How to Use Make-Up to Make Your Nose Look Smaller

Oh, the angst of a young girl looking at her own reflection! When I was younger, I thought being beautiful means having a dainty, English-looking nose. My own Greek features are more defined and my straight nose was the victim of many self-loathing glares. When I lived in Denmark, I came to appreciate the delicacy of Scandinavian features, but also the strength of my own in contrast. Can I say it? I love my straight nose! Why? Well, because it reminds me of the mother country, and because, hey, it's actually rather beautiful. But if you simply must! Here are a few tips to make your own nose look a bit smaller in minutes without cosmetic surgery- AND keep you looking young, beautiful and radiant.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Apply blush to make your cheeks look radiant and draw attention from your nose.

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   Apply your usual eye make-up, but use the following tip to bring a glow to your eyes: Line your eyes with a beige-to-ivory eyeshadow by wetting a liner brush (please see my picture), and applying your chosen color to the brush and carefully lining your lower eyelid. This will make your eyes look young and bright.

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   Apply a thin layer of high sheen glimmer above your cheekbone. Select a color that compliments your skin tone. The shimmer should bring a subtle and natural glow to your face. See the Bare Escentuals collection which is light, natural and keeps you looking beautiful throughout the day.

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   Now for the real trick: Use a concealer brush (please see my picture)- Bare Escentuals sells several wonderful options- to apply foundation powder to the sides of your nose where it meets with your cheeks. Use a foundation color that is no more than one shade darker than your skin tone. Blend well. This increases the dimensions in your face, makes your nose look a bit more slender and delicate.

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   Feel fierce!

Resources

• No Kidding- This Stuff Changed My Life (& It Cleared Up My Skin)!

[imsummertoo]

on 1/29/2009 Nice simple instructions. I appreciate that because I think I'm a total klutz putting on makeup. Thanks for the advice and good to hear that you overcame your issue with your own appearance ;)

[Sophoula]

on 10/29/2008 thanks for the advice to our readers!! :)

[Miragi]

on 10/29/2008 Another level to add to your foundation trick (learned from Kevyn Aucoin) is to place a thin line of concealer, perhaps one shade lighter than foundation, straight down your nose, stopping about about 1/4 inch from the tip. Gently blend into skin, and then apply foundation as usual. I believe the info was in his Making Faces book.

Excellent ideas!! And it's nice to see someone who appreciates their individual features!