How to keep glasses from slipping down your nose

Glasses are great for so many reasons. In addition to improving your vision (it’s always nice to actually see your family’s faces) glasses also make incredible fashion statements. And who are we kidding? On days when you’re feeling tired or blah, you can simply slip on a fabulous pair of eyeglasses and people will notice the bold frame and not the bags under your eyes. 

But glasses wearers know that there’s also something that most of us can’t control – when glasses slip down your nose. And if that wasn’t bad enough, when glasses keep slipping down your nose no matter how many times you push them right back up.

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There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of a Zoom meeting or giving a presentation and noticing that your eyeglasses are suddenly and very visibly sliding down your nose. Or what about when you’re flirting hard and can’t quite see your crush anymore since your glasses slid down your nose?

If you’re trying to figure out how to keep your glasses on your face, we have a few tips to help

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• Tip 1: Check your fit
• Tip 2: Invest in nose pads
• Tip 3: Take a powder
• Tip 4: Look for low bridge fit glasses

Tip 1

Check your fit

Sure, those designer frames are beyond fabulous, but how well do they fit your face? Oversized glasses are great, but if they are too huge for your face, there’s a good chance they won’t fit well on your nose. When choosing a frame, check the size guidelines to make sure that the frame you love will actually suit your features. If needed, adjust the temples or parts that fit over your ears to make sure they’re snug and not slippery. A solution to this could also be anti-slip nose pads for glasses, which effectively help avoiding glasses from slipping down the nose

Tip 2

Invest in nose pads

This could be one of the easiest workarounds to your glasses sliding down your nose, and we even did an entire article about it. A few pro tips: choose a color that either matches your skin tone, is invisible, or matches your eyeglasses. Before sticking them on your glasses, make sure they don’t stick out or are visible.

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Tip 3

Take a powder

It’s possible that your glasses fit perfectly, but your nose is a bit schvitzy. If you’re prone to a sweaty T-Zone, your nose might be so slick and sweaty that it causes even the most perfectly fitting glasses to slide down your nose. Try powdering your nose. If you don’t like the look of makeup, look for a translucent powder that’s marked as invisible or see-through.

You can also use something called blotting paper which you literally pat on your nose and other shiny spots to absorb the natural oils. In a pinch, you can cut up a tea bag and blot your shiny nose with that. Discard after each use since you really don’t want to cause a breakout by spreading oil, grime, or any other potential acne or blemish-causing pore-clogging substances on your face.

Tip 4

Look for low bridge fit glasses

One of the most exciting developments in eyeglasses in years is eyeglasses that are designed for different shaped noses. Since most glasses are made for average or high nose bridges, those with different shaped faces and noses can have a hard time finding a great fit. Some brands refer to these as Asian fit glasses or universal fit glasses.

Check out some of our favorite low bridge glasses frames

We love the nerdy chic look of Muse Mitchum which are the slightest bit collegiate looking.

For international flair, check out these Muse M Classic which look great on guys.

Okay, seriously. How cute are these Muse pumpkin color frames with colorful temples?