How to Apply Makeup to a Round Face
Start with a flawless base., Powder your face if you have used liquid foundation or concealer., Add bronzer., Contour., Use a matte or shimmery blush., Apply a highlight to the tops of your cheekbones., Apply eye makeup to your eyes.,Apply your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start with a flawless base.
If you have oily skin, use a primer to help your makeup last throughout the day.
Whether it's foundation, powder or just some concealer, use something that gives the overall look of a good complexion.
A beauty blender is a good tool to use if you want to have flawless base as it will make sure your foundation does not have a caked-on appearance.
Use less and build up your coverage if needed.
Do not apply lots, as it may look caked-on.
A powder foundation or mineral makeup will give a much lighter coverage while still appearing flawless. -
Step 2: Powder your face if you have used liquid foundation or concealer.
Even if you have dry skin, this is a crucial step, as you do not want your makeup to move throughout the day.
If you are dry skinned, then use powder lightly or in some places.
If you're oily skinned, then it is recommended to use all over your face.
Do not powder too much as it may turn cake-like.
Do not buff or rub as this may disturb and move the makeup.
Lightly bounce on the skin and once applied all over, then buff into the skin. , This will add definition and colour to your face.
Apply to the edges of the forehead, cheeks and jawline.
Use a big fluffy brush to avoid being too precise., This is where the most definition will occur, making your face seem more structured and less round.
This will give the impression of a precise cheekbone and jawline.
Apply with an angled thin brush and apply to your natural indentation.
Blend up for a more natural look, as blending downwards will make your face look sunken in., Using a shimmery one will bring attention to this area and make your cheekbones more prominent.
Apply right above the contour., Place it above the blush, which should be on the apples of your cheeks and the highlight should be above it.
Use a pink one for lighter skin tones and a golden ones for deeper skin tones., Colours to make blue eyes stand out are golds and copper and for brown eyes purples will make them pop.
Apply eyeliner if desired and whichever mascara you prefer., -
Step 3: Add bronzer.
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Step 4: Contour.
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Step 5: Use a matte or shimmery blush.
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Step 6: Apply a highlight to the tops of your cheekbones.
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Step 7: Apply eye makeup to your eyes.
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Step 8: Apply your favourite lipstick to your lips to complete your perfect look!
Detailed Guide
If you have oily skin, use a primer to help your makeup last throughout the day.
Whether it's foundation, powder or just some concealer, use something that gives the overall look of a good complexion.
A beauty blender is a good tool to use if you want to have flawless base as it will make sure your foundation does not have a caked-on appearance.
Use less and build up your coverage if needed.
Do not apply lots, as it may look caked-on.
A powder foundation or mineral makeup will give a much lighter coverage while still appearing flawless.
Even if you have dry skin, this is a crucial step, as you do not want your makeup to move throughout the day.
If you are dry skinned, then use powder lightly or in some places.
If you're oily skinned, then it is recommended to use all over your face.
Do not powder too much as it may turn cake-like.
Do not buff or rub as this may disturb and move the makeup.
Lightly bounce on the skin and once applied all over, then buff into the skin. , This will add definition and colour to your face.
Apply to the edges of the forehead, cheeks and jawline.
Use a big fluffy brush to avoid being too precise., This is where the most definition will occur, making your face seem more structured and less round.
This will give the impression of a precise cheekbone and jawline.
Apply with an angled thin brush and apply to your natural indentation.
Blend up for a more natural look, as blending downwards will make your face look sunken in., Using a shimmery one will bring attention to this area and make your cheekbones more prominent.
Apply right above the contour., Place it above the blush, which should be on the apples of your cheeks and the highlight should be above it.
Use a pink one for lighter skin tones and a golden ones for deeper skin tones., Colours to make blue eyes stand out are golds and copper and for brown eyes purples will make them pop.
Apply eyeliner if desired and whichever mascara you prefer.,
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