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Round Face Shape. A round face shape means that your face is roughly the same length and width and you have no obvious points along your jawline, chin or forehead. A square face shape means that your face is roughly the same length and width if not slightly longer for a rectangle and your hairline and jawline are about even.

The main tips are to us the contour shades to slim and narrow any larger or more pronounced areas of your face, as well as defining your cheekbones, while using the highlight shades to bring forward any parts of your face and to brighten up your eye area. Head over to our Instagram to see our contour kit in action, and stay tuned for more posts coming very soon.

Shop our Precision Duo Contour Pots. Be Original, Be Iconic x. Already a subscriber? Log in or link your magazine subscription. Account Profile. Sign Out. Set the highlighting. Grab a lighter powder than your regular setting powder, and lightly stipple it onto the concealer.

Setting this will help your concealer not to crease. Highlighter should be almost the color of your skin, with just a hint of shine, in my opinion.

Avoid anything with noticeable sparkles, which can look chalky or just plain unnatural. If you have fair skin, a pearly shade works well, but those with medium and dark complexions need a warmer golden highlighter for a glow that looks natural, not pasty.

Highlighter can be pressed or loose powder, cream best applied with your fingers , or concealer.