Makeup Tips for Women Who Wear Glasses

People who wear glasses need to put in extra effort when applying makeup. Eyeliner can easily smudge, leaving panda-like marks beneath the eyes, while makeup around the nose may quickly wear off or stain the glasses.

But don't worry. These makeup tips can help your look last even when you wear glasses.

1. Use as little primer as possible. You do not need to eliminate primer entirely from your makeup routine, but keep it to a minimum. This will help prevent it from smudging your glasses.

2. Use concealer to hide dark circles. Glasses can make dark circles look more prominent to others. Apply concealer appropriately to cover them, then use an orange color corrector to brighten the under-eye area.

3. Use neutral, light-colored eyeshadow. Glasses can make your eyes look tired and sunken, so opt for lighter shades.

4. Draw a thin line of eyeliner with thin frames and a thicker line with thick frames. Adjust the thickness of your eyeliner to match your frames. However, take care not to make the line too thick unless you want raccoon-like eyes.

5. Double up on mascara. Apply at least two coats of mascara to make your eyes stand out even when you are wearing glasses.

To balance out understated eye makeup, it is best to wear a boldly colored lipstick. Make sure your chosen lip color complements your outfit and glasses. If your frames have a shiny finish, apply matte lipstick.

[FamTimes = Reporter Jo Yoon-ha]