Non-Surgical Nose Shaping Techniques from Professional Makeup Artists

GuidelinesNose ShapingWith Foundation

Today, beauty standards have changed, and many people are looking to fix facial imperfections through various methods.Cosmetic SurgeryUsing makeup tricks, you can hide facial flaws and look more beautiful than ever. If you have a large nose and want it to appear smaller and more proportionate, use makeup techniques to enhance your nose using foundation, shadow, and more, just like professional makeup artists.

Reduce the Size of Your Nose with Foundation

To visually minimize your nose with foundation, follow the steps outlined in this fashion guide from SelmaDerma:SelmaDermaFollow these tips:

• First, choose two foundations – one darker and one lighter.
• If your nose is long, apply a slightly darker foundation to the tip of the nose.
• If your nose is curved, apply dark foundation to the sides of the nose and use a lighter foundation in the center.
• If you have a short nose, deep-set small eyes, a long slim face, a recessed chin, or a long thin neck, use lighter foundation.
• If you want your cheeks to look more prominent, draw an imaginary line from the corner of your mouth to the middle of your ear, and another vertical line from the outer corner of your eye down to your chin. Apply dark concealer or foundation horizontally along this line.

Other Makeup Tricks with Foundation

• To cover facial redness, look for a concealer with a green undertone.
• For covering large and numerous blemishes, choose the right foundation and concealer, purchase a color corrector, and use it under your makeup to conceal discolorations.
• To hide pimples, buy specific concealers for acne and select concealers and foundations containing salicylic acid, as this ingredient helps prevent pore blockage.
• For a natural skin tone, gently apply foundation with a sponge or your fingers to brighten your skin while keeping it looking natural. When applying foundation, keep your mouth slightly open to soften your jawline. Dab a tissue lightly on your face for a more natural look.

Nose Shaping with Shadow

After preparing and applying makeup to your skin, follow these steps to minimize your nose using shadow:

1. Use a clean, angled brush.
2. Blend shadow from the inner corners of your eyes outward using the brush.
3. To make your nostrils appear smaller, apply shadow to the sides of your nose.
4. If you want your nose to look smaller, apply shadow underneath the tip of your nose, right above your nostrils.
5. If you have a wide nose with large nostrils, draw shadow from the inner corners of your eyes towards the tip of your nose and curve both lines together beneath the nose tip, being careful not to end the line too sharply.

Nose Reduction with Concealer

If you have a wide nose, follow these steps to make it appear smaller:

1. Select two shades of concealer.
2. Use dark concealer on the sides of your nose; the contour line should extend from the top of your brow bone down to the nostrils.
3. Highlight the bridge of your nose using a lighter concealer, making sure the highlight line is subtle and thin.
4. Highlight only up to the midpoint of the wide nose’s bridge and avoid extending towards the tip of the nose.
5. Blend contour lines in place using a brush.
6. Gently and continuously use a damp blender to smooth the transition between concealers.