7 Tips to Add Dimension to a Flat Face

I’ve done makeup on over 1,000 girls, and here’s how I add real dimension to flat faces. Face breakdown: Features are moderate but soft—perfect for a sweet, natural look. Low contrast means features can appear blurred from afar. Plenty of open space, with high apples close to the nose, causing a slight droop effect. Makeup game plan: Choose a lightweight, radiant base to highlight naturally good skin. Use “double C lines” for subtle nose shadowing, paired with a highlight on the nose bridge to lift and sculpt. Apply blush slightly outward from the cheekbones; brighten the center of the face to create fullness and balance. The original brows were sparse and faded—adding soft, natural strokes with a gentle arch brings youthfulness and frames the eyes beautifully. Little tricks, big impact. #beauty #makeup #contouring