Creating a slimmer, more defined appearance to the face with makeup might seem like a tall task, but these time-tested expert tips make it easy, effective and essential foolproof.
Cheat the Light
While she isn’t a fan of “slimming” and prefers to use the word define, Sofia Tilbury, celebrity makeup artist and brand ambassador for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, says the easiest way to sculpt and define your face is with cream contour and bronzers, such as Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer. “Define and lift the look of your features by gliding your contour high along on the cheekbones then tap into the temples, jawline and either side of the nose, before blending out with a brush. To keep that lifted effect, I also like to apply a lighter shade of Magic Away Concealer in the inner corners of the eyes, upwards along the outer corner and down the centre of the nose, forehead and chin. This helps to cheat the light, bouncing away shadow and illuminating the highest points of the face. Finish with blush and highlight high on the cheekbones and blend up and out towards the top of the ear for a glowing, sculpted and lifted-looking finish.”
Perfect the Pinch
Pro tip: Backstage and behind the scenes, Charlotte swears by ice for a fresh, tightened, lifted look, and her Cryo-Recovery Face Mask and Eye Serum are perfect for getting that cooling, depuffing effect in just 10 minutes. “I also always take the time to massage the face in circular motions using Magic Serum, Magic Cream and Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil,” Sofia shares. “Create hooks with your index fingers and smooth outwards and upwards beneath the cheekbones, then gently pinch along the jawline in one sweeping motion to reduce the look of fluid retention and really carve out those facial features before makeup!”
Edit the Apple Application
You’ve most likely heard this blush-tip 101: “Applying blush directly to the apples of your cheeks will make your cheeks appear fuller and more youthful,” says Lori Leib, Bodyography creative director and professional makeup artist. But to create the look of a slimmer face, Leib says apply blush to the upper apples of your cheeks and slightly around your temples.
Celeb makeup artist Renée Loiz also takes the “edited apple” route. “Sweeping blush along the upper part of your cheeks [she likes using Kosas Contrachroma Blush] and not directly on the apples of cheeks is another technique to make your face look thinner. When you apply on the apples, you’re drawing attention to the roundest part of your face. But when you apply blush to the upper part of your cheeks, this draws the face upwards.”
“A good blush fixes everything!” reiterates celebrity makeup artist Jenna Nicole. “Give an elongated and lifted look to your face by only hitting the tops of your cheekbones—never the apples of the cheeks.”
Source: Newbeauty