How To Make Your Nose Look Smaller

  • December 8, 2009
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If you’re looking for a picture-perfect nose, hold off on that plastic surgeon, and dig into your makeup bag for some tricks.

You Will Need

  • Dark foundation
  • Light foundation
  • Bronzer
  • Concealer
  • Mascara
  • Lipstick
  • Pressed powder
  • Taupe or brown eye shadow (optional)
How To Make Your Nose Look Smaller: Dab foundation on nose

Step 1: Dab foundation on nose

Use a foundation one shade darker than your natural skin color and dab it on either side of your nose. Blend a lighter foundation on the bridge to downplay a wide nose. The darker foundation creates a shadowed effect on the sides of your nose to make it appear thinner.

How To Make Your Nose Look Smaller: Step 2

Step 2

Blend a lighter foundation on the bridge to downplay a wide nose. The darker foundation creates a shadow effect on the sides of your nose to make it appear thinner.

Instead of foundation, use taupe or brown eye shadow to create the same effect.

How To Make Your Nose Look Smaller: Apply bronzer on bridge

Step 3: Apply bronzer on bridge

Apply bronzer along the bridge of your nose to minimize any bumps or hooks.

How To Make Your Nose Look Smaller: Blend in concealer

Step 4: Blend in concealer

Blend concealer at and just below the tip to make your nose appear smaller and slightly turned up.

For men, a brushed-back hairstyle is a great way for them to downplay their nose.

How To Make Your Nose Look Smaller: Put makeup on eyes and lips

Step 5: Put makeup on eyes and lips

Play up your eyes and mouth with mascara and lipstick to draw attention away from your nose.

How To Make Your Nose Look Smaller: Apply powder

Step 6: Apply powder

Finish your look with pressed powder to minimize shine, which can draw attention to the nose.

Did you know? World War I soldiers with face injuries received rhinoplasty, or nose jobs. After the war, doctors who worked on these soldiers formed plastic surgery societies to further the field.

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