Lifestyle Choices

If you wear glasses, keep in mind that …

• Concealer is a must. It lightens the eye area so that eyes sparkle through lenses. Lightly dust powder over concealer to take away shine.
• If you’re nearsighted, the lenses will make your eyes seem smaller, so play them up with vibrant shadows and two coats of mascara.
• If you’re farsighted, the lenses will magnify your eyes, so apply makeup with a light hand. Muted colors are best, and a single coat of mascara should suffice. Tip: Use a magnifying mirror to apply and blend well, because any mistakes will be magnified by your glasses.

Are you a contact lens wearer? Then remember that …

• Unscented, allergy-tested eye makeup is best for you; it’s less likely to irritate already sensitized eyes.
• Pressed-powder shadows are best. Particles are less likely to get in your eyes. Tip: Shake or blow on the brush before applying. Use a liquid eyeliner rather than a pencil. Soft lens wearers should never line the inside rims of the lower lashes and should avoid oily or cream-based products that could easily get in the eye, causing damage to lens and irritation.
• Waterproof mascara is the right choice for you. It won’t flake off or dissolve in a teardrop and get into your eyes. Avoid lash-lengthening mascaras, whose tiny filaments could get in your eyes.
• You should take your lenses out before removing eye makeup. Use liquid tears to dissolve any traces of remover that may get into your eyes and soil hard lenses or damage soft ones.
• Colored lenses can add real sparkle to your looks and may do away with the need for eye makeup. While they can’t change the color of your eyes, they can intensify it or alter it slightly. For example, light blue eyes can become brilliant azure or sapphire; pale green turn to emerald.

If you wear glasses and are thinking about contacts, you should know that there are four kinds: hard, semihard (also called gas- permeable), soft, and extended-wear. The softer the lens (i.e., the thinner and the higher its water content), the more oxygen it allows to the cornea, making it more comfortable to wear. However, hard lenses can provide sharper vision and may even correct certain eye problems, such as astigmatism. You should consult an eye doctor to discuss the type that’s best for you.

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