How to Contour the Nose

Makeup can be used to correct flaws, enhance features and to create the appearance of a slender, proportional nose. Another means of contouring your nose is minimally invasive surgery, though that might prove to be costly. By mastering the art of contouring, you can avoid costly surgery and still achieve the look you desire. All required is learning to strategically apply makeup and blend foundations using makeup brushes.

Things You'll Need

• Foundation one shade lighter than your skin color
• Foundation one shade darker than your skin color
• Small angled makeup brush
• Powder brush
• Setting powder

Instructions

1. Dip the small angled makeup brush into the darker shade of foundation.

2. Apply the darker shade of foundation on both sides of your nose's bridge, one side at a time. Start from your eyebrow and extend towards the side of your nostril.

3. Blend the lines created by the foundation using small circular motions that move outward towards your cheek and around your nostril. If blended correctly, there should be no drastic contrast between your skin tone and the foundation; it should appear natural.

4. Apply the lighter shade of foundation down the center of your nose's bridge, beginning between your eyebrows and extending to the tip of your nose. This will bring the focus towards the center of your nose. Using small circular motions again, blend the foundation towards the darker shade foundation.

5. Use the powder brush to apply setting powder on your nose. This will finish off your look, remove shine and eliminate any lines that may not have been thoroughly blended.

Tips & Warnings

• You can try using eyeshadows instead of foundation. Use an eye shadow one shade lighter and an eye shadow one shade darker than your skintone. Follow the same steps as for contouring with foundation.

References

• YouTube: Countouring Nose
• How to Contour Your Nose, Cheekbones, Forehead, Chin, Eyes and Lips
• Makeup Tips: Contouring & Highlighting with makeup, Contour With Makeup