Makeup Techniques Every Glasses Wearer Should Know for a Spectacular Look

Glasses are the ultimate two-for-one deal: style and utility wrapped up in a single accessory. But when it comes to makeup, they can stir up some challenges. Your expertly blended eyeshadow? Sometimes it’s playing hide-and-seek. Shadows under the eyes? Suddenly under the spotlight. Fear not, glasses-wearers! With a few clever tweaks, 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 that’s as sharp as your vision (or at least your lenses). Let’s get started!

Start with a Flawless Base

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 nudge makeup out of place, so opt for a lightweight, long-lasting foundation to keep everything intact. A great pick? 100% PURE Fruit Pigmented® Full Coverage Water Foundation. It’s buildable, breathable, and delivers natural-looking coverage that stays put, even under the most stylish specs.

Concealer to Brighten Under-Eye Shadows

Glasses can cast pesky shadows under your eyes, making a brightening concealer your best friend. Try 100% PURE Long Last Concealer with Super Fruits to mask dark circles and add a touch of luminosity, ensuring your eyes look awake and refreshed.

Setting Powder to Prevent Smudging

To keep your foundation and concealer from sliding under your frames, apply a light dusting of setting powder around your nose and under your eyes. 100% PURE Bamboo Blur Powder is perfect for this—it delivers 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 still take center stage. These simple tips will help your eyes pop, ensuring they’re beautifully defined and balanced behind those lenses.

Define the Brows for a Polished Frame

Your brows are like the supporting cast for your frames—when they’re well-groomed, everything looks more put together. Use 100% PURE Green Tea Fiber Brow Builder to fill in sparse areas and shape your brows for a naturally polished finish that complements your glasses perfectly.

Choose Eyeshadow Colors Wisely

Neutral and natural eyeshadow shades are the real heroes behind glasses. They create depth and dimension without overwhelming your look. Try 100% PURE Fruit Pigmented® Eye Shadow for soft, flattering tones that enhance your eyes without competing with your frames.

Apply a Thin Line of Eyeliner

A thick eyeliner can get lost behind glasses, so keep it sleek and subtle. A thin, precise line close to your lashes is the way to go. 100% PURE Long Last Liquid Eyeliner in Black Tea delivers smudge-proof, all-day definition to make your eyes stand out.

Focus on the Outer Corners for Lift

Want your eyes to appear larger and more open? Apply a darker eyeshadow shade 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 enhance your lashes while keeping things smudge-free.

Curl Lashes for a Wide-Eyed Look

A lash curler is your best friend. Curling your lashes not only opens up your eyes, making them look bigger and more awake but 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 clumpy lashes hitting your glasses. Instead, opt for a lengthening mascara like 100% PURE Ultra Lengthening Mascara. It defines each lash for a clean, clump-free look that stays in place.

Focus on Upper Lashes Only

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 tidy and flawless all day long. Bonus: it keeps the focus on your beautifully framed gaze!

Brighten the Inner Corners for Added Light

Brightening the inner corners of your eyes is a simple yet effective way to counteract the shadows frames can create. A touch of highlighter or a shimmery eyeshadow in a light shade instantly opens up the eyes, making them look fresh, vibrant, and more awake. This trick is especially handy for glasses wearers, as it adds a pop of light that frames can sometimes obscure.

For an extra boost of brightness, apply nude or white eyeliner to your lower waterline. This clever hack creates the illusion of larger, more alert eyes, helping your gaze stand out behind 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 using blush and highlighter strategically can help create balance and lift. These simple techniques will ensure your features stay radiant and well-defined.

A soft wash of blush on the apples of your cheeks can work wonders in brightening your complexion and drawing attention upward. Opt for 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 delivers a subtle, luminous finish that adds depth and dimension, ensuring your look stays balanced and polished.

FAQ

How can I prevent makeup from transferring to my glasses?

Use a long-lasting, 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 added durability.

What’s the best way to keep my eye makeup visible behind lenses?

Focus on defining your eyes with thin eyeliner, curled lashes, and brightening techniques like highlighting the inner corners. Stick to neutral eyeshadow shades for depth without overwhelming your look.

Are there specific eye makeup colors that work better with glasses?

Neutral and earthy tones often work best, as they enhance your eyes without clashing with your frames. For a subtle yet polished look, try 100% PURE Fruit Pigmented® Eye Shadow 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-wear foundation and set it with powder. Pay extra attention to areas where your glasses rest, like the bridge of your nose. Blotting papers can also help manage oil throughout the day.

Do different glasses prescriptions affect how eye makeup looks?

Yes! For nearsighted prescriptions, lenses can make your eyes appear smaller, so focus on lengthening mascara and brightening techniques. For farsighted prescriptions, lenses can magnify your eyes, so opt for softer, well-blended eye makeup to avoid harsh lines.

Frame Your Beauty Perfectly

With the right techniques, glasses wearers can enhance their eyes, brows, and overall look effortlessly. By focusing on brightening the eyes, defining brows, curling lashes, and balancing the face with blush and highlight, you can create a polished, eye-catching style that complements your frames. Small adjustments, like choosing lightweight products and strategic application, ensure your makeup stays flawless. Embrace your frames as part of your look—they’re the perfect accessory to shine!