To do eyeshadow with glasses, focus on brightening your eyes and counteracting any shadows your frames might cast.
Here's a breakdown of how to achieve a stunning eyeshadow look while wearing glasses:
1. Preparation is Key:
- Prime your eyelids: Using an eyeshadow primer creates a smooth base, prevents creasing, and helps your eyeshadow last longer.
- Consider your frame style and color: The size, shape, and color of your glasses should influence your eyeshadow choices. Bold frames can handle bolder eyeshadow, while more delicate frames might call for a softer look.
2. Brighten and Highlight:
- Inner Corner Highlight: Apply a light, shimmery shade to the inner corner of your eyes to instantly brighten them.
- Lid Color: Use your ring finger (for the gentlest application) to apply a soft, shimmering cream-based eyeshadow across your lid. Blend upwards towards your brow bone. A brighter, fresher shade is ideal to counteract any shadows created by your glasses.
3. Define and Enhance (Adjust based on your frame):
- Crease Definition (Optional): If your glasses are lower on your face, defining your crease can help add dimension. Use a matte eyeshadow a shade or two darker than your skin tone, blending it into your crease with a fluffy brush. Keep the crease definition subtle for a more natural look.
- Eyeliner: A thin line of eyeliner (pencil, gel, or liquid) along the upper lash line can help define your eyes without being overwhelming. Consider a brown or smoky grey eyeliner for a softer look, or a black eyeliner if your frames are bolder.
- Lower Lash Line: Lightly smudge a bit of eyeshadow (same color as your crease shade, or a similar neutral) along your lower lash line to balance the look. Be careful not to make it too heavy, as this can make your eyes look smaller.
4. Brows are Essential:
- Groomed Brows: Well-groomed and defined eyebrows are crucial for framing your face, especially when wearing glasses. Fill in any sparse areas with a brow pencil or powder that matches your hair color. Set with a brow gel to keep them in place.
5. Consider Your Lens Type:
- Prescription Strength: Consider your prescription. If your glasses magnify your eyes, you can get away with more subtle eyeshadow. If they make your eyes appear smaller, focus on techniques to make them look bigger (light colors, inner corner highlight, curled lashes).
Example Looks Based on Frames:
| Frame Style | Eyeshadow Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Thick, Bold Frames | Bolder eyeshadow colors (jewel tones, smoky eyes), defined crease. |
| Thin, Wire Frames | Softer, more natural eyeshadow looks. Focus on highlighting and brightening the inner corner. Neutral shades. |
| Rimless Frames | Similar to thin frames; a very natural and understated approach. A single wash of color on the lid and well-defined brows. |
Final Tips:
- Blend, blend, blend! Seamless blending is key to a polished eyeshadow look.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: Try different colors and techniques to find what works best for your eye shape, skin tone, and glasses.
- Take your glasses into account: Check your eyeshadow in the mirror with your glasses on to make sure it looks balanced and flattering.
