How To Contour Your Heart-Shaped Face

By Mia Evelyn

2 March 2023

If you have a heart-shaped face, then you need to apply contour to get the most flattering look. Contouring is the art of sculpting your face with makeup to create an illusion of depth and dimension. With the right technique, you can make your heart-shaped face look slimmer and more defined. 
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Here’s how to contour your heart-shaped face in just five steps: 

Step 1: Choose the Right Contour Color

When it comes to contouring your heart-shaped face, you’ll want to choose a shade that’s a few shades darker than your natural skin tone. As a general rule of thumb, you should use a matte contour powder that’s two shades darker than your skin tone. This will help create a subtle and natural-looking contour.
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Step 2: Apply Contour to the Right Areas

Once you’ve chosen your contour color, it’s time to apply it to the right areas. For heart-shaped faces, the contour should be applied to the hollows of the cheeks, the sides of the forehead, and along the jawline. You can also contour under your chin and along the sides of your nose. Make sure to blend the contour

Step 3: Highlight Key Areas

Once you’ve applied the contour, it’s time to add some highlights. Highlighting will help bring out the features of your face and make it look more defined. Apply a highlighter to the top of your cheekbones, the center of your forehead, under the eyes, and on the chin.
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Step 4: Blend, Blend, Blend!

The key to a flawless contour is blending. Use a fluffy brush to blend the contour and highlight together. This will help create a seamless look and make the contour look more natural. Blending does take a lot of effort, especially when you are trying to make it look natural but it’s worth it. For an extra bit of warmth and glow, you can use a bronzer to add a bit of color to your face. Using a light hand, blend the bronzer into the contour and highlight for a natural and sun-kissed look. Once you’ve finished blending everything, you can add a bit of blush to your cheeks and some highlighter to your cheekbones and browbones to complete the look.

Step 5: Set Your Look

Once you’ve blended everything, it’s time to set your look. Use a setting powder to help lock in the contour and highlight. This will help make sure your look lasts all day long. It is always important to use a setting powder or a setting spray to make sure the sweating or any stressed-out physical conditions doesn’t ruin your make-up.
The key to contouring a heart-shaped face is to apply the product in the right areas. Use a darker shade of blush or bronzer to contour the sides of your face and a lighter shade to highlight the middle. Additionally, focus on creating the illusion of bigger eyes and a stronger jawline to create a more balanced look.

Contouring is a great way to define and sculpt your heart-shaped face. With the right technique, you can create a flattering and natural look. Just remember to choose the right contour color, apply the contour to the right areas, add some highlights, blend everything, and set your look. With a few simple steps, you can easily create a look that frames your heart-shaped face with a beautiful, sculpted look.

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