Makeup for Round Faces: Tips to Sculpt and Define. When you have a round face, makeup is your secret weapon for enhancing your best features while creating the illusion of more definition and structure. Whether you want to sharpen your cheekbones, elongate your face, or simply enhance your natural beauty, the right makeup techniques can make all the difference. In this guide, we’ll dive into expert tips and tricks to help you slay your makeup routine and feel your most confident!
Understanding a Round Face Shape
A round face is typically characterized by soft, curved lines with similar width and height. The goal of makeup for round faces is to add dimension, structure, and lift. Strategic contouring, highlighting, and shaping your features can create a sculpted effect without looking overdone.
Contour a Round Face for Definition
Contouring is a game-changer for round faces. The key is to create shadows that slim and define your face. I look at contouring as pushing back the areas you want with shadows. This gives the illusion of a more elongated face when done right.
Where to Contour on a Round Face:
- Apply contour under your cheekbones, starting from the ears and stopping mid-cheek to create the illusion of higher, more defined cheekbones. Use a cool toned color to make the look of a shadow.
- Add a touch along your jawline to sharpen the edges and prevent a “puffy” look. Key is to begin from the back of your ears, under your jawline towards your chin. Be sure to blend out, no one likes a noticable dark line!
- Use a warm toned bronzer to add a bit more warmth to your face. This is different from contouring, but will also help contrast with the highlighted portion.
Best Products for Contouring:
- My all time favorite cream contour that blend seamlessly for a natural finish is this LYS Beauty Contour Stick (my shade is Strength).
- My favorite bronzing powder is this one by Physicians Formula (mine is in the shade Endless Summer)!
Highlight to Lift and Brighten a Round Face
Highlighter is just as important as contouring because it brings light and dimension to the high points of your face. This does the exact opposite of contouring, it brings forward your facial features.
Where to Highlight on a round face:
- The tops of your cheekbones to enhance their structure.
- The center of your forehead and chin to elongate your face.
- The bridge of your nose.
Best Products for Highlighting:
A good highligher will last a very long time since you need very little for it to work its magic. The best Highlighters in my oppinion: Try Rare Beauty Liquid Luminizer for a dewy glow or the Rare Beauty Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter for a powder formula.
Blush Placement: Go Up, Not Out on a Round Face
Applying blush the right way can create a lifted effect instead of emphasizing roundness.
Where to apply – Blush Tips for Round Faces:
- Apply blush slightly above the apples of your cheeks and blend upward toward your temples in a more diagonal angled line.
- Avoid placing it too horizontal, as this can make your face appear wider.
Best Blushes: Patrick Ta Major Headlines Blush because it comes with both cream and powder in one, and the colors are very pigmented and beautiful.
Final Thoughts: Mastering Makeup for Round Faces
By using these makeup techniques, you can enhance your natural beauty while adding structure and balance to your face. Whether you prefer a soft glam or full-on sculpted look, experimenting with these tips will help you find what works best for you!
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