Plump cheeks, an unforgiving mirror, and this reflection that we find too round. Many people with a round face pile on products thinking of refining it with complicated contouring. A minimalist tip in just two lines, however, promises better.
A round face is characterized by full cheeks, low cheekbones and a soft jawline, with the bone structure barely visible. To modulate these volumes, contouring plays on light and shadow. Makeup artist Charly Salvator sums it up in a video published on January 8: , he explains in a sequence relayed by Femme Actuelle.
Why classic contouring often fails on round faces
On a round face, placing shadows randomly does not work. Charly Salvator notes that contouring is often too low, far from the bone, and too heavy. Bronzer, powder and blush pile up, the skin disappears and the cheeks appear wider.
Morpho-makeup approaches show that a suitable foundation, a little shadow on the malar bones and light on the forehead or chin are already enough to slightly lengthen the face. The idea is not to transform it, but to rebalance the volumes with targeted actions.
Two well-placed lines to really refine a round face
In his video, the makeup artist first invites you to find the right mark on your finger. It is at this precise location that we draw, with a cream contouring stick, a clear line which follows the natural line of the cheek and stops, before going down slightly. The product must be a cold sculpting stick – he insists.
On certain faces, a second small line towards the chin further reinforces the illusion. The two lines hollow out the cheek and redraw the oval. When Charly Salvator gets back in front of the camera after having faded, he summarizes: Then: .
Blend, choose the right products and integrate the method
Once the two lines are drawn, everything is done in the fade. Charly Salvator recommends using a concealer brush to maintain control and draw out the material. He claims that. A fine powder under the sculpted area and along the jawline then accentuates the illusion of a finer oval.
On the product side, he says: . This type of cream stick, chosen one to two tones darker in a cool shade, slips between foundation and heat products like bronzer and blush. For an even lighter finish, Charly Salvator reminds that, without foundation, provided you blend carefully, because for him.
How do I know if I really have a round face?
Face almost as wide as it is tall, with full cheeks.
Can we use the two-stroke technique without foundation?
Yes, by applying the stick directly to bare skin then blending carefully.
What type of product to choose for discreet contouring?
A cold cream stick, one to two tones darker than your natural skin tone.
