Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Your under-eyes are often the first place to show fatigue and aging, but with the right professional techniques, you can achieve a bright, hydrated, and completely non-cakey finish! In today's masterclass, I’m taking the tips from my most popular Shorts and expanding them into a full, step-by-step "Holy Grail" routine.
Whether you're struggling with deep dark circles, puffiness, or fine lines, dry under eyes, this routine is designed for mature skin (40+) to ensure your makeup looks like skin, not product. We are diving deep into:
The Hydration Prep: Why watery essence and specific eye balms are non-negotiable.
Color Correction 101: How to neutralize blue and purple tones without adding bulk.
The "Non-Cakey" Application: My signature rolling sponge technique to prevent creasing.
Strategic Setting: Using micro-fine powders to lock everything in place without drying out the skin.
Join the #ElleSquad in the comments—I’d love to know what your biggest under-eye struggle is right now!
Products Mentioned: (Add links here to the specific products you use) Affiliate links
+ Tatcha The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment: go.magik.ly/ml/3jko0
+ ANUA Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner: go.magik.ly/ml/3jkof
+ One Skin OS-01 EYE CREAM: go.magik.ly/ml/3jkoz
+ TULA ‘Spresso Energizing Eye Balm in Cappuccino: go.magik.ly/ml/3jkqh
+ Smashbox X BECCA Under Eye Brightening Corrector in Fair: go.magik.ly/ml/3jkrk
+ Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish Color Corrector in fair: go.magik.ly/ml/3jkrz
+ Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer with Hyaluronic Acid: go.magik.ly/ml/3jksg
+ HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Bio-Blurring Talc-Free Loose Setting Powder: go.magik.ly/ml/3jm39
Timestamps: 0:00 - The Under Eye Struggle is Real
0:15 - Step 1: Skin Prep for Hydration- Essence
1:25 - Step 2: Eye Cream
2:06 - Step 3: Eye Balm
3:33 - Step 4: Application & The Rolling Technique
05:35 - Final Results & The Wear Test
Your under-eyes are often the first place to show fatigue and aging, but with the right professional techniques, you can achieve a bright, hydrated, and completely non-cakey finish! In today's masterclass, I’m taking the tips from my most popular Shorts and expanding them into a full, step-by-step "Holy Grail" routine.
Whether you're struggling with deep dark circles, puffiness, or fine lines, dry under eyes, this routine is designed for mature skin (40+) to ensure your makeup looks like skin, not product. We are diving deep into:
The Hydration Prep: Why watery essence and specific eye balms are non-negotiable.
Color Correction 101: How to neutralize blue and purple tones without adding bulk.
The "Non-Cakey" Application: My signature rolling sponge technique to prevent creasing.
Strategic Setting: Using micro-fine powders to lock everything in place without drying out the skin.
Join the #ElleSquad in the comments—I’d love to know what your biggest under-eye struggle is right now!
Products Mentioned: (Add links here to the specific products you use) Affiliate links
+ Tatcha The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment: go.magik.ly/ml/3jko0
+ ANUA Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner: go.magik.ly/ml/3jkof
+ One Skin OS-01 EYE CREAM: go.magik.ly/ml/3jkoz
+ TULA ‘Spresso Energizing Eye Balm in Cappuccino: go.magik.ly/ml/3jkqh
+ Smashbox X BECCA Under Eye Brightening Corrector in Fair: go.magik.ly/ml/3jkrk
+ Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish Color Corrector in fair: go.magik.ly/ml/3jkrz
+ Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer with Hyaluronic Acid: go.magik.ly/ml/3jksg
+ HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Bio-Blurring Talc-Free Loose Setting Powder: go.magik.ly/ml/3jm39
Timestamps: 0:00 - The Under Eye Struggle is Real
0:15 - Step 1: Skin Prep for Hydration- Essence
1:25 - Step 2: Eye Cream
2:06 - Step 3: Eye Balm
3:33 - Step 4: Application & The Rolling Technique
05:35 - Final Results & The Wear Test
