I’ve worn glasses since I was 10 years old. Back then (you know, in the old days….), it wasn’t as trendy to wear glasses as it has become in recent years. Glasses wearing girls like me have been cheering the fashionable styles available today. It makes wearing specs so much more enjoyable.
Though I usually wear contact lenses, I do occasionally need or want to wear my glasses. When I do, I like to apply my makeup accordingly.
It’s always a good idea to adjust your makeup wearing techniques to accommodate the affect glasses have on your face.
If you wear glasses and you’re not sure the best way to apply your makeup with them, I think I can help. Here are a few makeup tips I’ve learned that may help my fellow glasses-wearing gals out there.
Tip #1—Brighten up the under eye area
Glasses tend to cast a shadow on the under eye area. Make sure you lighten this area with a concealer or corrector (or both) first. Don’t forget to set the concealer, and be sure to use one that won’t crease.
Tip #2—Groom your brows
Be sure to groom your eyebrows well. Glasses bring attention to the brows. Impeccably groomed brows are important for keeping your overall look polished and tidy. Brush your brows up so they sit above your frames and fill in any sparse areas so they’re nice and neat. Frame those frames with perfect brows!
Tip #3—Keep your eyeshadow shades neutral
Neutral shades of eyeshadow highlight the lids without bringing heaviness or darkness to an already shaded area. Darker eyeshadow drags the lid down and makes the eye seem smaller. Neutral or lighter shades open up the eyes.
Tip #4—Perfect your eyeliner
Apply eyeliner very carefully. Glasses will act as a magnifier on your eyeliner, so make sure you do as precise a job as possible. Any spaces between the liner and your lashes will really show up, so be very careful to line nice and close to your lashes.
Tip #5—Volumize your lashes
Definitely wear mascara with your glasses. However, it’s important to choose the right kind. Lengthening mascaras can cause your lashes to be too long; they may end up brushing against your lenses, which can pretty annoying. A good volumizing mascara can plump your lashes and open up your eyes. Just avoid any formulas that might clump, as any clumping with really show up behind your lenses.
Tip #6—Blush should be natural
A lot of heavy contouring could be distracting from your beautiful eyes. Keep your blush natural and let your eyes (and those fashionable frames) shine.
Tip #7—Wear a bold lip…or not
Try wearing a bolder lip color with your glasses to bring balance to your look. However, a neutral lip works just as well. Just be sure to wear some sort of lip color. It’s important to complete your overall makeup look with a flattering lip color, something that compliments the color of your frames.
Wearing glasses can be fashionable and beautiful. Enhance those specs with the right makeup techniques and you’ll look absolutely gorgeous!
