<\/span><\/h2>\nUnderstanding your face shape is crucial in mastering face contouring. Here\u2019s how to contour based on different facial structures, ensuring you highlight your best features.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Contouring for an Oblong\/Oval Face Shape<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nOblong or oval faces are longer than they are wide, often lacking defined angles. To contour an oblong face:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Apply the contour along the hairline to reduce forehead height, creating an illusion of a shorter face. For cheekbones, contour should start from the ears and taper off midway on the cheeks to enhance facial dimensions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Highlighting under the eyes and on the brow bone can bring focus to the centre of the face, balancing the overall length.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Contouring for a Diamond Face Shape<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nDiamond faces have broad cheekbones with a narrow forehead and jawline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Contour below the cheekbones, starting from the ears to the middle of the cheeks, to elevate the face’s natural angles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Avoid extending the contour too close to the mouth to maintain the face’s natural harmony.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Highlight under the eyes and along the forehead and chin to soften the pronounced cheekbones and balance the face’s width.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Contouring for a Heart Face Shape<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nHeart-shaped faces feature a wider forehead and a narrow chin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Contour along the sides of the forehead and temples to minimise the forehead’s width, and apply along the jawline to enhance the chin\u2019s delicate point.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Highlighting under the eyes and on the forehead and chin helps to balance the face’s upper and lower halves.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Contouring for a Round Face Shape<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nRound faces are characterised by their width and height being almost the same, with soft angles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Contouring around the forehead and temples can elongate the face, while applying contour below the cheekbones from the ears to the cheeks, then down to the jawline, can sculpt and define the face.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Highlight under the eyes, on the forehead, and chin to add dimension and focus to the centre of the face.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Contouring for a Square\/Rectangle Face Shape<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n