Makeup
How to Contour Your Face
Want sculpted cheeks and a slimmer nose -- instantly? We asked a pro to show us the simplest and most effective face contouring techniques
Heart: Before you contour
Heart-shaped faces usually have prominent cheekbones and chins, like our model Heather does here, so Krizki says it's important not to over-contour, which will make your face look pointier.If you're new to contouring, it's important to know the basics. You're always doing two things, Krizki says: the first is shading, which makes an area of skin recede from view, and the second is highlighting, which creates the illusion of bringing a feature forward. Where you put the shading and highlights depends on your features and face shape. Next, see how to contour a heart-shaped face like Heather's.
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