Do you have a pair of glasses that you wear all the time, but you also want to wear makeup and you’re not sure how the two can mix together? It’s a common misconception that makeup and glasses clash with one another- that you wouldn’t be able to see a smoky eye behind a pair of glasses. In our opinion, that’s just not true- there’s no reason your makeup routine needs to change just because you wear glasses. However, there are some ways that you can change how you apply and use makeup to enhance your comfort or even compliment your glasses:

Take the Time to Prepare Your Skin

Anyone who has worn makeup has certainly experienced their glasses slipping down their nose and smudging their foundation as a result. It’s important to prepare your skin before you apply foundation with a good face primer and potentially an eye primer as well. Also avoid putting too much foundation on the bridge of your nose- you don’t want to get foundation all over your glasses! It’s also important to use a setting spray once you’ve completed your makeup application- this will help prevent smudges and also keep your makeup in place, especially in your eye and nose area.

Manage Your Eyelashes

Long eyelashes are pretty, but can also brush up against the lenses of your glasses and become quite annoying over time. Managing the length of your eyelashes will be key to your comfort, and also curling your eyelashes before you put on mascara. This will point your eyelashes upwards and help keep them away from touching your lenses. Smudge proof and waterproof mascara can also help prevent smudging.

Ensure Your Glasses Fit Properly

This seems fairly obvious, but it’s very important! If your glasses do not fit properly, they might cast odd shadows across your face. This will impact how your makeup looks, so you want to make sure that your glasses are adjusted so they are not too tight or too loose on your face. If you’re not sure whether your glasses need to be adjusted, just visit us at the Optical Shop and we will be happy to help!

If you’re looking to get your glasses adjusted, or get new ones, we can help with that! Just contact the Optical Shop at Westport at (203) 222-7870 or OpticalShopofWestport@gmail.com to make an appointment! We look forward to helping you.