Mastering makeup application according to your face shape can elevate your look by enhancing your natural features and creating balance. Here’s a roundup of makeup tips for various face shapes, including oval, round, heart, square, and more.
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Oval Face Shape
- Contouring: Minimal; a light touch along the cheekbones.
- Blush: Apply on the apples of the cheeks, blending towards the temples.
- Highlight: High points of the face like brow bone, cheekbones, and bridge of the nose.
Round Face Shape
- Contouring: Create angles with contour along the temples, under the cheekbones, and along the jawline to add structure.
- Blush: Sweep towards the temples rather than the apples to elongate the face.
- Highlight: Bridge of the nose, center of the forehead, and chin.
Heart Face Shape
- Contouring: Apply bronzer on the forehead and underneath the cheekbones.
- Blush: One to two fingers away from the nose, across the top of the apples, towards the ear.
- Highlight: Bridge of the nose, high points of the cheeks, brow bone, Cupid’s bow, and chin.
Square Face Shape
- Contouring: Soften the look by applying contour on the temples and jaw area.
- Blush and Bronzer: Apply blush to the cheeks and bronzer in the hollows of the cheeks.
- Highlight: In a “C” shape around the cheekbones and temples.
Diamond Face Shape
- Contouring: Minimize the width of the cheekbones and create balance.
- Blush: Apply higher on the cheekbones, blending towards the temples.
- Highlight: Brow bone and tops of the cheekbones.
Oblong/Long Face Shape
- Contouring: Reduce the appearance of length with contour along the forehead and under the cheekbones.
- Blush: Apply horizontally on the apples and blend towards the temples.
- Highlight and Eyes: Focus on the high points and create width with eyeshadow.
Tips Across All Face Shapes
- Highlighting and Contouring: Use highlighting to bring features forward and contouring to create shadows and define.
- Blush Placement: Adjust according to face shape to enhance or soften features.
- Eye Makeup: Tailor to face shape to balance or accentuate the eyes.
Product Recommendations
- For Contouring: M.A.C Studio Fix Sculpt and Shape Contour Palettes for versatility in shades.
- For Highlighting: Opt for products with a satin texture for a natural glow.
- General Advice: Choose products according to your skin type (powder for oily skin, creams for dry skin) and prefer shades that complement your skin tone.
Remember, these guidelines serve as a starting point. Makeup is a form of self-expression, so feel free to adapt these tips to suit your personal style and preferences.
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