How To Make Your Nose Look Smaller

Not everyone is blessed with a perfect little nose. If you want to try to reduce the appearance of your nose, try these makeup tricks. 

 

For a wide nose

Apply foundation that is one shade darker than your regular makeup on both sides of your nose. Blend thoroughly toward your cheeks. Apply a little bit of light powder to the bridge of your nose to highlight the thinnest part.

For a long nose

If your nose is long and thin, apply a darker shade of foundation or powder on the tip and underneath the tip (between your nostrils) to make it appear shorter.

For a crooked nose

For a croooked nose, follow the same instructions as for a wide nose. Be sure the lines of darker foundation are straight.

Accentuate the rest
of your face

• Highlight the apples of your cheeks with a peachy blush, blending up and out, to soften the look of your nose.
• Use bold, glossy lip color to take the attention off your nose and put it on your mouth.
• Curl your eyelashes, use dramatic winged eyeliner and/or apply false eyelashes.
• Wear an updo or high hairstyle rather than face-framing layers.