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.
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