applying makeup when wearing glasses

iammumtoone

I don't wear eye make up, the reason for this is I can't actually see to apply it I wear glasses (quite a strong prescription) and once I take them off I am unable to see into the mirror to apply it properly. Its worse when I close one eye than the other.

I have tried those make up glasses which you can flip down but unfortunately they don't have any effect for me as they are not strong enough.

I can't be the only person in this situation, I just wondered if anyone had any tips for me of what I can try.

Thanks

geri1965_2

I use a magnifying mirror next to a very bright light!

Horace

I am blind in one eye and am short sighted in the other and cannot see without my glasses. I use a very strong magnifying shaving mirror - 10x magnification (I got it from Home Sense/TKMaxx).

I guess I am lucky because I had a make up lesson with the American Artistic Director of Bobbi Brown and now use professional brushes to apply my makeup. I tend to use a nude cream shadow on the eye lid and apply a powder shadow over it using brushes. I use a bit of mascara and manage to apply it without poking myself in the eye with the wand (although I have done that in the past or if I am in a hurry).

I have a handbag mirror also with a large magnification that I bought from the RNIB.

HTH,

tiger_eyes

I have to get right up close to the mirror to be able to focus with my glasses off. Two inches away does it.

Horace

I have a bright light nearby and peer at the mirror but it seems to work and nobody has said anything bad about my makeup so I am guessing that I must be doing something right. (BTW despite my username here I am actually female)

iammumtoone

Thanks everyone I have ordered a x5 one side and x10 the other magnification mirror. Hopefully that will help, I do have a magnification mirror but its not that strong. I must remember never to look into it wearing my glasses, think I would get quite a fright at the state of my skin :eek:

welshbookworm

After several very painful experiences applying mascara (!) I now treat myself to eyelash tints which work pretty well and I can now go out with out bloodshot eyes!

thehappybutterfly

10x magnifying mirror is your friend but be prepared to be scared. Very scared!

I moved onto contact lenses because I couldn't see to do my make up properly. Plus being unable to read while getting a cut and colour at the hairdresser!

iammumtoone

thehappybutterfly wrote: »

10x magnifying mirror is your friend but be prepared to be scared. Very scared!

I moved onto contact lenses because I couldn't see to do my make up properly. Plus being unable to read while getting a cut and colour at the hairdresser!

I wore contact lenses when I was young and did look at this option again but unfortunately due to my age my eyes are no longer suitable for them I know the feeling, I hate the hairdressers as I can't see what they are doing to my hair! they could cutting it all off for all I know lol

Februarycat

I have the same problem too, I just peer right up close to the bathroom mirror, luckily I don't tend to wear a lot of eye make up only on special occasions, so can manage for foundation and lipstick.
I agree with the problem with hairdressers, can't see to read a mag nor what they are cutting off at the back.

trailingspouse

I can manage eye make-up/mascara, but I really struggle to pluck my eyebrows.