How to use corrective contour make-up for the square-shaped face.

THE SQUARE FACE SHAPE

USING CORRECTIVE CONTOUR MAKE-UP APPLICATION AND TECHNIQUES CAN MINIMIZE THE SQUARE-SHAPED FACE.

Things You’ll Need:

• HAIR BAND
• FOUNDATION
• COSMETIC SPONGE
• COSMETIC BRUSHES
• CONCEALER

THE SQUARE-FACE SHAPE
The square-face shape is characterized by a straight forehead and square jaw. It is longer than wide.

If you have a square-face shape, the ultimate goal is to minimize the square shape. With the use of corrective make-up application you can give your face an appearance of the oval face shape, which is known to be the perfect face shape.

When applying any cosmetics to your face it is always best to pull your hair away from it. By doing this it will enable you to see the true shape of your face and where you will need to do corrective contouring.
This will also help in preventing cosmetics from getting into the hair around your hairline.

A freshly cleansed and moisturized face is as important as applying the contouring.
Make sure to let your moisturizer completely dry before any cosmetics are applied to it.

MINERAL SHEER TINT
You should use your normal color foundation that you use daily. It is not usually necessary to change the foundation color for contouring.
I find it much easier to apply foundation with a cosmetic sponge, especially that pie shaped ones. These types of sponges have the corners that allow you to get into nooks and crannies.

THE PERFECT FACE
To begin your contouring, which is basically creating an outline of a irregular curvature or shape. Remember, you are going to give your square face the illusion of an oval one.

CREAM CONCEALERS
What cosmetics are best for contouring? You can use concealer,bronzers and different shades of foundation.
Cream concealers are easier to work with than foundation. You can apply it with a cosmetic brush and place it directly where it's needed.

STRAIGHT LINES ON THE SQUARE FACE
Now that you have your foundation on and is blended nicely, take a look at your face and image an oval shape. Any area that is out of the oval shape is what you will be contouring.
Having straight lines along the forehead and straight lines in the jaw area are the lines you what to concentrate on softening, giving more of a rounded illusion.

CONTOUR THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE SQUARE FACE
Using darker contour shades will aid in receding and protruding bone structures.
Using lighter contour shades(highlighters)will bring out bone structure.
In using the darker contour your goal is to slenderize the face and offset it's squareness.
To make this easier, focus on the four corners of the square-face shape.

Apply darker contour on both sides of the forehead and blend. Using a rounding motion creating a curve. Contour should be blend well enough so that a muddy look is not created. The contour should be subtle.

Using the lighter contour apply under eyes and a small amount on the middle part of the forehead. This will brighten the eyes and give a little more attention to the center part of the face.

OIL CONTROL PRESSED POWDER
The last and most important step of corrective contouring is to apply facial powder. You can use either pressed or loose. The powder sets the contour that you have applied to your face. I recommend an oil control powder to help eliminate any oil breakthrough. The powder gives a smooth finish and provides a good base for the rest of your cosmetics you will use later.

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