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How to contour a round face: simple tips for flawless contouring

There are many makeup tricks for getting a fresh look. Women with round cheeks and fuller facial features can give their face more definition by using the right makeup technique and making it look slimmer. The good news is that you don’t have to be a makeup professional to do this. We’ll reveal simple makeup tips and tricks that you can use to make your face look slimmer.

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For the perfect complexion: start with skin care and foundation

Before you apply makeup to your face, it is important to create the foundation for natural makeup: a radiant complexion. Moisturize your face with a skin care product that is appropriate for your skin type. If you have enlarged pores, you can use a primer. This will help minimise the appearance of pores and even out your complexion.

Once the moisturizer is absorbed, apply your foundation. Use a special foundation brush or makeup sponge. For a natural look, start in the centre of the face and blend outward. Don't forget the transition to the neck and ears, so there are no unwanted lines later. Transitions should be smooth.

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To make the face look slimmer, remember that in addition to the correct application of foundation, the right colour is important. The foundation shouldn't be too light or too dark. A foundation that is too dark accentuates the roundness of the face, while a foundation that is too light makes you look pale. Always test the right shade on your neck. Apply a small amount of product, let the foundation dry, and see if your skin tone matches the shade of the foundation.

How to make your face look slimmer: 3 simple steps

Once the face has been moisturized and foundation has been applied, a round face can be defined using a technique called contouring. With this makeup technique, cheekbones and facial contours appear more defined and the face looks slimmer. A clever play of light and shadow ensures that certain parts of the face are brought into focus with light colours, while others are made less noticeable with darker shades. The right placement of blush, contour and highlighter is important. These can be applied in three easy steps.

To make your face look slimmer with makeup, you will need:

  • contouring product of your choice (powder or pencil)

  • contouring brush

  • blush

  • blush brush

  • highlighter

  • possibly makeup sponge

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The texture of the products you use is key to achieving the perfect makeup look. If your skin is rather oily, powder products would be better. These will mattify the skin and absorb the excess sebum. If you have dry skin, you should use creamy consistencies. Their nourishing ingredients prevent the skin from drying out.

Make your face slimmer with makeup – Step 1: Contouring correctly

Contouring gives the face more depth by emphasizing the cheekbones. All you need for the right contouring is a contouring product of your choice. This can be a contour pencil or powder. When you choose the colour, make sure that it is 2 to 3 shades darker than your own skin colour. That would look the most natural.

In addition, the contour product should not contain any shimmer. Too much shimmer emphasizes the curves of your face instead of concealing them. When you use powdery contouring products, make sure the foundation is powdered with a transparent powder before application. This will help prevent blotchy or uneven-looking makeup. In the case of creamy products, such as a contour pencil, you can skip powdering the foundation.

In order for the play of light and shadow to succeed, first apply the contour product where the hairline meets the upper end of the ear. Now work your way down below the cheekbones, roughly up to the level of your eyes. If you pull the contour product up to the corner of your mouth, it will look unnatural. Use a special contouring brush to apply and blend. This is usually angled slightly to give you better control over the product.

Now use the same brush to shade your temples. A slight double chin can also be visually minimised with the right contouring technique. The most natural and easiest way to achieve this effect is to apply and blend the product in circular movements along the chin area (from the ears to the middle of the chin).

Finally, it’s the nose’s turn. The nose can be optically lengthened, making your face appear slimmer. To do this, you take your contouring product and apply it to the right and left sides of the nose with a thin, fluffy brush and blend it. Finally, dab some highlighter on the centre of the base of the nose or set a light reflex with a lighter concealer.

Make your face slimmer with makeup – Step 2: Place the blush correctly

Blush can make the face shine, make it look fresher and optically lengthen it. For round faces and soft facial features, blush should not be placed on the so-called apples of your cheeks. To find out where the blush is best applied, stick to the “two-finger rule”. To do this, place two fingers next to your nostrils and only then apply the blush below the cheekbones. Pull it back to about the level of your eyebrows.

When choosing the blush, make sure it is matte. If the product contains too many shimmer particles, the light will reflect more strongly, emphasizing the curves. The same applies to the choice of colours. Avoid shades that are too light because these also will highlight your cheeks even more. Rather, go for darker colours such as berry, plum or peach shades.

Tip

Blush, bronzers and contouring products tend to be highly pigmented. For a natural look, when picking up powder products, make sure not to get too much colour on the brush. Always tap the brush a little before applying the product with a light hand. If necessary, repeat the application to increase the intensity.

Make your face slimmer with makeup – Step 3: Apply highlighter

If you want to make your face look slimmer, step 3 is to apply concealer and highlighter. Whether in powder or cream form, highlighters usually contain a high percentage of light shimmering particles. These reflect the light and make the skin look more luminous. So apply highlighter to areas of the face where light naturally falls. Focus on the centre of your face. Take a little highlighter and gently apply it to the bridge of your nose, the inner corners of your eyes, and the highest point of your cheekbones. You can use your fingertips or a small brush.

You can get even more light reflections by applying a light concealer under the eyes, on the forehead and on the chin. This will emphasise the central parts of your face and make the darker areas recede into the background. Use the concealer to make a triangle under the eyes. Use a small dab of concealer on the forehead and chin. Then blend with your fingers or a makeup sponge. Your face will look brighter, slimmer and more defined.

Round off the look: don’t forget your eyes and lips

To complete the makeup look, you shouldn’t forget your eyes and lips. To make your face look even more defined, first apply a light eyeshadow to the mobile lid. Now shade the eyelid crease with a darker eye shadow. This will make your eyes look bigger.

You can also bring the lips into focus by subtly emphasizing them. Avoid shades that are too dark and matte. These will emphasize a round face. A light lipstick with a glossy effect or a lip gloss in rose will complete the look and add a fresh, radiant finish.

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Wearing the right outfit also plays a major role for a fresh look. If you feel good in your body, it will radiate outwards. With the right cuts, you can quickly define your silhouette and show off your curves.

Conclusion: find the right contouring technique to enhance your natural beauty

You don’t have to be a makeup professional to make a round face look slimmer. Any woman can sculpt and subtly enhance her facial features with the right makeup technique. For a natural complexion, start by moisturising the face and applying foundation. Contouring can then be used to enhance your cheekbones and define your facial features. The correct placement of blush, highlighter and contouring product, which can be applied in three simple steps, is crucial to the effect. This is how you’ll achieve the perfect contour and look radiant both in your day-to-day life and at any festive occasion.

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