How to Apply Makeup, According to a Makeup Artist

The Right Way to Wear Makeup

It seems like every day, there’s a new beauty or skincare product on the market. But, while you’d love to try them all, where do they fit into your current regimen? If you get a new serum, does it replace your currentmoisturizer? Should you be using concealer as well as foundation? “There are so many products available, it can be overwhelming,” says Benjamin Ruiz, Global Makeup Artist for Laura Mercier. But applying the correct products in the correct way can go a long way in helping you looking your absolute best. So we had Ruiz share his a step-by-step method to taking the madness out of putting on your makeup. (And for more expert beauty tips, check out these Beauty Secrets from the People Who Know Best.)

Moisturizer

Ideally, choose a moisturizer that has SPF already in it so that you don’t have to apply your daily sun protectionafter you moisturize. A separate eye cream is also worthwhile, since they're made specifically for the delicate eye area. Apply it before you put on your face moisturizer.

Put it on right: Don’t just dip your dirty finger into your cream. For hygiene purposes, use a clean cotton swab to scoop out a nickel-sized amount. Warm it up in your hands and then press it into your face. Then massage it in for 30 seconds. Don’t forget your neck and the tips of your earlobes (earrings make ‘em dry!).

Our picks: Peter Thomas Roth Max All Day Moisture Defense Sunscreen Lotion or Cream ($42;peterthomasroth.com), Amala Beauty Rejuvenating Eye Cream ($128;amalabeauty.com)

Primer

A primer really sets you up for makeup success. “It creates a beautiful canvas and gives longevity for yourfoundation,” says Ruiz. “Even if you don’t use foundation, it will soften the appearance of your skin and help concealer to stay put.” Feel like you’ve got too much on your face already? Opt an alphabet cream (BB or CC, for example), like the first-ever EE cream, Estée Lauder Enlighten Even Effect Skintone Corrector SPF 30 ($40;esteelauder.com), instead of using a primer and a foundation.

Put it on right: Warm up a dime-sized amount and then massage it into the face. Cover entire face with it and bring it down the neck to soften the appearance of the skin.

Our Pick: Laura Mercier FoundationPrimer Radiance ($20;

Foundation

If you want a lighter coverage, try a tinted moisturizer instead of a full-coverage foundation. “Every woman should have two foundations in her beauty arsenal: her every day, go-tofoundation and something a bit heavier for special events to optimize ‘photo op’ moments,” says Ruiz. Match your foundation to your neck or jaw line so that you don’t end up with a lighter head and darker body or vice versa.

Put it on right: Don’t do the dot-dot-dot and start blending, says Ruiz, because “by the time you get to the last dot, it’s a little dry and difficult to blend.” Instead, squirt some on to your hand, warm it up and then blend it in using your fingers or a sponge. Then, using the dry side of the sponge, buff it into your face. (See how it's done in this video on How to Apply Foundation for Flawless, Even Skin.)

Our pick: Stay All Day Foundation by Stila ($44; stilacosmetics.com)

Concealer

Some women skip foundation and go straight to concealer. Other women don’t bother with concealer if they usefoundation. No matter what you used before, concealer covers broken capillaries, dark circles and blemishes. Here's a pro tip: you don’t have to conceal your entire eye area, says Ruiz. “Maybe you just have darkness in the inner eye, so target your concealer instead of spreading it all over,” he says. “Less is always more.”

Put it on right: Get two shades of concealer—a lighter one and a darker one—and blend them together on the back of your hand with a brush to get a custom camouflage color. Test the shade on your chin first. When you’re satisfied with the shade, gently brush a bit of concealer onto the area where you need it and then press it in with your finger. Continue until the area is covered.

Our Pick: Shiseido Perfecting Stick Concealer ($27; shiseido.com)

Powder

Face powder sets your foundation and prevents your skin from getting too oily or shiny. Plus, it makes your face look smoother and helps to minimize any small imperfections.

Put it On Right: Ruiz prefers using a puff over a powder brush. He folds it like a taco, taps off excess, and presses and rolls it into the skin. “This way, you set your foundation without leaving any residue behind,” says Ruiz. If you prefer to use cream blush or highlighter, apply it before you put on powder. Otherwise, you risk the blush “pilling up.”

Eye Shadow

For all-day staying power, blend a bit of eye shadow primer, such as Bare Minerals PrimeTime Eye Primer ($18;bareescentuals.com), onto your lid. For even longer staying power, opt for a cream shadow over a powder. When choosing colors, remember that darkshades recede (best for the crease) and light shades make things come forward (best for the lid and orbital bone).

Put it on right: Blend a cream formula in with your finger, making sure that the color diffuses as you get to the outer edges of your eyes. If you’re using a powder, be sure to use a brush and not the applicator sponge. Start in the center of the lid and brush the color out to the left and then to the right. “You want the color to be concentrated in the center and then blend it out,” says Ruiz. Then start blending a lighter color up so you don’t see starts and stops.

Our pick: Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks, ($28; lauramercier.com)

Liner

“Liner can increase the volume of your lashes by tenfold,” says Ruiz, who prefers cake liner or kohl pencils. Avoid the cat-eye look and other high-graphic looks for everyday.

Put it on right: Line your upper lash line by aiming for the roots of your lashes. Apply it and then smudge it with a brush to blur the line. Whatever you do, don’t line the waterline (the inside of your eye); it can cause an eye infection. (Learn more 10 Pro Eyeliner Tricks to Upgrade Your Look.)

Our pick: Vapour Mesmerize Eyeliner ($20; vapourbeauty.com)

Mascara

Curl your lashes first and do it in three stages: the base first, then the mid-section of the lash. Finish off by getting the little baby lashes on the outside. “These tiny lashes are the unsung heroes and can really make your eyes pop,” says Ruiz. Change out your mascara every three months so that it’s fresh and doesn’t leave your lashes dry-looking and clumpy.

Put it on right: Go for one or two coats. Start at the base of your lashes and wiggle the wand a bit as you pull it up and out through the lashes. Use a light circular motion on baby lashes. Then, wipe off the wand and barely touch the bottom lashes.

Our pick: FLOWER Outstretched Lengthening Mascara ($8;flowerbeauty.com)

Blush

Blush makes your complexion look radiant and alive. It’s not hard to put on; the secret is to not overdo it. “Go easy on applying the color,” says Ruiz. “It’s simple to add more, but it’s more difficult to try to dial it back once it’s on.”

Put it on right: No matter what you see on Instagram pics of your friends, do not go old school and brush blush all the way up your cheekbone, using it as a contour device. Apply powder blush only to the apple of the cheek so it looks like a flush. If you need more color, opt for cream cheek blush or a cheek stick, which you can even layer on top of the powder blush.

Our pick: Loreal Visible Color Lift Cream to Powder Blush ($12;lorealparisusa.com)

Lips

Lip color is a great way express yourself so be adventurous with it. “Wear whatever color you want—nudes, reds, plums, brights,” says Ruiz. “Life is too short—it’s only lipstick.”

Put it on right: Lining and then filling in your lips with a pencil can help your lipstick stick. “But it’s a personal choice that you can certainly skip," says Ruiz. When applying lipstick, use a brush, dab some in the middle of your bottom lip and then roll your lips together to distribute it. Then come back and add a bit more to the outer edges. For a high-shine look, add a dab of gloss or petroleum jelly over the color. Pucker up, buttercup—you’re ready to face the day! (Now, learn how to make your lip color last with How to Keep Your Lipstick from Fading.)

Our pick: Colorlicious Lipstick by CoverGirl ($6; walmart.com)

A Simple (but Slightly Strange) Trick for Treating Chapped Lips

Fancy scrubs, toothbrushes and even tea bags: In the quest to nix winter lip flakes, most of us have tried just about everything. But there’s one genius fix that you haven’t heard of--and it doesn’t cost a thing.

What you need: A piece of Scotch tape. (Surely, you have a roll on your desk?)

What you do: Wrap a piece of tape around your index finger, sticky side out, to create a circle. Press the sticky side against your lips to pick up flakes. Repeat until smooth. 

Why it works: The adhesive gently lifts flakes without abrading the thin skin of your lips. It’s brilliant in a dry-lip emergency and much less aggressive than a scrub or (worse) picking with your fingers, which can cause tearing.

Bonus pro tip: Top off your newly smooth lips with a hydrating oil (it penetrates better than a standard stick or balm) and let it absorb for a few minutes before applying any color on top.

7 Makeup Tips Nobody Told You About

It has taken me years to learn specific techniques, and develop my skills as a makeup artist. Overtime there are a few tips I have picked-up that have taught me to be more effective in my application. I have learned that you don't have to be a professional to apply makeup that looks beautiful and natural. These tips and tricks will not only save you time, but will enhance your looks in the process.

1) De-clump Mascara: I am a big supporter of replacing your mascara every month; however, sometimes all we have is that clumpy tube we keep meaning to replace. If you find yourself in this situation just put a few drops of Visine into your mascara. This will help break up the clumps, and your mascara will be working like new until you get the chance to replace it.

2) Business Card Eye Stencil: I learned this trick in makeup school and I have been using it ever since. I use a business card to create sharper defined lines for my eye shadow when I am looking for something a bit more dramatic. This trick works great for creating a cat eye effect.

3) Tightlining: In the everlasting pursuit for longer, thicker, and fuller lashes, there is a very easy makeup trick to help us achieve this. Often referred to as the invisible liner, tightlining is the method of lining your upper waterline instead of above your lashes to give the appearance of thicker lashes. The image to the right shows an eye without tightlining (top) and one with tightlining (bottom). While the difference is subtle the overall look goes a long way.

4) Eye Shadow That Pops: Ever buy a vibrant color of eye shadow and when you apply it you notice it looks anything but vibrant? The trick is to apply a cream color base coat all over your lid before applying eye shadow. This base with allow for the truest color of the eye shadow to appear on your lid. I personally love the MAC Paint Pot in the color Painterly.

5) Airbrushing Without an Airbrush: The beautyblender is a reusable makeup sponge that allows for even and effortless foundation application. It leaves you with similar effects to that of airbrushing and will never leave streaks in your skin the way a brush can. It is fast, effective, easy to clean, and goes strong for months before it needs replacing.

6) Heat Up That Lash Curler: Blast a hairdryer onto your (metal) lash curler for no more than 3-4 seconds before using. Heating up your lash curler ever so slightly will have a similar effect on your lashes that a curling iron would have on your hair.

7) Powder on Lashes: A little bit of baby powder on your lashes before you put on your mascara can transform the thickness of your lashes. Just a small dusting of powder before a couple coats of mascara will provide you with a noticeable difference in the thickness of your lashes.

15 Common Eyebrow Mistakes You're Probably Making

The days of tadpole brows and penciled-in shapes are long gone thanks to the likes of bold brow beauties Cara Delevingne, Brooke Shields, and Lily Collins. With show-stopping face-framers being the norm right now, you'd think we could finally dismiss those major brow mistakes as a thing of the past, right? Wrong. It turns out you may be sabotaging your own gorgeous eyebrows without even realizing it. The solution: Remember these tips before your next tweezing session. You'll thank us later!

Eyebrow Mistake #1: Choosing the Wrong-Color Brow Pencil

If you have brown hair, you don't necessarily want to use a brown eyebrow pencil. Hibba Kapil, brow expert and founder of Hibba NYC says, "Buy a brow product that's a shade or two lighter than your actual hair color." It looks more natural and less harsh that way. Another tip? If you have highlights, match the pencil shade to the lighter strands for the most genuine-looking finish.

We like Dior Diorshow Brow Styler Ultra-Fine Precision Brow Pencil ($29, sephora.com), for blending seamlessly with almost any hair color.

Eyebrow Mistake #2: Using a Magnifying Mirror

Magnifying mirrors are great for a precise makeup application, but when it comes to hair removal, not so much. "Be an arm's-length distance from the mirror and use as much natural light as possible when plucking your brows," says celebrity eyebrow specialist Joey Healy. "By viewing your brows too close up, you lose perspective on how much hair you've already taken off."

Eyebrow Mistake #3: Plucking Before a Shower or Bath

It's no secret that tweezing can hurt, but a steamy shower will open up the pores and soften the hair follicle so hairs can glide out easier. Bonus: This also helps limit redness and irritation. Tweeze after your bath instead and it'll be (almost) painless.

Eyebrow Mistake #4: Tweezing Too Often

"Routinely tweezing the eyebrows every day can lead to some serious overplucking," says Kapil. Instead, shape your brows every one to two weeks, depending on your rate of hair growth. By allowing them to grow in a bit, you'll have more to work with and avoid going too thin.

Eyebrow Mistake #5: Applying Skin Care Products to the Brow Area

You wouldn't slather face cream on your scalp, would you? Of course not! So there's no reason to apply it to your brows either. "Avoid getting any lotions, gels, sunscreens, foundations, or moisturizers on or around the brow area," says Sania Vucetaj, expert brow tamer and owner of Sania's Brow Bar. "They seep into the brows and prevent growth, or worse, cause the hairs to fall out."

Eyebrow Mistake #6: Going Too Bold

A good pencil can really up your brow game when used correctly, but many of us tend to be a bit too heavy-handed when applying it. Instead of a hard line, pencil in your brows using short, light strokes for a more natural look. Alternatively, try a product like Glossier Boy Brow ($16, glossier.com), which uses a tapered brush for a clean and effortless application.

Eyebrow Mistake #7: Using Brow Stencils

In theory, brow stencils are a wonderful way to get perfectly shaped eyebrows. In reality, though, one style of brows simply isn't a fit for all. More often than not, the stencil creates a brow that doesn't work with your unique face shape. Ditch the stencil and work off your own natural shape for a more complementary style.

Eyebrow Mistake #8: Making Brows Identical

When grooming your brows, don't obsess over symmetry. Try to shape your eyebrows in a way that ensures they start and end at generally the same points. Keep in mind that your face isn't perfectly symmetrical, so your brows may not be either (as the saying goes, eyebrows should be sisters, not twins).

Eyebrow Mistake #9: Overtrimming Edges

Believe it or not, very few people actually need brow trimming. But if you feel like it's absolutely necessary for you, Vucetaj advises brushing the hairs upward and trimming only the ones that majorly stick out. Remember to never cut into the arch, otherwise you could end up with a choppy finish.

Eyebrow Mistake #10: Misplacing Your Arch

A strong arch is essential for giving you the ultimate sultry gaze (case in point: Marilyn Monroe's perfectly arched brows). An arch too close to the center of the brow, however, could leave you stuck with a perpetually surprised or angry look. Avoid this by keeping the arch two-thirds of the way out from the beginning of your brow, says Healy. This will enhance your eye shape rather than distract from it.

Eyebrow Mistake #11: Forgetting the Baby Hairs

Although those little blond baby hairs might seem like no big deal, their presence truly does make a difference in your overall look. By tweezing or waxing these small hairs, your brow lines will look cleaner and more defined.

Eyebrow Mistake #12: Tweezing Too Much in the Center

For those of us trying to avoid a unibrow, be very careful when tweezing the center area. Widening the gap between your brows can make facial features appear wider. Keep this rule in mind: "The beginning of your brows should never align with your nostril, but rather they should align with the top bridge of the nose," says Vucetaj.

Eyebrow Mistake #13: Plucking, Waxing, or Threading During Your Period

Most women are more sensitive during that time of the month, so hold off on grooming until after your period has ended to avoid an extra-painful hair-removal session.

Eyebrow Mistake #14: Skimping on Quality Tweezers

Using high-quality tools is vital for getting the job done right. Choose tweezers with slanted edges rather than a pointed tip; they tend to be easier to maneuver. Also, make sure you buy stainless steel tweezers to avoid any metals that could irritate delicate skin. One to try: Tweezerman Slant Tweezers ($23, tweezerman.com).

Eyebrow Mistake #15: Tweezing Multiple Hairs at a Time

It's difficult to be accurate when you're pulling out more than one hair at a time. Plus, by grabbing several strands instead of one, you're much more likely to overpluck and create sparse-looking brows (no, thank you!).

Perfect Makeup: 8 Super-Easy Steps for Looking Flawless--Fast!

Step 1: Hide Dark Circles

The first step of all: Apply a moisturizer with SPF to help concealer glide on smoothly.
Then use concealer only where you need it, like on undereye circles and blemishes, advises makeup artist Ana Marie Rizzieri, who created the look in these photos. Try a creamy formula, like Laura Mercier Secret Concealer, in a shade that matches your skin tone. “Choosing a shade lighter is a myth,” she says. “Too-white circles under your eyes look like you wore goggles while tanning.” Apply in little stripes with a pointed concealer brush. Then blend using your ring finger for the lightest touch, and don’t tug on delicate undereye areas, Rizzieri instructs.

Step 2: A Touch of Base

To get perfectly even skin the speedy way, use a foundation stick.
It’s easy and gives you plenty precise application. We like Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick . Try Rizzieri’s technique: Using the stick like a giant marker, draw thick lines down cheekbones, the sides of your nose and above brows, and blend with your fingers. Want to look a little more sun-kissed? Before blending, use a second stick that’s two or three shades darker in all the same places for a streak-free glow (it looks dark in the pictures, but we promise it melts right in). Mix both colors together over your face and down onto your neck using your fingers—the heat from your hands will warm up the foundation and help it glide.

Expert tip: Want lighter coverage? Rub moisturizer on your hands before you blend for a sheer, dewy finish.

Step 3: Reassess and Perfect!

If a pesky zit or mark is still poking through, go back and hide it with an extra layer of concealer. 
Use the same kind as in step one (it worked for Alice’s forehead scratch), or try a cover-up that contains salicylic acid, like Almay Clear Complexion Concealer, which helps shrink blemishes while it camouflages. Dab it onto problem areas with a pointed brush instead of slicking it on from the tube. Right on top of the blemish, “it’s not meant to be totally blended in,” says Rizzieri, but to avoid cakeyness, use your ring finger to pat its perimeter outward until smooth. 

Step 4: Now Blush!

Forget shading and sculpting cheekbones with a brush and powder, and try a cream blushinstead for that glow-from-within effect. 
Apply to the apples of your cheeks, as seen here. (The fast way to find yours: Smile!) Then blend the color up toward your temples with your fingers. Our pick: (Yves Saint Laurent Creme de Blush in No. 6 Rouge Passion. Bright, bold hues like the berry shade used on our model can look natural, but if you’re color-shy, build the intensity by gradually layering it on. 

Step 5: Apply Shimmery Eye Base

For pro-looking eye makeup in no time, apply a wash of sheer, shimmery cream shadow from lash lines to brow bones using your pointer finger. 
Try Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow in Copper Canyon, which comes with all the shades you need to create this look. (Bonus: Shimmer helps hide stray eyebrow hairs if you don’t have time to tweeze!) If your skin is fair like our model’s, try a silvery white shade. For medium to dark skin tones, opt for a champagne color instead. To get an extra bright-eyed effect, dot the color onto the inner corners of your eyes too. Celebs use this trick on the red carpet all the time, Rizzieri says. 

Step 6: Make ‘Em Pop

Next, use bronze and gold cream shadows (both are in that same Revlon palette) to give eyes more depth. 
Apply the bronze shade in your creases with a flat shadow brush for more control, and use your fingers to smudge it down over the lids—avoiding the brow bones. There shouldn’t be any harsh lines or stripes of color, says Rizzieri; it should look blended and effortless. To make everything budge-proof (important with creamy formulas like these), set the cream with a matching powder eyeshadow, or dust a colorless translucent powder on top (like the kind used in step three). Then, to make eyes look even bigger, pat some gold cream shadow onto the centers of your lids and run a little along your lower lash lines with your finger or a small brush.

Step 7: Add Some Definition

For more intensity, rim your upper lash lines with a brown liner pencil and smudge it upward with your shadow brush. 
Then set with the same powder eyeshadow used in the previous step. Finish off with two coats of mascara, like Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara, on top and bottom—focusing on the outer lashes with the top of the wand. If your brows aren’t as full as our model’s, lightly fill in any gaps with a pencil and use a disposable mascara wand to brush the hairs up.

Expert tip: To give eyes an even bigger boost, use an eyelash curler before you apply mascara. Start as close to the roots of your lashes as possible and gently pulse the curler forward bit by bit to the ends.

Step 8: Get Lush-Looking Lips

If your lips are dry or at all chapped, gently buff with a damp washcloth and apply lip balm. 
Let it sink in well, and blot with a tissue if it feels slippery. Using a strawberry-color lipstick, likeMaybelline New York ColorSensational Lipstick in Very Cherry, straight from the tube, apply it to the center of your mouth (make a kissy face!), where color tends to wear off first, says Rizzieri. Blend the lipstick out over your lips, patting the color on with your fingertip to help it last. “This gives you that fresh, just-ate-a-popsicle look,” she says. To amp up things for night, add a layer of gloss for extra shine.

Expert tip: Run a piece of ice over your lips before slicking on gloss to help color last all day and prevent it from bleeding. Ta-da, you’re done!

History of Makeup

From the copper and lead ore that the ancient Egyptians used to create the world's first cosmetics to the scientifically advanced products of today that can do everything from hide pores, smooth complexions, and turn the pale green of your eyes a vivid shade of emerald, makeup has been an integral part of humankind for thousands of years. Over the centuries, women used burnt matches to darken their eyes, berries to stain their lips and young boys' urine to fade their freckles. They even swallowed ox blood in some misguided attempt to improve their complexions.

Women throughout history put their health at risk with many of their homemade cosmetics. In some cultures, for example, women used arsenic, lead, mercury, and even leeches to give themselves the pale appearance deemed beautiful in the old days. Thankfully, we've come a long way from the days of using toxic and deadly mixtures to enhance our looks. 

you're likely to receive from your cosmetics is an irritation or a rash from using a product that's too harsh for your skin. Yet, despite decades of safety testing and a safety record unparalleled in many industries, there are many myths circulating about the dangers of cosmetic ingredients

HEART FACE SHAPE

How to tell if your face is shaped like a heart:

• Your cheeks are wider than your hairline.
• Your chin is narrow and pointed.
• A true heart-shaped face also has a widow's peak. 

Where you should contour:

• Along the sides of your forehead and temples to create balance between the wider upper half of your face and the more narrow lower half.
• The area below your cheekbones starting from your ears and ending in the middle of your cheeks.
• The small area right below your chin to soften the point.

Where you should highlight:

• Under your eyes in an upside-down triangle shape, which brightens your eyes.
• In the middle of your forehead and the middle of your chin to help broaden these naturally narrow areas.

• OBLONG FACE SHAPE

  How to tell if your face is oblong:
  • Your face is almost twice as long as it is wide.
  • You have no major points along your jaw, chin, or hairline. 
  Where you should contour:
  • Along your hairline to create the illusion of a lower hairline.
  • Under your chin to make your face appear a little rounder.
  • The area below your cheekbones starting from your ears and ending in the middle of your cheeks.
  Where you should highlight:
  • Under your eyes in an upside-down triangle shape to brighten your eyes.

  • OVAL FACE SHAPE

    How to tell if your face is shaped like an oval:
    • Your face is 1.5 times longer than it is wide.
    • You have no major points along your jaw, chin, or hairline.
    • Your face resembles an upside-down egg. 
    Where you should contour:
    • The sides of your forehead just slightly to make your hairline appear a little more narrow.
    • The area below your cheekbones starting from your ears and ending in the middle of your cheeks.
    Where you should highlight:
    • In the middle of your forehead and the middle of your chin.
    • Under your eyes and along your brow bone to brighten your eye area.
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    • RECTANGLE FACE SHAPE

      How to tell if your face is shaped like a rectangle:
      • The width of your hairline and jawline are about even.
      • Your face is longer than it is wide. 
      Where you should contour:
      • On the sides of your forehead to make your hairline appear more narrow.
      • Along your hairline to create the illusion of a lower hairline. 
      • Under your jawbone to make your jawline appear more narrow.
      • The area below your cheekbones starting from your ears and ending in the middle of your cheeks.
      Where you should highlight:
      • In the middle of your chin.
      • Under your eyes and along your brow bone to brighten your eye area.
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      • ROUND FACE SHAPE

        How to tell if your face is round:
        • Your face is about as wide as it is long. 
        • You have no major points along your jaw, chin, or hairline.
        Where you should contour:
        • On the sides of your forehead and along your temples to make this wider area appear more narrow.
        • The area below your cheekbones starting from your ears to in the middle of your cheeks, and then curving down to your jawline to lengthen your face.
        Where you should highlight:
      • In the middle of your forehead and the middle of your chin.
      • Under your eyes in an upside-down triangle shape to brighten your eyes.
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      • SQUARE FACE SHAPE

        How to tell if your face is shaped like a square:
        • Your face is about as long as it is wide. 
        • The width of your hairline and jawline are about even.
        Where you should contour:
        • On the sides of your forehead to make your hairline appear more narrow. 
        • Under your jawbone to make your jawline appear more narrow.
        • The area below your cheekbones starting from your ears and ending in the middle of your cheeks.
        Where you should highlight:
        • In the middle of your forehead and the middle of your chin.
        • Under your eyes and along your brow bone to brighten your eye area.
        
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