During this time of year, we all feel a little large.  Don’t show it in your face!  Here are some surefire ways to make your face look slimmer. 

Start with your eyes.  The bigger your eyes look, the slimmer the rest of your face appears.  This can be done by simply applying multiple coats of mascara or even some false lashes to the outer corners of your eyes.  Also, groom your brows.  This way, attention is focused on the center of your face rather than the perimeter. 

When it comes to your lips, avoid circling them with liner.  That makes them look smaller.  When your lips look small, the rest of your face looks larger by comparison.  Plump up your lower lip by is to apply your lipstick and then top it with a shimmery gloss right in the center.

Then  there’s the cheeks.  This is by far the easiest way to make your face appear slimmer.  Make sure you have two coordinating shades of blush, one being a lighter shade and the other a bit darker.  Apply your foundation to even out that skin tone and then apply the lighter shade to the apples of your cheeks.  Can’t find the apples of your cheeks?  SMILE!  There they are.  Then, following the lines of your cheekbones, apply the darker shade.  Make sure you blend, blend, blend.  Nobody wants a tiger face!  The line of demarcation is awful, so make sure that your blush is blended very well to avoid the obviousness of your blush.  Finish it with a sweep of the lighter shade across your nose to add a little glow to your face!

Now you have that slim face you desire (even if it is just an illusion)!