When it comes to eye makeup and glasses,Bobbi Brown believes in keeping things simple. It’s not about piling on more makeup—it’s about using the right makeup and techniques.

Less is definitely more.
Wearing glasses draws plenty of attention to your eyes, so it’s best to keep your eye makeup simple. If you overdo your eye makeup, it will just clash with your frames and end up looking garish. Stick to neutral eye shadows and liners, and save the bright, bold colors for your lips.

Make sure the brows are defined.
Eyeglass frames draw attention to the brows, so be sure to keep your arches well groomed. Pluck or trim any scraggly hairs, and fill in holes or sparse spots with a brow pencil or powder shadow.

Eye liner is essential.
Adjusting liner thickness is important when you’re wearing glasses – if your frames are thicker, you’ll want to apply a thicker line to the upper lash so that eyes stand out. If your frames are thinner, a softer liner works great. It’s important to make sure that there is a balance between the definition of your frames and your eye liner.

If your prescription makes your eyes look smaller…
Be sure to line your eyes all the way around — make sure that the liner on the top lashline extends across the entire eye, and that it gradually gets thicker towards the outer corner. I recommend using a liner that is darker than your natural eye color, since it creates a perfect contrast that defines the eyes. Two to three coats of black mascara on the top lashes also helps open up the eyes for a wide-awake, refreshed look. And of course don’t forget under eye corrector and concealer – a must for all women, but especially if you’re wearing glasses.

If your prescription makes your eyes look bigger…
Use a light hand when applying your eye makeup, and be sure to blend everything carefully. The last thing you want your glasses to do is to magnify any mistakes. For shadows, go with light, neutral shades. Eye liner should be delicate and thin, with only one coat of mascara to open up the eyes. The goal is to keep the eye area soft and natural with the use of minimal makeup.