How to Do Makeup With Glasses

A little skill helps makeup and eyeglasses work together.

Putting on makeup can become more challenging when glasses enter the picture. Eyeglasses have the uncanny ability to amplify the eyes, so the less makeup present, the better the overall affect. This, naturally, depends on the frames and magnification, so if the glasses are bold and colorful, opt for neutral tones and less makeup. If your glasses are a bit less extreme or they make your eyes less magnified, adding a healthy dose of color to your lids can create a charming look.

Things You'll Need

• Three shades of eyeshadow
• Waterproof mascara
• White eyeliner
• Black or brown eye pencil

Instructions

1. Apply the lightest shade of eyeshadow all over the eyelid: socket, lid, brow and crease. Apply less if the glasses magnify, and add more of the brightest tint all over.

2. Apply the medium tint over the lid area of the eye while avoiding the area above the crease and the inner edges.

3. Apply the darkest shade to the outside edges of the eye area. If the glasses are a bit neutral, stroke the dark shade across the crease as well as the outer corners.

4. Dab the white eyeliner in the inner corners of the eyes to highlight and separate the eyes, giving them a lift. Avoid using anything larger than a dot if the glasses magnify, because it will look unnatural.

5. Line the lower lid with a soft stroke of black eyeliner. Blend well with your finger.

Tips & Warnings

• Opt for cream makeup because powder makeup can flake off onto eyeglass lenses throughout the day.

• Do not wear mascara at all if the glasses sit too close to your eyes, because the the lashes will brush against the lenses. This can leave smears and generally look clumpy and heavy.

References

• Eye Makeup Tips for Glasses Wearers
• How to Wear Eye Makeup with Glasses
• What Makeup to Wear with Glasses