Learning to apply makeup properly takes practice, and there aren’t many women who start applying makeup like a professional from day one. If you have been experimenting with applying makeup in order to achieve a certain look, then you aren’t alone. Women do this on a regular basis, whether they’re trying to look younger, older, or even more feminine. If you’re interested in learning how to look more masculine, then there are some strategic ways to apply your makeup. Here are some tips for helping you look more masculine.
“Create” an Adam’s apple
Guys obviously have visible Adam’s apples, and some of them are more prominent than others. Adam’s apple sets men aside from women, so if you want to appear more masculine, you will definitely want to use makeup to make it appear as if you have one.
To make this happen, simply place your finger on the middle of your neck where men’s Adam’s apples area and swallow. You will feel your thyforid, and this is the area that you want to focus on. Use foundation makeup that is the same shade of the skin behind your ears and blend it in on the thyroid area. This should give the illusion of an Adam’s apple.
Create the appearance of facial hair
One thing that men have that most women don’t is facial hair. The additon of facial hair will make your desire to look more real. Since you can’t sprout facial hair overnight, there is a way to use makeup in order to make it appear as if you have facial hair. Using a makeup pencil that is a similar color to your natural hair color, create a fake mustache, side burns, and any other facial “hair” that you’d like to have. You can watch some of the many tutorial videos online if you don’t know where to begin.
Focus on your eyes
In contrast to women’s, men’s eyes are typically smaller, so one of the main aspects of looking more masculine is to make the eyes appear smaller. How is this accomplished with makeup? You need to choose a concealer that is one shade lighter than your natural skin tone to use underneath your eyes. Apply the concealer and gently rub it in until it’s completely absorbed. While your eyes won’t be significantly smaller from the application of the concealer, they should appear slightly smaller.
Don’t forget your eyebrows
You definitely don’t want to forget your eyebrows during your quest to look more masculine, as it’s a very important aspect of appearing more masculine. Most men’s eyebrows are bushier than women’s, so if you have been accustomed to sleeker, more defined eyebrows, then you need to make some changes. You will need to obtain mascara, eyeliner, or eyebrow powder in order to make the necessary changes.
Regardless of which of these types of makeup you use, you will need to create an appearance as if your eyebrows are shapeless and more disheveled looking. You don’t have to be an expert at makeup to accomplish this goal, and if you don’t quite get it right the first time, you can always wash off the makeup and start again.
“Change” your jawline and chin
Men’s jawlines and chins are typically shaped differently than women’s, as men’s jawlines are often more squared than women’s, with wider chins. Although you obviously can’t change the shape or width of you jawline or chin, you can use makeup to make these areas appear more masculine-looking.
You will need to draw a straight dark line beneath your jawline and then blend in the makeup in an upwards fashion. To finalize the look, use the concealer to draw a straight line on your chin, just below your jawline.This will give you the appearance of a more masculine-like chin and jawline.
Increase the length of your nose
Men tend to have noses that are slightly larger and more distinguished than women. So, in order to complete your more masculine look, you can use makeup to make your nose appear bigger and more prominent. A darker highlighter will be needed, so you can shade around your entire nose. This area is typically darker in men, as they don’t wear foundation like many women do. Just like with the other makeup application processes, if you don’t feel like you’re applying it properly in order to help you achieve your goal, then there are plenty of video tutorials to watch online that can help.
Conclusion
There are many creative ways that you can use makeup to make your appearance more masculine. Even if you aren’t successful at achieving the desired look the first time, you should continue practicing, and you will get it right sooner or later. If things don’t look right while you’re applying the makeup, don’t hesitate to watch some of the many videos that are available online. Once you can perfect the look you’re trying to achieve, hopefully, you will be happy and confident with how you look.