Today we will discuss how to hide your double chin with makeup.Are you someone with that extra fold of fat under your chin? Does the front camera bother you with its naked truths right up your face? Is the mirror your worst enemy? Then worry no more! We’ve all been there, being hyper-aware of ourselves during online meetings or clicking a selfie with the besties.
While it can be due to weight gain, there’s also the fact that the face starts to lose elasticity sooner than the rest of the body as we age, leading to the skin under your chin becoming more noticeable. People may go for surgeries or various massage techniques, but they’re either too expensive or too much work.
Fortunately, it’s not the end of the world. It’s nothing a little magic can’t fix. That’s right! The modern-day magic of makeup. Your ultimate savior on a bloated day. To work that magic, read further, and within minutes, you’ll see yourself lead the confident life you deserve to live without worry!
The Contour Palette Is Your New BFF!
I will say it with all my might, LEARNTO.CONTOUR! Girls, this one trick plays the Powerpuff Girls of makeup, if you know what I mean. (And if you don’t,… they save the day!)
Here are a few tricks to get the right chiseled look we want.
Choose The Right Shade.
It would help if you hunted for the right shade for your skin tone when contouring. Contouring is defining the face, creating illusions. So, it is better to go for two shades darker than your skin tone to create a ‘shadowy’ look around the face.
If you’ve got dual-toned skin, try correctors first. Another thing I want you to consider is matte shades. They will work wonders when concealing a double chin, so try not to go for shimmery palates, which will highlight the area instead
The Triangle Method
One of the most used contour tricks is the triangle method. To do so, you need to trace the outer edge of your chin and follow your jawline to where your neck meets your jaw, a little close to your TMJ. This creates a triangular shape, which you will now ‘fill in’ by contouring below your chin.
Afterward, all you have to do is blend, baby! Spray a generous amount of makeup setting spray on your blending sponge for a natural look.Also,see more about how to organize lipsticks.
Cream Products Over Liquids
All fellow makeup artists will agree when I say cream products work so much better than liquids or powders, especially when contouring. Use a cream contour stick matching your tone. Try using a darker shade than your usual palette to create a ‘shadow’ look under the chin. This will create an illusion and give you precisely the v-lined jaw you’ve always yearned for!
Translucent Powder
All hail the one thing that helps give you the most natural, Instagram filter-like look in real life. Yep! The translucent powder is essential for giving you a matte look under your chin. Not only does it help set the makeup, but it also ensures a more natural-looking jawline and enhances the overall look of your makeup.
This is why I recommend translucent powder over tinted one. And for one, finding the right shade in tinted powder is one tiring job, especially if you have darker-toned skin.
Bronzer
This makeup product, most easily ignored, is the most underrated when defining those angles. The bronzer can aid contours in ways no other can! Use bronzer with a fluffy brush in circular motions along your jawline.
If you’re pale-toned, a rose-toned will give you a tanned, natural, and beautiful look. And if your skin is on the darker end of the spectrum, the gold-toned bronzer compliments you like magic! This product was made for you, so use it wisely and let your face say the rest.
The Neck
The part most of us forget can make or break your overall look. The neck. It’s the cherry on top, without which all the makeup on your face will look unnatural. So, it would help if you took your makeup down to the neck.
If the channel does not match the beginning, it’s like you’ve topped pineapple on pizza… it just doesn’t sit right. (That’s right, all you pineapple on pizza-loving freaks!)
Use your foundation and a little bit of bronzer to define your neck. Try to draw heed to your collarbone. This will remove attention from your chin, ultimately helping you conceal it. Also,see more about are lipsticks considered liquid when flying?
Your Eyes Deserve Attention.
While the face gets it all, sometimes we forget that our eyes are windows to our hearts. And you can’t just leave such beauties alone when trying to perfect the rest of your face. Drawing attention to your eyes will help remove unnecessary attention from your jawline, so be vigilant when choosing your eye shadow palette.
Metallic, dual tones, and loud but not distracting colors can help create the perfect look. Again, the key is to blend. When using double techniques, make sure your blending game is strong so it doesn’t look like you’ve just put the product on your eyelids. Don’t hold yourself back.
Use funky shades, try different colored eyeliners, and define those lids!
Lips And Dip
We all know that perfect lips are critical for an ideal face. They’re the maple syrup to pancakes; you can not have one without the other. In this case, where you’re trying to conceal and sculpt your face, lip shades play a more significant role than you might think.
A bolder, distracting lip will remove attention from your chin, while a subtle one will draw attention towards it. Perfect your lip staining technique. Practice and practice and practice! Try using shades to compliment your face and give yourself a fuller lip to help define your makeup look.
Matte shades are hyped, and rightfully so. They give a cleaner, more natural-looking appearance and the illusion of bigger, fuller lips. Lip liners are also great in this regard, as long as you blend well. The dual hue will define your lips and give your face an up-lift.
Don’t forget your face while we’re on the topic of up-lifts. Use parallel lines of concealer, contour, and bronze, in that exact order, in an upward direction till the upper corner of your ears, at an angle to sculpt your face the right way, giving a chiseled look.
Use blush in that way for a better, more natural look. Choosing the right shade of blush is essential, too. Cool-toned palettes can help give a more snatched look.
Hair Do’s And Hair Don’ts.
When you’re going for a makeup look that will define the angles of your face, always remember that your hair is of prime value. Your hair is nature’s backdrop to the stage that is your face. If you want a chiseled look, wear face-defining hair like high ponytails or buns.
This will create a whopping look for a formal evening. If you’ll let your hair down, use a hair product with a middle part for longer hair and pulled back for a shorter one.
(How To Hide Your Double Chin With Makeup)FAQs
Does The Product Brand Matter?
In my experience, not really! Although some may disagree, drugstore brands can sometimes deliver better than well-known, expensive ones. It’s all in the hands of the artist.
Is The Brush Used Necessary?
Yes, of course. Using the right brush for different products is as essential as the product itself. Use an angled brush to contour. It will help delineate your jawline. You must paint your face in straight lines, along the jaw up until your ears, and then, of course, blend it all with a buffing brush.
This will help you give a more snatched look along your jaw.
Conclusion
Finally we learned how to hide your double chin with makeup.Conclusively, I want you to tell yourself that you must wear your confidence better than makeup. Your faith will give you a glow. No chemicals or surgeries can. It is what defines your beauty. Don’t let a slight sag of the skin bring you down. You have endless options.
In the long term, try facial exercises and keep your calories in check so this double chin doesn’t make you feel smaller or insecure. Just remember to use essential oils or serums before massages, so you don’t damage the sensitive skin on your face.
And don’t forget, practice will make perfect. It may seem intimidating initially; you may not create the look you want or fail numerous times, but consistency is key! Stay consistent, try harder each time, and don’t compare yourself to others. Makeup is an illusion that can help you be what you want: the best version of yourself! So don’t try to be a mediocre version of others.