Makeup Tips for Girl with Glasses

Have you ever seen a girl with glasses and thought, “She’s pretty—but she’d be even prettier without her glasses?
If so, I have news for you: most people wear eyeglasses because they need them. That means that the best way to find out whether or not they look good is to ask them! If someone thinks their glasses are unattractive, chances are they already know it—and most likely have tried everything in the book (or at least on Pinterest) to try and change it. 

Of course, there are also plenty of girl with glasses who do not think their glasses make them less beautiful; these girls probably wouldn’t give up their specs for anything But what if you think glasses are so ugly they hide a girl’s beauty?
I have great news for you: there are ways to wear makeup to make your glasses look less obvious. All it takes is a few tricks and a lot of patience!

Eyebrows:

It may seem that filling in your eyebrows would draw attention to the fact that you’re wearing glasses, but if done correctly, it can do just the opposite. Though this sounds counterintuitive, here is why: when done properly, eyebrow makeup can enhance clear skin and open eyes—, which will make anyone, look better with or without glasses. To get the most out of your brows-and disguise those specs as much as possible—try these tips from Seventeen magazine:
– Always brush your brows up and out towards the temples to create an arch, even if you do not have one naturally. – Fill in sparse areas with light, short strokes instead of long ones. – Try using a highlighter pencil on top of your cheekbones to open up your eyes. – Don’t stop at the outer edges; draw eyebrows slightly past where you think they should end to frame the face.

Shadow:

Two great techniques can be used to minimize glasses when applying eye shadow: lining just below the frames or making sure there is a certain amount of “space” between your eyeglasses and your right eye’s lashes. The first is especially helpful for those who have round or oval faces, as it will make the face appear more angular.

Eyeliner:

When lining your lids, try using a nude color along the inner rims of your lenses to help take the focus off their presence. This will work best for those with dark hair and eyes; if you have light hair and/or eyes opt instead for the brown liner to give the same effect. Cat-eye flicks are also great for drawing attention away from glasses.

Lips:

Base: If you are applying opaque lipstick, choose one that is closest to your actual lip color. This “mirror” technique is especially helpful if you are wearing smoky eyeshadow because it will keep your lips from competing with your eyes.

Liner:

Fill in your entire lip before lining and filling in the edges. This may require several coats of the liner, but it is worth it for an even base that makes glasses-less obvious. If you cannot get a perfect line, just do your best to make the lines as close together as possible.

Blush:

Wearing blush is one of the easiest ways to distract attention away from glasses, especially when applied along the cheekbone and temples. The key here is to be light-handed; too much rouge will highlight any facial flaws—including girls with glasses —instead of minimizing them. There are also lots of great makeup on YouTube (like this one) that show exactly how to do it.

Powder:

Another important part of not looking like you are wearing glasses is making sure your skin does not have an ashy or dry look, which can make your lenses stand out. Whenever possible, try applying a light layer of powder all over the face before adding foundation and any other products to keep everything smooth and matte. Lastly, remember that concealer is not just for blemishes; use it under the brows, around the nose, on top of lip lines, or right up to the edge of the frames to make sure, your glasses are always covered. If you follow all these tips carefully, I promise no one will know whether you wear glasses! Now all you need to do is pick out a cute outfit.

Eyes:

– Always brush your brows up and out towards the temples to create an arch, even if you do not have one naturally. – Fill in sparse areas with light, short strokes instead of long ones. – Try using a highlighter pencil on top of your cheekbones to open up your eyes. – Don’t stop at the outer edges; draw eyebrows slightly past where you think they should end to frame the face.

Eye Liner:

When lining your lids, try using a nude color along the inner rims of your lenses to help take the focus off their presence.