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Evonne

Flat Face, No Problem—Here’s How I Add Natural Dimension

After doing makeup for over 1,000 girls, I’ve learned this: flat features don’t need drama—they need strategy. This client had soft, medium-volume features with low contrast and minimal facial depth. The goal? A sweet, lifted look with believable 3D structure. ✨ Base: We went with a sheer, radiant foundation to show off her great skin without masking it. 👃 Contour: A subtle double-C shadow technique along the sides of the nose gave her a soft, believable bridge. A pinpoint highlighter at the nose tip pulled the whole structure upward. 🎨 Cheeks: Her natural apples sit high and close to her nose, which made her mid-face appear droopy. I used blush to move the “visual high point” outward, and a mid-face highlight to create fullness across the cheeks. 🖊️ Brows: Originally faint and tapered off. I rebuilt them with soft arches and textured strokes—fluffier, slightly arched brows instantly brought balance and definition. Small tweaks, major lift. #beauty #makeup #facecontour

Flat Face, No Problem—Here’s How I Add Natural Dimension
beverlymills

Beauty Insight: Hollow Areas Can Be Visual Anchors Too

I recently had a realization—features like under-eye hollows or tear troughs, often labeled as “flaws,” actually help create visual structure on the face. That’s why some people find that brightening the center of their face makes it look bigger—not smaller. Without balancing that highlight with blush or contour on the outer areas, the face can look flat and over-expanded. (Unless that’s the look you’re going for, of course.) Think of makeup like painting: when you brighten one area, others need to adjust accordingly to reflect how light naturally works. No highlight or shadow exists in isolation. Visual focus is everything. Korean “glass-skin” highlights are a perfect example—they don’t just glow, they subtly shift attention to the cheeks and refine the facial outline. Same with blush, bangs, lip color, brows, even curled pieces near the ears—all shift where people look. Ask yourself: What do I want to emphasize? What do I want to soften? Let your visual center guide the rest. #beauty #makeup #facecontour

Beauty Insight: Hollow Areas Can Be Visual Anchors Too
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