There is no such thing as a perfect face because there is no perfect facial feature. Perfection is when all of the facial features work together. So, by creating an illusion an imperfection of the face can be altered by makeup. For example a nose can be re-shaped, a cheekbone raised or lengthened, a jaw line rounded off or narrowed, angularity added or removed, and jowls double chins de-emphasized. Makeup foundation helps even out the skin tone. It is much easier to accomplish this by using a high-coverage foundation. It should be applied very sheer where coverage is not needed, and a little more can be applied in those areas where additional opacity is required. High coverage foudations looks very natural when properly applied.

Multiple eye shadow applications, using the contrast of light or color, can enlarge, add dimension and reshape the eye. Light-colored eye shadow can help make a small eyelid appear larger, and dark eye shadow  can make a large or bulging lid appear smaller. A dark shadow at the inside corner of the eyelid will pull the eye in toward the nose, and a light one will push it out from the nose. A light shadow in the middle of the lid will make it appear more round.

Eye liner can make an eyelid appear more rounded or lift it at the outer corner to prevent the eye from drooping. Minor irregularities along the edge can be made smooth and even.

Mascara can help reshape the eye. To make the eye appear more round, place additional mascara on the lashes in the center of the eye; to achieve lift at the outer corner, apply more mascara on the lashes on the outer-half of the eye.

Blush can add shape and dimension to the cheekbone; and lipstick easily can reshape the mouth. These techniques work exceptionally well when the two sides of the face lack symmetry.

The skills and advice of the professional makeup artist play an important role in helping you with your makeup.

Mina Dimakis-Lev

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