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How to match your makeup to your glasses

More than just a tool for enhancing your vision, prescription glasses are shaping up to be quite the fashion statement

By Letty Seah  - 

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This season, fashion's "It" girls are trading in their contact lenses for face-framing, thin-rimmed glasses, reminiscent of those worn by supermodel Gisele Bundchen in the 2006 film, The Devil Wears Prada.

With the return of geeky or librarian-core fashion on the runways – recall Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2024 show, where models were dressed in preppy, corporate chic outfits and prescription frames – eyewear has evolved from being a practical necessity to one of the hottest fashion trends this year.

Off the runway, Gen-Z style icons Billie Eillish and Bella Hadid have also been spotted sporting the bookish bespectacled look. Beyond complementing any ensemble, these glasses sit perfectly atop your nose bridge, drawing attention to your face (and makeup).

Ahead, makeup artist Lasalle Lee shows us four ways to make your makeup pop behind your lenses.

More than meets the eye

For the bespectacled, here's a tip: "I would suggest applying foam patches (they are affordable and readily available online on marketplaces like Amazon) to the nose pads of your glasses to prevent dents and red marks that glasses often leave behind," recommends Lasalle.

And since glasses can magnify your entire eye area, "you have to ensure that everything is well blended and opt for formulas, especially powders, that are finely milled so your base doesn't appear patchy," he advises.

Class in session

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The eyes are the windows to the soul. Bring attention to your eyes with a pair of dark rimmed glasses and fluffed up fringes. Keep your eyeshadow minimal and add definition with individual falsies on both the top and bottom lash line. Full, separated lashes help to open up the peepers for that doe-eyed, fresh-faced look. Layering lip oil over your lip balm would be the cherry on top.

Cool Cat

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If you've chosen barely-there rims, your eyebrows will become the focal point, which calls for a refined yet bold look. Take your time to conceal any unwanted brow hairs with a concealer. Next, with a thin brow pencil, sketch out the skinny shape of your preferred look. Keep the rest of your eye makeup clean and let your pout take centre stage with a lip liner.

Spacing Out

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Frosty, metallic shades like silver can reflect light to illuminate your visage, making your eyes appear larger and more awake. Concentrate your icy eyeshadow on the inner corners and under-eye area, pairing the hue with inky liner and a few coats of mascara. To enhance depth and achieve a smokier, diffused effect, add charcoal grey shadow to the outer corner of your eye. Finish with a glossy, your-lips-but-better lipstick for a futuristic touch.

Dark Academia

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Amp up the drama under those lenses with grungy, kohl-lined eyes. Elevate your look and brighten your peepers by dabbing a shimmery eyeshadow on your inner corners. Finally, take things up a notch by pairing your eye makeup with a brick red lip liner and lipstick in a darker shade.

Credits

PHOTOGRAPHY ATHIRAH ANNISSA

ART DIRECTION & STYLING ADELINE ENG

HAIR AUNG APICHAI, FROM ARTISTRY STUDIOS USING KEVIN.MURPHY

MAKEUP LASALLE LEE, USING CHARLOTTE TILBURY MODELS CHLOE/MANNEQUIN

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