TO MY four-eyed female beauties — here are my top seven makeup commands for women who wear glasses, which will be sure to give you that certain “specs appeal”.
The main focus of these tips is to bring attention to your eyes.
KEEP MAKEUP ON YOUR FACE, NOT ON YOUR GLASSES
Use a fixer or setting spray for your makeup so that it doesn’t rub off on to your glasses. A great product to use is Urban Decay all-nighter long-lasting makeup setting spray.
THICK FRAMES, THICK LINER — THIN FRAMES, THIN LINER
Thin frames call for a thinner liner. This is to ensure that neither gets overpowered and that the look of the makeup and glasses are well balanced. Bold frames are well complemented by a thicker liner to balance out the look so your eyes aren’t overpowered by the thick frames.
THE PERFECT FELINE FLICK
Lining your eyes with wings to get the “cat eye” effect will give your eyes a feminine ’60s look that will draw attention to your eyes rather than having them hiding behind your specs. Use a gel or liquid eyeliner. I like to line and define with the Napoleon Perdis Neo Noir Liquid Liner in Black. If you find creating the perfect flick a challenge, start with the wing, or use a business card to practise getting that fine line.
Zooey Deschanel, one of many four-eyed beauties. Photo: Isabella Vosmikova Source: Supplied
CONCEAL AND CORRECT
Frames can cast dark shadows around the eyes. To prevent this, use concealer under your eyes in a triangular motion, dab a bit of concealer just above the midpoint of your eyebrows and then along the centre of your nose. It makes the area around your eyes appear fresh and brighter.
EYESHADOW INSURANCE
Apply an eyeshadow primer along eyelids and a little underneath the lower lash line before doing your eye makeup. This will ensure your eye makeup stays on all day without smudging and smearing all over your glasses. A great product is Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer.
ENHANCE YOUR EYEBROWS
Clean, well-shaped brows are vital when wearing glasses as they complement your eyes and can give a whole new look to your face. Lightly style your eyebrows with an eyebrow pencil to create definition and shape. This will attract attention to the eyes and give them a more appealing look. Ensure you don’t colour them too dark otherwise it will make them look too heavy.
BOLD FRAME, BOLD LIP
If you have a bold frame, another option is to keep it neutral on the eyes and rock the look with a bold, bright lip. It will bring the attention to your bursting-with-colour lips. It is important not to combine a bold frame, bold eyes and a bold lip as this will completely overwhelm the look.
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