No more spectacle smears: 3 makeup tips for glasses wearers
Glasses wearers are some of the most stylish people on the high street. Known for pairing funky colors with their frames, new shapes and styles with their seasonal wardrobes, and rocking face framing, specs wearers are masters at making their facial features pop. This being said, when it comes to makeup, many glasses wearers encounter new challenges every day. Whether these are spectacle smears in their foundation or mascara transfers on their lenses, applying makeup as a specs wearer can be a nightmare. However, have no fear, as we have you covered. From perfecting your base to accentuating your eyes, here are three foolproof essentials to remember when you next apply your makeup for a face that’ll remain flawless all night long.
Perfecting Your Base Makeup
Your base makeup is the foundation of a strong look. You want your base layer to remain intact for the longest period of time, so it’s important to eliminate the chances of spectacle spears, dents, and oil production at the very beginning of the routine. While many of us pile on layers of foundation, concealer, and powder to cover up our imperfections, experts suggest that opting for lighter layers of makeup could be the key to reducing those common frame dents in your face.
Secondly, it’s time to target areas where your frames could increase oil production. Think about the areas of your face that are likely to be covered with your frames. We’re talking about the bridge of your nose, your cheeks, and your temples. The key here is to keep these areas as matte as possible, allowing your specs to simply sit on the powder and let your base soak up the oil.
Last but not least, keep an eye on your concealer. Glasses are known to cast larger shadows around your eye area, which can magnify any creases within your base, as well as accentuate darker circles. In order to combat this, ensure that you’re wearing a good concealer and are setting it well after application to reduce creases and darker pigmentation.
Accentuating Your Eyes
In any makeup routine, eyes can be the make or break of a successful look. If you’re adding a pair of specs to the mix, accentuating your eyes becomes one step harder, as they are hidden behind your lenses. If you’re looking for a failsafe eye-makeup routine, the rule here is to create more definition surrounding your eyes. We’re talking bolder eyeliner, darker lashes, and eye shadow that make your eye color pop.
Better still, another great hack is to match your eye makeup with your glasses. For example, if you’re wearing cat eyes like these, finish off your look with a classic eyeliner flick that follows the shape of your lenses. Why not also match your liner to your frame thickness? If you’re sporting daintier specs, keep your eye makeup more subtle, however, if you’re styling a bolder frame, go a little chunkier with your liner and shadow.
It’s also important to remember your lashes in a smear-free makeup look. If you find that your lashes brush up against your lenses, it could be time to swap length for classic curls. It gives your look the same level of impact but reduces makeup transfer on your lenses.
Don’t Forget Your Brows
If you want to tie your look together, it’s time to focus on your brows. For glasses wearers, in particular, brows can be a hard task. For many, their brows are often covered by their lenses, making it hard to accentuate them. In this case, you should work on brushing your brows up for some extra definition. However, depending on your frame type, you might want to take a lighter or darker approach to fill in your brows, depending on the level of ‘drama’ you want to give off with your look. For thicker frames, you want to aim for lighter eyebrows, allowing your bold frames to be the center of the look. However, for thinner frame specs, a darker, more dramatic brow could send the look to the next level.
One key tip to remember is to keep your brows in line with your glasses. Follow your natural lens shape, and never take your brows beyond the end of your frames.
Tie It All Together
With your base, eyes, and brows in place, it’s time to tie your frame-inspired look together. Our top tip is to invest in a strong setting spray that aims to prevent your makeup from moving throughout the day. Better still, tie your whole makeup masterpiece together with a lip color that matches your glasses. If you’re a lover of a plum-inspired frame, why not match it with a bold purple lip color, or for more neutral frame colors, why not partner your look with a soft nude? There are plenty of tips and tricks to play with for a spectacle-inspired look that screams perfection. All that’s left is to dig out your makeup bag and start experimenting.
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