What 8 Years of Makeup Taught My Wide Face

I’ve had a square-round face for as long as I can remember—and I spent years trying to contour it into submission. Spoiler: that didn’t work. What finally made a difference? Brightening the center line of my face—forehead, nose bridge, chin. It’s not just for glow—it redirects attention inward and softens the width. Here’s what I now swear by: • Highlight the vertical center (I call it “the spine of the face”). • Keep contour light and subtle near the jaw corners—they’re already strong. • Use a mix of matte and shimmer—matte to structure, shimmer to lift. • Avoid harsh horizontal contour lines—they add width. • Focus light on the inner cheekbone and tear trough area. I call this zone the “cheek-tear sweet spot.” Once I stopped fighting my face shape and started guiding the eye, everything changed. #beauty #makeup #FaceShapeFix