How to Hide a Large Nose

If you have a large nose, you can reduce its prominence through the use of makeup. By shading it, you can effectively hide its large size; it will then appear more in tune with the rest of your facial features.

Things You'll Need

• Liquid foundation
• Powder
• Blending brush
• Facial sponge

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Instructions

• 1

  Choose a liquid foundation and powder in shades slightly darker than your skin tone. Find a liquid foundation and powder in shades slightly lighter than your skin tone. The dark and light shades are necessary for contouring.

• 2

  Powder the nose in a natural way to set the base for contouring. Use the blending brush and facial sponge for the most natural look.

• 3

  To hide the appearance of a wide nose, apply the lighter foundation and powder down the center of the nose. Blend into the surrounding areas for a natural look.

• 4

  If you have a long nose, use the foundation and powder that is slightly lighter than your natural skin tone, and apply over and under the tip of the nose.

• 5

  Draw attention away from a large nose with contouring along your cheekbones and jawline. Use the darker shade of foundation and powder, and blend it under the cheekbones and jawline.

• 6

  Apply blush to the cheeks and color to the lips to draw attention away from your nose.