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How To Contour For Your Face Type

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Embracing the art of contour is a makeup trend that even the experts are still trying to perfect. A trend that defines almost every beauty aficionado’s regime, contouring is all about highlighting the best features of your face and downplaying features you want to hide. Do it the right way, and you can get drool-worthy cheekbones like Gigi Hadid and Naomi Campbell. Get it wrong, and it could be a disaster!

The key to acing the technique of contouring is to make sure it fits and lifts your face type. There is nothing like a ‘perfect face’ in the glamorous world of fashion. All the slim, chiselled faces you see are all results of some clever contouring knowledge. Learn how to contour your face best, depending on the type of face you have.

Round-Shaped Face 

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A round face typically resembles a circle where the length and width of your face are almost the same sizes. Contour around your temple, sides of your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline to define the structure of your face. However, you can avoid the chin area. Doing so will add length to your face by creating an illusion of an almost oval look.

Use the SMASHBOX step-by-step contour kit to sculpt, define and pop your features.

Oval-Shaped Face 

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In an oval face, the forehead is wide and tapers down to a narrow chin. With already enhanced cheekbones, focus on your temple area, below your cheekbone and outside the jawline for fuller-looking lips.

UseMAC’s large angled brush to perfectly blend fine lines and give your face depth and dimension.

Square-Shaped Face 

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Square faces lack definition because the forehead, jawline, and cheekbone are all the same width. This type of face is often called boxy because of its box-like appearance. The secret to contouring a square face is to softly blend along at the jawline and the top of the temple. This will add definition by highlighting the cheekbone and soften your features.

MAC’s Studio Fix Sculpt and Shape Contour Palette will help create a neutral tone and accentuate your natural features.

Heart-Shaped Face 

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A heart-shaped face looks exactly that! The forehead is wide and slowly tapers down to a narrow, sharp chin. Contouring a heart-shaped face involves blending along the upper perimeter of the face. Start from the forehead by drawing the number 3 and bring it under your cheekbones. Skip your jawline and focus on the pointed chin for a more oval appeal. This will sculpt your face by creating a perfect oval dimension.

CLINIQUE’s curvy contour chubby stick will glide smoothly as you draw along the side of your face. It also blends in perfectly without making your face look cakey.

Diamond-Shaped face

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While you might notice some similarities between a person with a diamond-shaped and heart-shaped face, people with a diamond-shaped face has a less wide forehead compared to a person with a heart-shaped face. They have a small chin and prominent cheekbones. People with this face shape need to focus on highlighting their jaw and forehead. They can also contour their chin to make their face appear softer.

Use the Studio skin shaping foundation stick by SMASHBOX for maximum coverage and a soft, natural-looking finish.

Oval, round, square, heart or long- each face is a work of art. And with these tips on how to contour the face, your face is a blank canvas ready to be sculpted just the way you like it. Get these amazing contouring products online at Shoppers Stop online or in-store and embrace your individual style. If you’re looking to make your makeup stay for a long time, read our blog on Waterproof Makeup Tips.

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