How to Put Makeup on a Round Face

There are a few tricks when applying makeup to a round face.

Basic face shapes are square, heart, triangle, oval, rectangle and round. A round face is at its widest at the ears and cheeks. The hairline and chin both take on a round look. While haircuts are suggested for all face types, there is also a technique to applying makeup to a round face. To make the face look longer, emphasis should be made on the center of the face. Be sure to apply makeup to a clean face to ensure the makeup will be more even.

Things You'll Need

• Foundation that matches the skin tone
• Foundation a shade darker than the skin tone
• 2 makeup sponges
• Concealer
• Powder
• Blush
• Blush brush
• Light-colored lipstick
• Lip gloss

Instructions

1. Apply the lighter shade of foundation (the one that matches the closest to your skin tone) to your nose, chin and forehead. Blend in the foundation with a makeup sponge.

2. Take the darker shade (the one that's one shade darker than your skin tone) and apply it to areas such as the jawline and up through your temples. Blend it in with the lighter foundation with a makeup sponge.

3. Put concealer in areas such as under the eyes, over dark spots, blemishes, broken capillaries and other areas you might need it.

4. Use blush with a blush brush. Dip the brush in the blush and flick off the excess blush. Lightly apply to the center of the cheekbones and brush back toward the temples.

5. Apply a light-colored lipstick to your lips. Then place clear gloss over the lips.

6. Apply powder to the entire face to finish off the look.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply mascara and eyeshadow as you would normally. These makeup applications won't have a lot of effect on how your face shape looks in the end.

References

• Grace N Glamour: Makeup Tips for a Round Face
• Beauty Advice: How To Apply Makeup Properly: Blusher
• Beauty and the Bath: Round Face Shape - Round Facial Shape
• Visual Makeover: Face Shapes