How to Apply Makeup When You Wear Glasses

Glasses can become the perfect frame for a look that refuses to go unnoticed. The key is to make them part of the overall style and choose makeup that gives the eyes definition without allowing the lenses or frames to take over.

Wearing glasses also requires attention to details that might otherwise be overlooked. Constant contact between the frame and skin, reflections on the lenses and the visual effect of some prescriptions can alter the final result. Precision may matter more than covering the eyelids with large amounts of product.

The guide recommends applying a small amount of primer to create an even surface and help eyeshadow stay in place. People with myopia can choose light, luminous shades, while those with hyperopia may prefer deeper colors to balance the visual effect of their lenses, according to Maybelline.

Eyeliner should stay close to the upper lashes to add definition without overwhelming the eyelid. Lashes should be curled before mascara, a step Óptica Caroní recommends to help prevent them from repeatedly touching the lenses. Mascara should be concentrated at the roots, with too many layers avoided at the tips, especially when long lashes sit close to the glass.

Eyebrows also draw attention when glasses are part of the look. Maybelline recommends defining them naturally, filling only sparse areas and brushing the hairs into place. If the frames are thick or striking, softer brow definition can keep the glasses and makeup from competing for attention.