How to Make Your Face Seem Thinner

Use makeup and techniques to give your face a new shape.

Makeup can do a number of tricks on your face, from hiding flaws to contouring the face to make it seem thinner. Contouring is the technique of using a bronzer and highlighter along certain areas of the face to create false light and shadows and give the face a new shape. Analyze your face and your problem areas to know how much coverage and contouring your face needs. After mastering this technique, you will know just how to flaunt your best features in the right light.

Things You'll Need

• Foundation
• Angled blush brush
• Bronzer
• Fluffy blush brush
• Blush
• Highlighter

Instructions

1. Apply foundation that matches your skin tone to a clean and moisturized face. Blend it in along the jawline and hairline so there are no harsh lines.

2. Sweep an angled blush brush in a bronzer one or two shades darker than your skin tone. Suck in your cheeks and apply the bronzer along the hollow below the cheekbone to your hairline. Work the brush back and forth to blend in the color.

3. Dip the brush into the bronzer again and apply a small amount on the temples and along the jawline. Blend it in well. Bronzer will create shadows and make these areas look sucked in.

4. Sweep a fluffy blush brush in a highlighting shimmering shade in a light color. Smile big and apply the highlighting color to the apple of your cheeks, in the hollows beneath your cheekbones and underneath the eyes. The highlighter will make these parts shine and reflect light, therefore drawing more attention to these areas.

References

• WomensHealth: Sculpt Your Face: Contouring Tricks
• Oprah: Show Off Your Cheeks