Makeup can be an incredibly fun and exciting way to enhance your features, especially for beginners! It can particularly become overwhelming when there are all these face shapes and don’t know how to cater to yours. You’re in the right place to learn ALL about makeup for round faces. In this blog post, you will learn the BEST makeup tricks for a contoured and defined look! Let’s get started.
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First off, what makes a round face?!
Great point, since you’re reading this blog post it’s essential to know what makes a round face! Round faces typically have an asymmetrical face with slightly fuller cheekbones. The jawline is round and the length/width is the same.
What’s mentioned above isn’t the blueprint of a round face, but it is what’s most common. Round faces can completely vary when it comes to features. For example, some round faces can have full cheeks with a defined jaw.
Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, and Isla Fisher are a few celebrity names with this face shape! It’s also the most common face shape there is, and is often referred to as a “baby” face for the younger appearance it gives.
Contour
Contour is very important because it provides that sculpted look a round face needs. It’s crucial to make sure your contour is cool-toned not warm-toned. Otherwise, you’re going to end up looking like an orange! Often brands don’t pay enough attention and make contour orange when it’s not supposed to be. A suitable cheap bronzer that is cool-toned is the Elf Putty Bronzer, this actually works as a contour because of how cool-toned it is!
First method: C Shape
This is the perfect natural contour method, a C shape. Start at your forehead and go all the down to your chin. This is an effective and speedy way to contour your round face.
Second way: 3 shape
This is a great option for those wanting more definition. Remember to keep a 3 shape, start at your forehead, go under your cheekbone, and end along your jaw.
Bronzer
Bronzer is another excellent way to define your face, as well as bring warmth to it! Make sure the bronzer is about 2-3 shades darker than your skin tone for best results. Using the correct shade will make your face appear more structured.
Bronzer should always be applied right over contour, the 3 rule mentioned above is most common for it as well. To do so, start a 3 from your forehead, go under your cheekbone, and stop at your jaw. For best results use a fluffy brush and move the brush in a buffing motion.
Learn more about bronzer and how to use it here!
Lift Your Blush Up!
This is an incredible hack that makes all the difference! Instead of applying blush on the apples of your cheeks apply it along your cheekbone. This way your face will appear more lifted and angled! Continue to bring the brush all the way up your temples.
I have a round face and this looks fabulous. It certainly helps to make your face look more structured and lifted.
Place highlighter HIGHER
Instead of applying your highlighter right on your cheekbone, apply it a little higher. This way, your face will appear more structured.
Place attention on the eyes
For round faces, it’s essential to place attention around your eyes, which will give a more striking appearance. Play around with different eyeshadow looks, even if it’s simple it will make a difference!
Here are some of my blog post tutorials:
Easy Pink Eyeshadow Look Using Cream Eyeshadow!
STUNNING Bronzy Pink Eyeshadow Look For Beginners! (Video Included!)
Testing Out How To Do The VIRAL Crease Eyeshadow Hack!
Kajal
Since we are on the topic of eyes, an AMAZING product to bring up is Kajal! If you didn’t know, Kajal leaves you with a striking black waterline as no other product can. I love it because of how quick it is, a few swipes and you’re done.
Learn ALL about Kajal and how to apply in this guide!
Eyebrows
When it comes to brows, defined looks will always look good on a round face. Remember, it’s all about bringing attention to your eyes so focusing on your brows is important!
Don’t be afraid to add a sharp arch at the end, because of the round face it won’t look like too much and should complement you well.
There you have it, the most promising pieces of makeup advice for round faces. By following the makeup tips and tricks we’ve explored in this blog post, you can create a more contoured and defined look that flatters your features and boosts your confidence! Subscribe to the Beginners Guide To Makeup to keep up with the latest for makeup beginners!
