What Should People Who Wear Glasses Keep in Mind When Doing Makeup?

If you're thinking, "I wear glasses, so my makeup doesn't show anyway," you're wrong. If you want to take your look with glasses to the next level, we'll share some tips on making your makeup and glasses work together.

How Do Lenses Affect Your Eye Makeup, and What Should You Do About It?

Let's set aside the way you do your eye makeup without glasses, because lenses can make your eyes look smaller or bigger. If you're nearsighted, your eyes look smaller behind the lenses; if you're farsighted, they look bigger. So what should you do?

If your eyes look small behind your lenses, make them look bigger. You can dab highlighter on your inner corners, make your lashes look fuller, and use light eyeshadow shades.

If your eyes look big behind your lenses, you can make them look smaller with a smoky eye in dark shades. We also don't recommend using too much mascara, because it can clump.

How Should You Use Eye Pencil and Eyeliner with Glasses?

When using eye pencil and eyeliner, decide whether you want your eyes to look bigger or smaller. In fact, your lenses make that decision for you. If you're nearsighted, make your eyes look bigger; if you're farsighted, make them look smaller.

Whatever your prescription, your first choice should be water-resistant products, because glasses can make you sweat. To keep your makeup from running, waterproof makeup products are ideal. When using an eye pencil, we recommend not applying it along your lower lashes. Since the shadow of your lenses falls under your eyes, eye pencil along the lower lashes can make your under-eyes look darker.

How do you apply eyeliner when you wear glasses? The answer is simple! If you're nearsighted, a thin eyeliner line, even a winged one, works well; if you're farsighted, a more defined eyeliner line will look balanced with your eyes.

How Should You Choose Eyeshadow Colors Based on Your Frames?

For your eye makeup, your frames matter as much as your lenses. If you wear thick, dark frames, you can do your eye makeup in earth tones. Eyeshadows in brown and nude shades will look great on you.

If you have a colorful personality and it shows in your frames too, look for harmony between your frame color and your eyeshadow. For example, if you have burgundy frames, you can use bronze or brown shades on your eyes.

If you like metal, clear, or rimless glasses, you can choose dark shades and shimmer for your eyes. Eye makeup that suits your frames will give your face a balanced look.

How Do You Keep Your Lashes Balanced? Mascara Tips

Applying mascara may seem easy, but there are a few technique tips to keep in mind. These tips help keep your mascara from clumping, running, and smudging.

After applying your mascara, wait for the first coat to dry. Once it's dry, apply another coat to your lashes. If you don't wait for it to dry, you'll see it clump.

Balance in your lashes depends on your lash type. If you have straight lashes, you can use curling mascaras. If your lashes aren't full, you can choose volumizing mascaras. Mascaras that gently lengthen the lashes are especially popular among people who wear glasses.

How Should You Use Foundation and Concealer Under Your Glasses?

It's important to do your makeup knowing that your lenses or frames may sit near your under-eye area. If you overdo foundation and concealer, it may clump under your eyes. Under your glasses, apply foundation in a thin layer so it doesn't leave marks under your eyes. A light brightening effect also helps counter the dark shadow that your lenses cast under your eyes.

One of our makeup tips for people who wear glasses is to always use a makeup primer. Why? Because primer keeps your makeup from sliding off your skin.

Finally, we recommend using a makeup setting spray. That way, your makeup stays put for a long time and doesn't run.

Do Brows Get More Attention with Glasses? What Are Some Shaping Tips?

Brows get more attention with glasses, because when someone looks at your glasses, their attention gathers around your eyes, and essentially your brows. When shaping your brows, you can keep your frames in mind. Of course, you can't change your brow shape for every pair of frames, but you can follow our suggestions based on the glasses you wear most often.

For round frames, you can give your brows a gentle arch. Angular frames create a strong look, so softness in your brows brings balance to your face. Thin frames, likewise, don't go well with very thick brows, but you'll look more striking with soft-looking brows. With thick frames, you might prefer defined, well-shaped brows. Shaping your brows to suit your glasses will make your face look more balanced.

How Should You Adapt Your Makeup to Your Type of Glasses?

• Metal or clear frames: These glasses are barely there. They're light and thin. You can go for slightly darker shades and add shimmer to your makeup. You can add a hint of color to your lips and choose hydrating lipsticks.
• Thick frames: The eyeshadow colors that suit thick frames are earth tones. You can wear eyeliner, but keep it without a wing. Beige lipsticks will look harmonious with thick frames.
• Colorful frames: If you love making a statement, you surely have a pair of colorful frames in your closet. Since your glasses are already bold enough, it's best to keep your makeup simple.
• Round frames: Round frames are often known as "writer's glasses." They give you an intellectual air. Since they're curved, you can wear winged eyeliner to lift your eyes.

Where Should You Draw Attention? How Do You Create Balance with Lip Makeup?

Once you have put on your glasses, you can choose lip makeup that draws attention to your lips. Tips for makeup with glasses are among the makeup tricks that keep your face looking balanced.

If your glasses are colorful or patterned, you can focus on your lips and wear dark shades. If your glasses have a simple style, you can use hydrating lipsticks and lip balms.

What Common Mistakes Should You Avoid When Wearing Makeup with Glasses?

• Using too much foundation.
• Drawing thick eyeliner.
• Not shaping your brows to suit your frames.
• Using eyeshadow colors that don't suit your frames.
• Using too much mascara on your lashes.