How to Contour a Round Face: Exact Placement & Steps

1. Identify Your Face Shape

Round faces have similar width and length, soft curves, full cheeks, and a rounded jawline. Unsure if your face is round? Use Makeup Check AI to scan your selfie and confirm your exact face shape before you contour.

2. Choose the Right Contour Product

• Select a matte contour shade one to two shades darker than your natural skin tone.
• A cream or powder formula works; just ensure it blends easily for a seamless finish.

3. Exact Contour Placement for Round Faces

• Temples: Sweep contour along the outer edges of your forehead, blending into the hairline to visually elongate the face.
• Cheeks: Find the area just below your cheekbones (not on the apples). Apply contour from the ear toward the middle of your cheek, stopping under the outer edge of your eye. Blend upward to lift and slim the face.
• Jawline: Contour along the underside of your jaw, starting below the ear and moving toward the chin. Blend downward for a shadow effect that refines the jawline.

4. Blend for a Natural Finish

Use a brush or sponge to blend all contour lines softly upward and outward. Avoid harsh lines - everything should look like a natural shadow. Take your time blending, especially under the cheekbone and jaw.

5. Highlight & Blush Placement

• Highlight: Apply a light, luminous product down the center of your forehead, along the bridge of your nose, and onto your chin to add length and focus.
• Blush: Place blush higher on the cheeks, angled toward the temples, to lift and elongate the face shape.

For truly personalized results, scan your face with Makeup Check AI to get step-by-step contour maps for your exact features and undertone.