Glasses are the ultimate two-for-one deal: style and utility combined in a single accessory. But when it comes to makeup, they can pose some challenges. Your expertly blended eyeshadow? Sometimes he plays hide and seek. Shadows under the eyes? Suddenly in the spotlight. Fear not, glasses wearers! With a few smart changes, you can turn these quirks into opportunities to shine.
This guide is packed with simple tips to enhance your eyes, complement your frames, and create a look as sharp as your eyesight (or at least your lenses). Let’s get started!
Start with a flawless foundation
When you wear glasses, your frames draw attention to the central features of your face—especially around your nose and under your eyes. This makes a smooth, even base essential to keep your look polished and fresh.
Foundation for seamless coverage
Frames can sometimes push makeup into place, so choose a lightweight, long-wear foundation to keep everything intact. Great selection? 100% PURE Fruit Pigmented® Full Coverage Water Foundation. It’s built, breathable, and offers natural-looking coverage that stays put, even under the most stylish specs.
Concealer to lighten the shadows under the eyes
Glasses can cast annoying shadows under your eyes, making a bright concealer your best friend. Essay 100% PURE Long Last Concealer with Super Fruits to cover dark circles and add a touch of brightness, ensuring your eyes look awake and refreshed.
Setting powder to prevent smudging
To keep your foundation and concealer from sliding under your browbones, apply a light dusting of powder around your nose and under your eyes. 100% PURE Bamboo Blur Powder it’s perfect for that—it gives a soft, matte finish and helps blur imperfections so your makeup stays flawless all day.
Eye makeup tips to enhance eyes behind lenses
Glasses may frame your face, but your eyes should take center stage. These simple tips will help your eyes pop, ensuring they are beautifully defined and balanced behind these lenses.
Define the brows for a polished frame
Your brows are like the plaster cast for your frames—when they’re groomed, everything looks more pulled together. Use 100% PURE Green Tea Fiber Brow Builder to fill in sparse areas and shape your brows for a naturally polished finish that perfectly complements your glasses.
Choose shade colors wisely
Neutral and natural eyeshadows are the real heroes behind glasses. They create depth and dimension without overwhelming your look. Essay 100% PURE Fruit Pigmented® Eyeshadow for soft, flattering tones that highlight your eyes without competing with your frames.
Apply a thin line of eyeliner
Thick eyeliner can get lost behind glasses, so keep it sleek and subtle. A thin, precise line near your lashes is the way to go. 100% PURE Long Last Liquid Eyeliner in Black Tea delivers all-day definition to make your eyes stand out.
Focus on the outer corners for lift
Do you want your eyes to look bigger and more open? Apply a darker eyeshadow to the outer corners of your eyes. This trick elongates the eye shape and adds a touch of drama—especially effective for smaller frames or those with heavier lenses.
Mascara tips to make lashes pop without smudging
For glasses wearers, mascara can be a game-changer—but only if it stays on your lashes, not your lenses. Here’s how to boost your lashes while keeping things smudge-free.
Curling lashes for a wide-eyed look
Eyelash curlers are your best friend. Curling your lashes not only opens up your eyes, making them look bigger and more awake, but it also keeps your lashes from brushing against your lenses – a win-win!
Choose a lengthening mascara
Skip the heavy, volumizing formulas that can lead to sticky lashes that hit your glasses. Instead, choose a lengthening mascara like 100% PURE Ultra Lengthening Mascara. Defines each lash for a clean, clump-free look that stays in place.
Focus only on the upper lashes
For a fresh, smudge-free finish, apply mascara primarily to your upper lashes. This reduces the risk of transfer under your eyes, ensuring your makeup stays neat and flawless all day. Bonus: it keeps the focus on your beautifully framed look!
Light up the inner corners for added light
Brightening the inner corners of your eyes is a simple but effective way to combat the shadows that frames can create. A touch of highlighter or shimmery eye shadow in a light shade instantly opens up the eyes, making them look fresh, vibrant and more awake. This trick is especially handy for those who wear glasses, as it adds a bright light that frames can sometimes hide.
For an extra boost of brightness, apply nude or white eyeliner to your lower lashline. This clever hack creates the illusion of larger, more alert eyes, helping your look stand out behind the lenses. It’s a subtle yet transformative step that pairs perfectly with any glasses-friendly makeup look.
Blush and Highlight to balance the look
Glasses naturally draw attention to the center of your face, so strategic use of blush and highlighter can help create balance and lift. These simple techniques will ensure your features stay bright and well-defined.
A soft blush on the apples of your cheeks can do wonders to brighten your complexion and draw attention upwards. Choose a shade like 100% PURE Fruit Pigmented® Blush in Healthy to achieve a fresh, radiant glow that complements your frames and enhances your natural beauty.
To keep your face from looking flat behind glasses, apply a touch of highlighter to the high points of your cheeks, the bridge of your nose and your brow bone. 100% PURE Gemmed Luminizer it offers a subtle, luminous finish that adds depth and dimension, ensuring your look remains balanced and polished.
FAQ
How can I prevent makeup from transferring to my glasses?
Use a long-wearing, lightweight foundation and set it with a translucent powder, especially around the nose and under-eye area. Products like 100% PURE Bamboo Blur Powder help create a matte finish that minimizes transfer. You can also try using a setting spray for longer lasting power.
What’s the best way to keep my eye makeup visible behind lenses?
Focus on defining your eyes with thin eyeliner, curled lashes and highlighting techniques such as highlighting the inner corners. Stick to neutral eyeshadows for depth without overwhelming your look.
Are there specific eye makeup colors that work best with glasses?
Neutral and earth tones often work best as they bring out your eyes without clashing with your frames. For a subtle yet radiant look, try 100% PURE Fruit Pigmented® Eyeshadow in soft, flattering shades.
How can I stop my foundation from wearing off on my frames?
Start with a primer to create a smooth base, then apply a long-lasting foundation and set with powder. Pay special attention to where your glasses touch, such as the bridge of your nose. Blots can also help manage oil during the day.
Do different eyeglass prescriptions affect how eye makeup looks?
Yes! For myopic prescriptions, lenses can make your eyes look smaller, so focus on lengthening mascara and lighting techniques. For far-sighted prescriptions, lenses can magnify your eyes, so choose softer, well-blended eye makeup to avoid harsh lines.
Frame your beauty perfectly
With the right techniques, glasses wearers can effortlessly enhance their eyes, brows and overall appearance. By focusing on brightening the eyes, defining the brows, curling the lashes and balancing the face with blush and highlights, you can create a sleek, striking style that complements your frame. Small tweaks like light product selection and strategic application ensure your makeup stays flawless. Embrace your frames as part of your look—they’re the perfect accessory to shine!
