How to use corrective contour make-up for the square shaped face.

How to use corrective contour make-up for the square-shaped face.

THE SQUARE FACE SHAPE

USING CORRECTIVE CONTOUR MAKE-UP APPLICATION AND TECHNIQUES CAN MINIMIZE THE SQUARE-SHAPED FACE.

Things You’ll Need:

• HAIR BAND
• FOUNDATION
• COSMETIC SPONGE
• COSMETIC BRUSHES
• CONCEALER

THE SQUARE-FACE SHAPE
The square-face shape is characterized by a straight forehead and square jaw. It is longer than wide.

If you have a square-face shape, the ultimate goal is to minimize the square shape. With the use of corrective make-up application you can give your face an appearance of the oval face shape, which is known to be the perfect face shape.

When applying any cosmetics to your face it is always best to pull your hair away from it. By doing this it will enable you to see the true shape of your face and where you will need to do corrective contouring.
This will also help in preventing cosmetics from getting into the hair around your hairline.

A freshly cleansed and moisturized face is as important as applying the contouring.
Make sure to let your moisturizer completely dry before any cosmetics are applied to it.

MINERAL SHEER TINT
You should use your normal color foundation that you use daily. It is not usually necessary to change the foundation color for contouring.
I find it much easier to apply foundation with a cosmetic sponge, especially that pie shaped ones. These types of sponges have the corners that allow you to get into nooks and crannies.

THE PERFECT FACE
To begin your contouring, which is basically creating an outline of a irregular curvature or shape. Remember, you are going to give your square face the illusion of an oval one.

CREAM CONCEALERS
What cosmetics are best for contouring? You can use concealer,bronzers and different shades of foundation.
Cream concealers are easier to work with than foundation. You can apply it with a cosmetic brush and place it directly where it’s needed.

STRAIGHT LINES ON THE SQUARE FACE
Now that you have your foundation on and is blended nicely, take a look at your face and image an oval shape. Any area that is out of the oval shape is what you will be contouring.
Having straight lines along the forehead and straight lines in the jaw area are the lines you what to concentrate on softening, giving more of a rounded illusion.

CONTOUR THE FOUR CORNERS OF THE SQUARE FACE
Using darker contour shades will aid in receding and protruding bone structures.
Using lighter contour shades(highlighters)will bring out bone structure.
In using the darker contour your goal is to slenderize the face and offset it’s squareness.
To make this easier, focus on the four corners of the square-face shape.

Apply darker contour on both sides of the forehead and blend. Using a rounding motion creating a curve. Contour should be blend well enough so that a muddy look is not created. The contour should be subtle.

Using the lighter contour apply under eyes and a small amount on the middle part of the forehead. This will brighten the eyes and give a little more attention to the center part of the face.

OIL CONTROL PRESSED POWDER
The last and most important step of corrective contouring is to apply facial powder. You can use either pressed or loose. The powder sets the contour that you have applied to your face. I recommend an oil control powder to help eliminate any oil breakthrough. The powder gives a smooth finish and provides a good base for the rest of your cosmetics you will use later.

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• USING CONCEALERS IN DIFFERENT SHADES WILL TEND TO BE LESS COSTLY THAN USING DIFFERENT FOUNDATION SHADES.
• CREAM CONCEALERS ARE EASIER TO APPLY FOR CONTOURING AREAS NEEDING CORRECTIONS.
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• THE PRODUCTS ARE CALLED CORRECTIVE CONTOUR PACKAGE

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How to talk to the man in your life.

How to talk to the man in your life that cosmetics are for him also.

Meet Chris, he is one of my beautiful sons.

FEMALES MOVE OVER!! IT’S CALLED MAN MAKE-UP!! OH HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED. NEVER DID I THINK THAT I WOULD BE HEARING, “MOM, WOULD IT BE OKAY IF I USED YOUR FOUNDATION? NOT FROM MY SON.

LEAVE THE ROBE AND ROLLERS BEHIND!!!
Did you ever notice how beautiful men are today? Thing are so different from when I was growing up. I grew up in the 70’s. Hip huggers,hippies,and a product that you could spray in your hair to make it not look dirty. I think it was could ssssssp,something like that. Thinking back, we women took care of ourselves, but not like we do today. If that’s not enough to think about, how about what men did to take care of themselves? Not much, brilcream and V05 was the extend of their primping. Boy, I’m aging myself. For those of you who have never heard of these products, ask your dad he’ll remember. Thanks to modern technology hair products are much better now. There was a time when convincing a man to wear hair products was a challenge. Now most men can’t live without them. Men in today’s society are really into how they look and looking good means feeling good. I think this is a good thing.
For years we females have gone the distance to look our best for our men, some of us to extremes.
Today I am hearing the words METRO SEXUAL. This is the new class of men of the millennium. I like it. But for some of us,the biker boys are where it’s at and that’s okay too. So for those of us who want our men to take advantage of what’s available to help enhance their appearance, we have to do one major thing, CHANGE OUR ATTITUDES!!!!

SIGMUND FREUD
How do we change our attitudes so that our men can be comfortable with cosmetics?
We just need to be more encouraging! We need to share some of our knowledge, and if you can’t, help him find a specialist who will assist him and lead him in the right direction.
Some of our manly men have this set idea that cosmetics are for gay men and if you wear them you must be gay. So not true!! Two words I use with my husband, (not what your thinking) they are “BRAD PITT”. Brad is beautiful, but guess what? He wears cosmetics. It’s just been recently that my husband has started wearing great smelling deodorant and cologne. He realized that even though he doesn’t like that stuff, I do!! Since he has been wearing it for me he’s been much happier. Anyway, it’s going to take some of your female sensitivity to help the man in your life do things for himself that will make you happy and him also. Men are usually leaders and not followers, but with gentle coaxing he will never know that he is being lead in another direction. Is this deceptive? No. It’s just a little reverse psychology that works well for us all.

FOOT BATH
How many times, as woman,do you look at another woman and have said “oh I wished I looked like her”. You can’t tell me that men are not envious of other good looking men. They just would never admit to it. Women wear green very well. (GREEN WITH ENVY)
A woman will see another woman and likes what she is wearing,or likes how she has her makeup done and we go home and try to copy it.
Can’t men do the same thing?
That’s where we can help.
Let him know gently that today’s man is are doing more things to enhance there looks. Use the word enhance and it will come off as if you like what he has, but it can only get better. Remember men are sensitive they just keep it hidden.
Men are getting manicures, pedicures, and yes even facials. Isn’t that great!!
Men have seen what we go through to be beautiful. Men see now that it’s not because we want to use all this stuff (as they say stuff)but they see that we need it. It helps hide and correct our imperfections.
The men need it too!!
Here’s something to try. When your putting a facial mask on instead of doing it alone have him do it with you. Both of you can look funny and feel better together.
Pamper him with his first manicure. Tell him how great his feet will feel with a pedicure especially after his long hard day of work.
Encourage Encourage Encourage.

PUT YOUR BEST FACE FOREWARD!!
So can your man be METRO SEXUAL? Yes, remember metro sexual is not a sexual identity or sexual preference. It is just this: a man who is meticulous about his appearance, fashion and is very well groomed.
So I say this, MEN PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD!!

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There are more men than not who are fashionable,use teeth whiteners and style their hair. And yes, the big one wear make-up. I hate to say it, but it is true, that even men deep down are just as insecure about their looks as women. So here is how we can help them out.
Start them out with a concealer and foundation.
Let them know how not only will it smooth their complexion and hide imperfections, but also protect them from the raging environment.
ENCOURAGE ENCOURAGE ENCOURAGE! Tell them how awesome (not pretty)they look. People will notice a difference, but they will never no the secret.

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The heart shaped face.

How to use corrective contour make-up for the heart-shaped face.

USING CORRECTIVE MAKE-UP APPLICATION AND TECHNIQUES CAN MINIMIZE THE HEART SHAPED FACE.

Things You’ll Need:

• HAIRBAND
• FOUNDATION
• COSMETIC SPONGE
• COSMETIC BRUSHES
• CONCEALER

THE HEART-SHAPED FACE

THE HEART SHAPED FACE. The heart shape face has width at the cheek and eye area with a narrow to pointy chin and sometimes a high forehead.

If you have a heart-shaped face, the ultimate goal is to minimize the heart shape. With the use of corrective make-up application you can easily give your face an appearance of the oval face shape, which is known to be the perfect face shape.

CLOTH HAIR BAND
When applying any cosmetics to your face it is always best to have your hair pulled away from it. This will allow you to see your exact shape and where you need to place your cosmetics. Remember your lighting is very important too. I find using a cloth hair band will pull your hair back nicely and also protect it from getting any cosmetics in the hairline.

CONCEALER
It is always best to start out with a freshly cleansed and moisturized face before applying any cosmetics to it. Allow moisturizer to completely dry before applying your foundation.

THE OVAL FACE SHAPE
What is contouring? It is to create an outline of a curving or irregular shape. So for heart-shaped faces what you want to do with contouring is to give the illusion of the oval face.

WHAT COSMETICS DO YOU USE FOR CONTOURING? You can use concealer, bronzer and different color foundations.
Once you have used your normal foundation, you are going to want to look at your face and image an oval shape. Anything that is outside that oval shape is what you will be contouring.

Using darker contour shades will aid in receding any protruding bone structure.
Using lighter contour shades(highlighters)will bring out bone structure.

The heart-shaped face has width in the forehead so with a darker contour you want to reduce the temple area by the use of a darker contour giving an illusion of the oval shape.

The heart-shaped face also has width in the cheek area, we want to lessen that by applying contour to the cheek area nearest the hairline.
This will give the illusion of a thinner cheek line.
Using your cosmetic sponge you will blend in the darker contour to the hairline.

Concealers and Contouring cream
Next you will want to add depth to the chin area since the heart-shaped face has a narrow chin.

Using a lighter concealer, you will place a small amount on the chin length wise, blending it in with your cosmetic sponge.
This will broaden the chin and give the illusion of width.

A light concealer can be used under the eyes and on the forehead.
You can also highlight just above the cheekbones to draw more attention to the center of the face.

OIL CONTROL PRESSED POWDER
The last and most important step of corrective contouring is to apply powder. You can use either pressed or loose. Using powder sets the contour that you have applied to your face. I recommend an oil free to help eliminate any oil breakthrough. By setting the contour the powder will also give a smooth finish for the application of the rest of your cosmetics.

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• USING CONCEALERS IN THE DIFFERENT SHADES WILL TEND TO BE LESS COSTLY THAN USING DIFFERENT SHADES OF FOUNDATIONS.
• CREAM CONCEALERS ARE EASIER TO APPLY FOR CONTOURING AREAS NEEDED FOR CORRECTIONS.
• THE COSMETICS MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLE ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH WWW.INNOVATIONSCOSMETICS.COM.
• THE PRODUCTS ARE CALLED CORRECTIVE CONTOUR PACKAGE

• http://www.innovationscosmetics.com