We're attracted to symmetry, which is why it's so important for us to make both sides of our faces match when we're applying our makeup. However, that can be hard to do, especially when we want to try out fads like winged eyeliner. If you've been having trouble in front of the mirror, here are a few tips for making your face look more symmetrical when applying makeup:
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Use Tools, like Tape, for Winged Eyeliner
Winged eyeliner is the number one culprit when it comes to ruining the symmetry of your makeup. It's hard enough to make one eye perfect, and it's almost impossible to make both eyes perfect. That's why it can help to use tools like tape to make sure that both sides are symmetrical. Just place a piece on the corners of your eyes and use it as a guide for your liner.
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Do One Eye, then the Other
If you're having trouble matching one eye to the other, it can help to do one eye completely before you start on the other one. That way, you'll know what the other eye should look like by the end of your makeup routine.
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Use Lipstick to Alter Your Cupid's Bow
If your cupid's bow (the curve on the top part of your lip) isn't symmetrical, you can create the illusion that it is. Grab your lipstick and draw an outline where you would like your cupid's bow to be. Then fill in that area along with your actual lips. As long as you don't apply as much makeup as Miranda Sings, no one should be able to tell the difference.
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Get Rid of Eye Puffiness
If only one of your eyes is puffy or has a dark circle beneath it, that side of your face will look heavier than the other. However, you can fix it by applying cucumber or potato slices over your eyes to cure the issue. You could also use extra concealer in the problem area in order to keep your face looking symmetrical.
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Keep Your Liner Lines Even
Even if you're not creating wings on the edges of your eyes, you should be carefully with your eyeliner. You don't want one side to be thicker than the other. Make sure that your lines always stay even.
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Contour Your Face for a Symmetrical Look
It takes time to learn how to contour, but you can check out sites like elle.com and laurenconrad.com for tips. Once you learn what your products are capable of, you'll be able to shade different areas of your face until you get your desired look. It's amazing what a little bit of makeup can do.
Mastering the art of contouring is key to enhancing your facial symmetry. Use bronzer to shade areas like the hollows of your cheeks, and highlighter on your cheekbones to bring them forward. Don't forget to blend well to avoid harsh lines for a more natural-looking definition. Take a contour stick or powder that's a few shades darker than your skin tone and trace the perimeter of your face, along your nose, and below the chin. Patience and practice ensure that your makeup not only looks symmetrical but also accentuates your best features effortlessly.
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Use Bangs to Hide One Side of Your Face
If you can't get your eye makeup even, then you can hide your mistakes with side bangs. Your hair will hide the edges of your eyes, so you'll only have to worry about creating a great wing on one side of your face. The other side will be hidden from view, so you can leave it as a mess without having to worry about what others think.
Makeup can hide your flaws, accentuate your good features, and even make you look like a completely different person. Anything is possible when you have a brush in your hands. What tricks do you have for making your face look symmetrical while applying makeup in the morning?
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