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Thicken (Don’t Lengthen) Lashes
On glasses-wearing day, ditch the lengthening mascara.
Instead reach for the thickening variety, says celebrity makeup artist Dmitri James.
We likeCoverGirl LashBlast Volume, $6.
Rocking some clear frames or frameless glasses?
Brighten up your eyes with bolder-hued shadows.
Warm up your complexion with a quick swirl of blush on the apples of your cheeks.
Amp it up a notch with a radiance-boosting blush likeBenefit Marjorette, $28 (available in September).
Skip eye makeup (or keep it to a minimum), and play up your pout instead.
Anything goes, so go for it.
Go Bright
Minus lenses (for nearsightedness) minify images for the wearer.
Wearing bold, colorful eye makeup like colored mascara, eyeliner or even glitter eyeshadow help peepers really pop.
Reach for subtle shades like pastels and neutrals that flatter, but don’t take over.
