Makeup Placement for an Oval Face: Contour, Blush, Brows & Highlight

How to Contour an Oval Face

Oval faces have balanced proportions, so heavy contour isn't needed. Use a matte contour powder or cream just one shade deeper than your skin tone. Lightly apply it under your cheekbones, starting at the top of your ear and blending toward the middle of your cheek. Avoid bringing contour too close to your mouth or jawline. Skip strong contouring on the forehead and jaw - subtlety keeps your natural balance intact.

Blush Placement for an Oval Face

• Choose a blush shade that complements your skin undertone. (If unsure, scan your face with Makeup Check AI to determine your undertone for a perfect match.)
• Smile gently and apply blush to the apples of your cheeks.
• Blend back toward your temples in a soft, upward motion. This technique lifts and flatters your natural bone structure.

Highlighting Techniques

Use a luminous, finely-milled highlighter. Apply it to the tops of your cheekbones, just above where you placed your blush. Add a touch to the brow bone directly under the arch, and, if desired, a small amount down the bridge of your nose and on the cupid's bow. This creates a fresh, radiant look without disrupting your face's harmony.

Brow Shaping for an Oval Face

• Keep brows softly arched and proportionate to your facial features - avoid overly high or angular arches.
• Fill in brows to enhance their natural shape rather than dramatically altering them.
• Use a brow pencil or powder in a shade that matches your hair color for the most flattering, natural effect.

Personalized Makeup Guidance

While these guidelines suit most oval faces, your features and undertone are unique. Scanning your face with Makeup Check AI can help you identify your exact shape and undertone, ensuring every product and placement is tailored precisely to you.