As the most prominent feature on the face, the nose significantly influences the overall facial atmosphere. For those seeking an appearance that exudes sophistication, maturity, and charm, a high, straight bridge is absolutely essential.
If you dislike your flat nose, besides opting for a quick fix through minor cosmetic procedures, you can also alter the perceived height of your nasal bridge with simple makeup techniques. Let's first look at the general approach:
1.Shadow Placement: Bridge of the Nose
The area between the eyebrows and the end of the nasal bridge is commonly referred to as the bridge of the nose. Applying shadow here deepens the eye socket's hollow appearance while accentuating the nasal bridge. This shadowing is essential. 1. Highlight Placement: Nasal Bridge
To create the illusion of a higher, straighter nose, apply highlighter vertically down the bridge from top to bottom!
2. Highlight Position: Nasal Tip
Apply highlighter in circular motions on the nasal tip to make it appear higher and more prominent, preventing a flat nose appearance!
3. Shadow Position: Sides of the Nostrils
Similarly, to make a flat nose appear more defined, apply shadow to the sides of the nostrils to create definition and projection.
4.Shadow placement: Between the tip and wings of the nose
Combine with the nose tip highlight: Apply highlighter to the indented areas on both sides between the tip and wings to create a more defined, elevated nose tip.
Even stunning beauty isn't exempt from contouring magic.Even mixed-race beauty Kunling doesn't skip makeup despite her good genes. Though blessed with a high, petite nose, she still sculpts its shape with cosmetics. Similarly, Asia's top beauty Lin Jenna—who shares a prominent nasal bridge—never skips shadowing the bridge roots, nostrils, or highlighting the bridge.
Think these nose contouring steps are trivial and insignificant?
Before
Not bad at all! Her round nose looks adorable and utterly charming!
After
After contouring to enhance the bridge height, her facial features become more defined. Her makeup transforms from a cute, girl-next-door style into a chic, trendy look—suddenly cool and sharp!
Want to try this instant style transformation yourself? Here's how: ↓↓↓
Step 1: Using a triangular sponge, apply highlighter (cream or powder) to the bridge of your nose in a thin layer. Blend evenly across the area between your eyebrows, sweeping downward to cover about two-thirds of the bridge.
Step 2: Using a small brush, apply contour powder along the sides from the bridge to the base of the nose, blending seamlessly into your foundation.
Step 3: Starting at the end of the highlighter (two-thirds up the bridge), draw a half-circle upward and blend it out.
Step 4: Finally, use a smaller brush to apply highlighter in circular motions on the tip of the nose.
Combining Steps 3 and 4 creates a high, defined nose tip!
Similar to choosing contouring based on face shape, different nose types require tailored contouring techniques. This approach not only builds a higher bridge but also conceals specific flaws. Below are four nose types with corresponding contouring methods.
Type 1: Long Bridge
A long bridge can make one appear more mature or older. Distract attention from the nose with eye makeup to visually shorten the bridge.
Observing various models' makeup, whether bold or subtle, eyebrow and eye makeup are emphasized areas, with heavy use of shadow along the nose edges.
Contouring Formula: 60% Shade, 40% Highlight
Step 1: Apply contour shade along the philtrum, right next to the nose.
Step 2: Highlight the upper T-zone of the nose and the semi-circle at the tip.
Step 3: Finish by setting the entire nose area with loose powder.
Type 2: Short Nose Bridge
Many local Japanese models have short nose bridges, and subtle Japanese makeup styles often don't emphasize nose contouring. For cute, soft looks, this isn't an issue—a short nose can actually enhance a gentle, adorable appearance.
While a thick, short nose conveys gentleness and cuteness, it can make the face appear larger—a drawback many wish to avoid. A short nasal bridge can flatten facial contours, creating a monotonous look. In physiognomy, a short nose is also associated with an appearance of poverty.
Contouring Formula: 50% Shade, 50% Highlight
Step1 Apply highlighter to the bridge of the nose using a sponge.
Step 2: Avoid drawing continuous shadow lines; apply shadow sparingly at the bridge of the nose.
Step 3: Apply shadow sparingly along the sides of the nostrils.
Type 3: Hooked Nose
The hooked nose is an enviable Western-style profile, with its fashionable curve leaving a striking impression.While prominent from a model's profile, an insufficiently defined curve may fail to create a striking bridge from the front, diminishing the face's Western-inspired elegance!
Shaping Formula: 20% Contouring, 80% Highlighting
Achieving a pronounced aquiline nose hinges on strategically placing shadow along the nose bridge's prominent ridges.
Step 1: Lightly apply highlighter to the base of the nose.
Step 2: Touch the horizontal protrusion of the bridge with your finger and add highlighter to accentuate it.
Step 3: Finally, lightly dust loose powder over the entire area to soften the highlighter's edges.
Type 4: Large, Short, and Thick Nose
A short yet petite nose can still convey a refined facial impression;However, a large, short, and thick nose can make the face appear coarse. In this case, simply applying shadow isn't enough; you need to combine it with highlighter to elongate the nose shape.
A large, thick, and short nose can also make the face appear flat like a pancake. To refine this nose shape, emphasize the nostrils while reducing the amount of shadow used.
Contouring Formula: 30% Shading, 70% Highlighting
Step 1: Apply shading along both sides of the nostrils. Cream or stick contour products yield better results.
Step 2: Precisely apply shading from the bridge of the nose to the brow bone.
Step 3: Highlight the remaining two-thirds of the nose and set with loose powder.