Wearing glasses doesn’t mean your makeup can’t stand out. In fact, your frames can enhance your look when paired with the right makeup techniques.
From making your eyes pop to balancing bold frames, makeup for glasses-wearers involves some simple yet impactful tricks. Whether you have thick lenses, stylish cat-eyes, or classic wireframes, these tips will help your makeup stay vibrant and visible.
Here are 19 tips that make it easy to let your personality and style shine through, all while keeping things fresh and comfortable.
Define Your Brows
Your brows frame your face and balance your glasses. Make sure they’re groomed and filled in to avoid looking washed out.
Defined brows add structure and help draw attention to your eyes, even behind thick frames.
Use Concealer Under the Eyes
Glasses can cast shadows, making dark circles look more prominent. A creamy concealer brightens the under-eye area, giving a fresh, awake look.
Use a shade that matches your skin tone and blend well for a natural finish.
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Go for Lengthening Mascara
Glasses can make lashes look shorter, so opt for a lengthening mascara. This opens up your eyes and prevents lashes from brushing against the lenses.
Avoid volumizing formulas that may create clumps or transfer onto your glasses.
Choose Smudge-Proof Eyeliner
Glasses can cause eyeliner to smudge, so choose a waterproof or smudge-proof formula. This keeps your liner looking fresh all day.
Go for a thin line to define the eyes without overpowering them.
Highlight the Inner Corners
A small dab of highlighter or light eyeshadow in the inner corners brightens your eyes and creates a wide-awake look. This simple trick helps counteract any shadow your frames might cast.
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Avoid Shimmer on Lids
Shimmer can reflect off your lenses, creating a distracting glare. Opt for matte eyeshadows that add depth without extra shine.
Neutral shades like browns and taupes are perfect for a subtle yet defined look.
Try Tightlining for Natural Definition
Tightlining, or applying liner to the upper waterline, adds subtle definition without taking up lid space. This technique enhances your eyes naturally, making them pop without adding extra bulk.
Go Bold with Lipstick
Bold lipstick draws attention to your mouth and adds balance to your face. If you’re wearing thicker frames, a vibrant lip color can create harmony and pull your look together.
Choose reds, berries, or bold pinks for impact.
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Use Setting Powder on the Nose
Frames can cause foundation to smudge around your nose. A light dusting of setting powder helps keep your foundation in place, reducing slipping and preventing oil buildup around the nose pads.
Experiment with Colored Eyeliner
Colored eyeliner can add a fun twist without overwhelming your eyes behind the lenses. Try deep blues, greens, or purples that complement your frame color.
It’s a subtle way to enhance your look without going overboard.
Keep Your Lashes Curled
Curled lashes prevent them from brushing against your lenses, which can be distracting. A lash curler opens up your eyes and makes them look bigger.
Finish with a light coat of mascara to hold the curl.
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Avoid Heavy Under-Eye Makeup
Heavy makeup under the eyes can make them look smaller and weigh down your look. Instead, keep the under-eye area light and fresh.
Opt for a light concealer and avoid excessive eyeliner on the lower lash line.
Match Your Eyeliner to Your Frame Thickness
For thick frames, choose a bolder eyeliner to balance the look. For thinner frames, stick with a softer line.
Matching the intensity of your liner to your frames keeps your makeup harmonious and well-balanced.
Brighten with a Peach Blush
Peach blush adds warmth and brightness to your face. Glasses can sometimes make your face look paler, so a touch of color on your cheeks brings life back to your complexion and complements most skin tones.
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Try Soft Cat Eyes
A subtle cat-eye look works wonders for glasses-wearers, adding lift and drama to the eyes. Keep the wing thin and delicate to avoid overpowering your frames.
This elongates the eyes without overwhelming your glasses.
Avoid Dark Eye Shadows
Dark shadows can make eyes look smaller, especially behind glasses. Opt for lighter, neutral tones that enhance your natural eye shape.
This keeps your eyes looking open and fresh without too much intensity.
Apply Highlighter on the Brow Bone
A touch of highlighter on the brow bone lifts the eyes, adding dimension to your face. This accentuates the eye area, even when wearing glasses, and gives an overall brightened appearance.
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Set with a Makeup Fixing Spray
A setting spray locks everything in place, preventing makeup from transferring onto your glasses. This keeps your makeup fresh all day, minimizing smudges and ensuring your look stays intact from morning to night.
Embrace Your Frames as Part of the Look
Think of your glasses as an accessory that enhances your makeup style. Coordinate your colors and shapes to make a statement.
Bold frames? Go for bold eyes. Delicate frames? Keep it soft and natural. Embracing your frames ties your whole look together.
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