Understanding your face shape is a crucial step in contouring and highlighting effectively. Every face is unique, and knowing your shape helps you determine where to apply light and shadow to enhance your features naturally.

Common Face Shapes:

Oval: Balanced and slightly longer than wide; most contours suit this shape.

Round: Equal width and length; aim to add dimension and length.

Square: Strong jawline with equal width across the forehead, cheeks, and jaw.

Heart: Wider forehead with a narrow, pointed chin.

Diamond: Narrow forehead and jawline with the widest point at the cheekbones.

Long (Oblong): Longer than it is wide with a straight cheek line.

By learning your face shape, you can customize your contouring to lift, slim, soften, or enhance features accordingly.