Go for a yellow-tinted concealer under the eyes. This will work against the bluish, grayish colors, and help hide them further.

If the extra powder doesn’t do the trick, reduce the amount of makeup in that area to make smudging less obvious.

If your glasses are made from wire or colored plastic, try a matte blush. If your glasses have a tortoise shell pattern, try a blush with a slight shimmer. Apply on top of your cheekbones instead for a more angled look.

If you’re feeling extra bold, you can pair cat-eye glasses with a deep berry or wine lip color for a “sexy secretary” look. Consider lipstick that matches or complements the color of your glasses frames.

Most makeup artists agree that the thinner and more delicate frames you have, the softer and more natural your eyeshadow should be. Use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to apply this all over your eye, from lash line to eyebrow. Keep it to a light touch, since your glasses will already draw attention to your eyes. This is especially important if you are far-sighted, as reading glasses magnify the eyes.

Apply the darker color from the lash line to the crease using an angled brush. Blend it in upwards, just past the crease, towards your brow bone. [3] X Research source

Tightlining may not be the right choice if you are far-sighted and trying to counteract the “shrinking” effect reading glasses have on your eyes.

Exaggerate this effect with a cat eye for a bold look that pairs well with square glasses.

If you have really chunky frames, consider applying some dark brown/espresso eyeshadow on your lower lashes. Apply it with an eyeliner brush, and make it meet the top line with a slight V shape. Even with thick eyeliner, avoid a smoky look, which can look sloppy through your glasses lens. Keep everything neat and well-defined.

If you skip this step, use little to no mascara.

Use smooth, upward strokes for thin frames. This also works for tortoise shell frames. [4] X Research source Use a zigzag or side-to-side motion for chunky frames. [5] X Research source

If you have really light-colored eyebrows, consider going one or two shades darker. If you have black eyebrows, use a very dark brown or charcoal color, never black. Tone down the eyebrow makeup if you have really thick or chunky frames. [6] X Research source