- By Bornika Das
- Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:02 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Face Contouring For Beginners: While contouring might seem like a trick of a professional makeup artist, but is not true. With proper techniques, everyone can contour their face, even beginners. Face contouring adds a bit more definition to the cheekbones, slims down your jawline or simply enhances your natural features. However, the secret to achieving perfect contouring is to know your personal face shape and where to place the highlights and shadows to bring out the best in your facial features. Be it a round, oval, square, heart-shaped, or diamond-shaped face, contouring can be achieved by makeup professionals as well as beginners.
What seemed complicated even a few years back has become easier. Face shape contouring can be achieved by following a few easy, beginner-friendly steps. These will help to easily sculpt, define and glow. Here are the beginner-friendly tips that can help you achieve flawless, naturally radiant-looking contour in no time.
Step-By-Step Face Shape Contouring For Beginners
Contouring Round Face
A round face tends to have softer angles; thus, the aim is to create the illusion of length and definition.
Cheekbones: Start from the ear and sweep the contour diagonally towards the corner of the mouth, stopping midway.
Jawline: Lightly contour along the jaw to create more definition.
Forehead: Add a bit along the temples to make the face appear longer.
Pro-tip: Blending everything well plays a key role. Harsh lines can make the contour look obvious rather than natural.
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Contouring Oval Face
Oval faces are often considered the most balanced shape, so the contour is used to enhance the features rather than reshape them.
Cheekbones: Apply contour slightly under the cheekbones, blending upwards.
Jawline: Add a light touch near the hairline to keep proportions balanced.
Forehead: A gentle sweep under the jaw adds structure without over-defining.
Pro-tip: Remember for an oval face, contouring less is more to bring out the best features.
Face Shape Contouring Tips For Beginners (Image Credits: Canva)
Contouring Square Face
Square faces have strong jawlines and broad foreheads. The main goal of contouring is to create soft angles and elongate the face.
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Cheekbones: Angle the contour slightly downwards for a more tapered look.
Jawline: Apply contour along the jaw to slightly soften the edges.
Forehead: Contour near the temples and along the hairline to balance width.
Pro-tip: Diffuse the contour well to avoid adding more sharpness to the already defined features.
By following these basic tips, beginners with any face shape can contour their face with ease and comfort. These will not only help to enhance your features, but also provide a flawless makeup look.
