You should feel blessed to live in a time where there are so many cute glasses available and geek is somehow chic. So, the next time you're getting ready and you go to reach for your contacts, don't! Instead, use these insider tips from Stila Cosmetics pro makeup artist Sarah Lucero that'll help you avoid annoying makeup mishaps and look hot in your glasses no matter what. Opt for sparkly navy or deep burgundy liner instead of black, since these colors are flattering on everyone. Black liner or shadow can be too heavy for most girls with glasses, but a sparkly navy or a deep burgundy liner, like the deep burgundy Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner by Stila , is warmer and makes everyone look good, no matter what skin tone or hair color you have. These hues give enough power and definition, all while brightening up your eyes and giving you a cool, on-trend look. Switch your look up for Saturday night with a sultry, smoky burgundy eye. For nighttime, who woudn't want to wear a super sultry eye out with your girls? But the best way to achieve this look with glasses is by skipping eye shadow and smudging a liner in a warm color such as a deep plum close to your lash line for a sexy effect.
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This will be your base for all three looks: Step 1: Corrector and Concealer Apply corrector with a brush, under your eyes where your skin is dark. Then apply concealer on top of it along the lower lash line, starting on the outside and going all the way over to the inner eye. Be sure not to miss the inner corner right next to your nose. Step 2: Foundation Gently apply your foundation all over your face, or just for touch-ups wherever you have redness around the nose and chin. You should choose a shade that disappears into your skin tone.
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Either way, glasses can profoundly change the look of a person. I hardly ever wear my glasses. If my vision got worse, I would get Lasik. I don't like putting things in or near my eyes, so I stick with glasses for the most part. My older sister got an ulcer putting in her contacts once so that scared me for life. I like my glasses. I've never been embarrassed to wear them. They're fun! I don't wear a ton of makeup so glasses are a fun way to accessorize. I think I look very weird without glasses — like my face is naked and incomplete.
Even with their huge popularity over the past few years, wearing glasses can sometimes be a pain when it comes to figuring out your makeup. Instead, go for a light, highlighting shadow color on your lid. For a little bit of extra drama and dimension, use a medium shade color in your crease and blend well. With black frames, use a grey, brown or navy liner, and with brown frames use a taupe or bronze liner. Blend the eyeliner with a cotton swab to give a less harsh look. Curl your lashes at the root, mid-length and tip before you begin applying mascara so that your eyes look extra wide. The dark lashes on the bottom plus your frames can cast a shadow on an already dark part of your face, making you look tired. Smooth out your skin and even out tone with concealer and a lightweight foundation so that your eyes can really have the spotlight without any pesky red spots.
