How to Apply Eye Makeup When You Wear Glasses

Do you wear glasses and struggle to highlight your eyes? Discover our tips for successful eye makeup! Whether you wear corrective lenses for nearsightedness or farsightedness, you might hesitate to apply eye makeup, thinking it won't look good with your glasses. Rest assured: with tips from the MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy, you'll find it's entirely possible to enhance your eyes with makeup, even with glasses.

Eye Makeup for Glasses Wearers

What eye makeup should you choose when you wear glasses? It largely depends on your prescription. If you're nearsighted, lenses can make your eyes appear smaller. In this case, you should use makeup to make your eyes look bigger! Conversely, if you're farsighted, your eyes might seem too large due to the lenses, creating an imbalance in your face. Here, makeup can work wonders. Here are some tips to highlight your eyes despite wearing glasses:

• First, know that signs of fatigue are more noticeable with glasses. We recommend using a good concealer to erase these traces of fatigue.
• If you're nearsighted and want to enlarge your eyes, eyeliner is your best friend. A thin line towards the outer corner will accentuate your eyes despite the glasses.
• If you're farsighted, we don't necessarily recommend using kohl or eyeliner. Opt for subtle eye makeup, like "nude" eyeshadows. This way, you can highlight other parts of your face with makeup, while still beautifully accentuating your eyes.

And for the Rest of the Face?

To look your best with glasses, don't just focus on eye makeup. Here are our tips:

• Glasses frames rest just above the cheekbones. We suggest applying a bit of blush on your cheeks to structure your face.
• Sometimes, makeup doesn't seem harmonious with glasses because the eyes are too prominent. This is especially true with the recent trend of large frames. Use makeup to balance your face, for example, by applying a beautiful lipstick. Raspberry, coral, crimson... anything goes as long as the shade matches your skin tone.

If you want to learn how to apply makeup like a beauty professional despite your corrective lenses, the MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy offers comprehensive training, even for beginners. The only requirement is a true passion for makeup. To learn the latest eye makeup techniques, feel free to inquire about our Beauty Makeup training.