Applying Makeup Without Your Glasses On.

Apr 15, 2013

Natalie P.

For all my fellow spectacle-wearing makeup mavens... How do you apply your makeup without your glasses on?
I've found I need a third hand to hold the mirror closer to my face, while the other 2 apply the makeup and/or hold my eyelids taut etc.
I also feel like makeup brushes are too long for those of us who need to be a couple of inches from the mirror in order to see what's going on!

Any tips on making it easier?

Apr 15, 2013

Carol H.

I use a magnifying mirror that has a stand.

Apr 15, 2013

Hannah C.

I second that :-P.

Apr 15, 2013

Selam E.

I can see fine when I put on make up without my glasses...I just ask my bf if they look even.

Apr 15, 2013

Jen H.

I also use a magnifying mirror on a stand; one with excellent lighting (mine has multiple settings, including one to simulate daylight). I also find that using the travel size version of my favorite brushes helps because the handles are shorter.

Apr 15, 2013

Nicole l.

I use a lighted free standing magnifying mirror. It has several different lights and I find that it works great!

Apr 16, 2013

Jennifer C.

I have a magnifying mirror that suction cups to my reg mirror or whatever I need it to. It enlarges about 20X, so it's easy to see w/o being an inch away. It's small enough to carry w/ me and only cost $2 at Big Lots.

Apr 16, 2013

Jasmine P.

I'm near sighted so it isn't really a problem for me but I use a two sided magnifier mirror for eye makeup.