"Nose Contouring,Techniques, Face Shapes, and Common Mistakes, step by step guide.

                              

picture from pexel

In this blog, I'll tell you about nose contouring  what magic it done to your nose, nose contouring for different nose shape, necessary products need and more. 

What's Nose Contouring?

 Nose contouring is a makeup technique that involves using makeup products to change the appearance of the nose, creating the illusion of a different shape or size. 

Why/How Nose contouring change appearance or create illusion ?(Science Emphasize)

Science explanation about how nose contouring works it's actually based on how a light and shadow affect view. Means Using darker shade along the side of nose appear  natural shadow and using lighter shade along the bridge of nose reflects light, making nose more lifted. For blending use brush with denser bristle for accuracy. contouring not clearly change your nose bone shape but create depth in a nose and enhancement.. 

Is Nose contouring works for all same?

No, not all nose contouring suited for all nose it depend on nose shape . Different nose shape have different nose contouring

Nose contouring for different nose shapes.

Picture from pexel. straight nose

Straight Nose: To add dimension to a straight nose, apply a shade slightly darker than your skin tone to the side of bridge, starting from the eye brows and blending down towards the tip. Avoid adding to much contour.

 

Bumpy Nose: Apply contour along the side of bridge to create the illusion of straight nose. Highlight down the center of nose to draw attention away from any bumps.

Wide nose picture from pexel

Wide Nose: Use a contour shade to draw  two straight lines down the sides of nose, starting from the inner corner of the eyebrows and stopping before the nostrils. Apply the highlighter down the  center of nose, including the tip, to create the illusion of length.

                        

crooked nose picture from pexel

Crooked Nose: Apply a darker and lighter  contour shade to the side of the nose that appears more prominent and to correct the path of symmetry. Use highlighter on the opposite side to balance the appearance.

                                

Bulbous nose tip picture from pexel

Bulbous Nose: Apply darker contour shade on the either  side of bridge of the nose and tip of the nose to create the illusion of a more lifted appearance. Use a highlighter on the bridge of the nose to draw the attention upwards.

Large nose. This picture from pexel 

  Long Nose: Apply darker shade and draw wider  than the bridge . Use a lighter shade to create a wider line. Highlight the bridge of nose to draw attention upwards.

Small nose picture from pexel

Short Nose: Apply darker  shade to draw thicker line along the bridge.

Use lighter shade to create a narrow line and lower tip of the nose. Highlight the bridge to accentuate its length

When should do Nose contour?

Nose contouring is best for

Photos/ Videos

Evening/night makeup for special occasion

When people want subtle defined look (subtle contouring is best for minimal makeup)

Who should be Cautious using contour?

People who want Permanantly  change 

Expecting unrealistic result in one try instead of practicing . Nose contouring is a art.

Step by step method for nose contouring.

1.use contour shade little bit darker than your shade

2.Apply from eye brows to nostril along side of nose 

3.Apply light shade Highlighter or shimmer at the bridge of nose for uplifted nose tip

4.With the help of brush blend it well for defined nose.

5. sponge for blending help smooth trasition and denser bristle brush create more accuracy.

Avoid some common mistakes in nose contouring

• Some people use too much darker shade that too warm for their skin tone and doesn't blend well. This makes false illusion rather than shows natural appearance.
• Don't use shimmer contour
• Don't use Wrong shade use  too warm shade for contouring create dirty look
• Don't Blend well 
• use too much product shows harsh  shadow 

Truth about nose Contouring and limitations

Instead of wanting permanant changes or expected to want bone structure change consult a asthetic professional for permananat change. Nose contouring only create  illusion affect it defind your nose temporary with the makeup. Need to understand this concept that makeup only use to enhance face features , boost confidence not change bone structure.

What nose contour do or used so much? benefits, facts

Nose contouring is not so necessarily necessary, but it can be used to enhance or change the look of the nose for various reasons:

It create Balance and proportion in overall face features

It used for Correcting Imperfections(help for  bumpy nose ) 

Use to Enhancing Features make it more prettier

Used for Personal taste( form of self expression and create creativity)

NOSE CONTOURING PRODUCT.

Contour Product(use contour powder, stick or cream)

Highlighter(shade that compliments you, usually lighter than your skin tone & should have soft, shimmery)

Makeup Brushes/Blenders

Setting Powder

It's important to choose products that work well with your skin type and provide a natural looking finish.

Be sure to blend your contour and highlight carefully to avoid harsh affect.

Note that makeup is an art form, Not used it to hide your features and indentity . All people are beautiful in their own way. Many people are perfectly happy with their natural nose shape. 

If someone chooses not to contour their nose or wear makeup at all, that choice is equally valid.

The decision to use makeup and contouring techniques is personal taste and individual style.

                                      

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