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My deep-set eyes are a gift from my grandmother, passed down to me through my mother.

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Bella Geraci

Turns out Im not imagining it.

Visually this can result in a crease underneath the eye area, plus a sunken and darkened look.

(Always tap in product versus rubbing since this skin is delicate in this area.)

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Deep-set eyes before makeup routine.

(Keep your concealer on standby!)

(Remember the color wheel?)

The darker your skin tone, the darker the shade of your color corrector should be.

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A medium coverage, creamy consistency is just right.

DiSabatino recommends theNars Radiant Creamy concealerwhich is medium coverage but buildable.

My personal favorite is theHourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer.

Bobbi Brown Face Base Eye Cream clear jar of yellow eye cream with black lid on white background

Its important to approach setting powder with a light hand.

Oftentimes, in an effort to cover, correct, and smooth, people use way too much product.

While doing my makeup at an event Oquendo shared a tip that he learned from model Winnie Harlow.

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Take a dampbeauty blenderand use it to press in the powder underneath your eyes.

Let it sit for a few minutes then wipe away the excess with a fluffy brush, says Oquendo.

Ive been doing it ever since.

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Deep-set eyes before makeup routine.

Deep-set eyes after makeup routine.

I love that it gives me the same smoky effect without emphasizing any darkness in the undereye area.

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Deep-set eyes before makeup routine.

Discover more makeup techniques:

Now, watch Bailey Sarian’s 10 minute beauty routine:

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer tube of concealer with black cap on white background

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Deep-set eyes before makeup routine.

Selfie of a Black woman with deepset eyes wearing makeup.

Deep-set eyes after makeup routine.