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Contour for a Heart Face: Exact Placement & Steps

Contouring a heart-shaped face is all about balancing a wider forehead with a narrower chin. The right technique can create harmony and enhance your natural features.

Contour for a Heart Face: Exact Placement & Steps

How to Identify a Heart Face Shape

A heart-shaped face has a broad forehead and cheekbones that taper down to a pointed or narrow chin. If you’re unsure of your face shape, Makeup Check AI can scan your selfie and confirm your exact shape for tailored advice.

Exact Contour Placement for Heart Faces

  • Forehead/Temples: Apply contour along the sides of your forehead and temples, just below your hairline. This visually narrows the upper face.
  • Cheekbones: Lightly contour just below your cheekbones, starting near the ear and blending toward the mid-cheek. Keep the contour soft and upward, avoiding harsh lines.
  • Chin: Avoid heavy contouring directly under the tip of your chin. Instead, if desired, apply a subtle highlight to the center of the chin to add width and balance.

Step-by-Step Contouring Technique

  1. Choose a matte contour product one to two shades darker than your skin tone.
  2. With a small angled brush, pick up a small amount of product.
  3. Apply contour to the sides of your forehead and temples, blending upward into the hairline.
  4. Lightly sweep contour under the cheekbones, blending up and out toward the temples.
  5. Skip or use minimal contour under the chin’s tip. Optionally, highlight the chin’s center for added width.
  6. Blend all edges thoroughly so there are no harsh lines - use a clean brush or sponge to soften as needed.

Finishing Touches: Blush & Highlight for Heart Faces

  • Sweep blush low and outward on the cheeks, not high or close to the nose, to avoid emphasizing cheek width.
  • Add a touch of highlighter to the center of the chin and down the center of the face to create balance.

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FAQ

Where should I avoid contouring on a heart-shaped face?

Avoid heavy contour under the tip of the chin. This area is already narrow, so focus contour on the temples and cheeks instead.

What contour shade works best for heart-shaped faces?

Use a matte contour one to two shades darker than your skin tone. Makeup Check AI can analyze your undertone for a perfect match.

How do I blend contour for a natural look?

Blend contour upward and outward with a brush or sponge. Always diffuse edges to ensure there are no harsh lines.

Can Makeup Check AI tell me my exact face shape?

Yes, Makeup Check AI scans your selfie to detect your face shape, undertone, and features for personalized makeup guidance.

Should I use blush differently on a heart face?

Yes, sweep blush low and outward to balance cheek width and avoid drawing attention to the widest part of your face.