Contours and Angles: Makeup Tips for Round Faces

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Contouring is an excellent technique for creating the appearance of sharper features. Utilize a bronzer or contour powder one to two hues darker than your skin tone

1) Contouring

Apply it along the hollows of your cheekbones, temples, and jawline to create shadows and define your features.

1) Contouring

Apply blush slightly higher and closer to the temples on the apples of the cheekbones. This will lengthen the face.

2) Blush Placement

Avoid applying blush directly to the apples of your cheekbones, as this can accentuate the roundness of your face.

2) Blush Placement

Apply a shimmering illuminator to the high points of your face, such as your cheekbones, brow bone, and nose bridge

3) Highlighting

This will accentuate the angles by drawing attention to these areas and creating contrast with the contoured areas.

3) Highlighting

Eyebrows that are well-defined can help frame the face and create the illusion of more structure. This can lend vertical dimension to a round face.

4) Eyebrows

Apply a shade that is slightly darker to the outer corners of your eyelids and integrate it towards the crease. 

5) Eye Makeup

This will create the appearance of eyes that are longer. In addition, applying eyeliner with a small wing can help lift the eyes and produce a more lifted appearance.

5) Eye Makeup

Experiment with lip cosmetics to counteract the roundness of your face. You can select for darker or brighter lip colors.

6) Lips

Avoid very pale or nude tones, as they can make the face appear fuller. Consider using a lip liner to define and enhance the contour of your lips.

6) Lips

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