How much does a “flat face” affect appearance? 

According to current prevailing aesthetic standards, three-dimensionality, vibrancy, and refinement are what most people consider and pursue as beauty. Most of the beauties commonly seen in the entertainment industry have Western features, with fuller faces and more defined features, making them easily perceived as beautiful.

The reason we so highly value three-dimensional facial features, besides being more aesthetically pleasing, also has a somewhat implicit reason: most Asian faces are generally flat, and some even look like they’ve been hit with a brick from the side.

The reason we so highly value three-dimensional facial features, besides being more aesthetically pleasing, also has a somewhat implicit reason: most Asian faces are generally flat, and some even look like they’ve been hit with a brick from the side.

Even among celebrities who are generally more three-dimensional than the average person, there are quite a few female celebrities with a flat appearance. This flaw in appearance is much more difficult to fix than having a “flat head”.

Facial Features

Many people feel inferior because their facial features are not three-dimensional or are too flat. Some even use fillers to solve everything, and many of them look unnatural because of the fillers.

The good thing is that even without plastic surgery, changing your makeup and hairstyle can make a big difference. For ordinary people, this kind of “free” beauty approach is even more worth considering.

Let’s take a look at the characteristics of a flat face and how to improve it with makeup and hair. Let’s find out together:

There are many factors that can cause a flat face. The visual effect of a flat face varies greatly depending on the angle and position. Some flat faces can make you look cute, while others can make you look fierce. If you want to become more beautiful, you must first know why you have a flat face.

1. Concave in the middle of the surface

To check if there is a midface depression, you can look at it from a low angle. We often see that the midface and nasal base of Europeans with more three-dimensional facial features are often higher than their cheekbones, and the midface to cheekbone forms an arc.

People with a sunken midface generally have cheekbones that are higher than the midface and nasal base, forming an “S” shape from the midface to the cheekbones.

This kind of sunken face is quite noticeable in everyday life, mainly on both sides of the nose and below the eyes. The sunken area makes the entire contour appear flatter, and in severe cases, it can look very abrupt.

2. Flat nose, low bridge of the nose

Besides midface hollowing, the main reason why most Asians have flat faces is actually their nose . A low nasal bridge or a flat nose makes the entire profile appear flatter. People like Nana Ou-Yang, IU , and Lee Sung-kyung have flatter profiles due to their nasal bones.

3. Large face with small facial features

Another reason is that a large face makes the face appear flat, Because the area of ​​the face has increased, it needs to match more three-dimensional facial features. If the facial features are small, it will look very flat.

Many people find their facial features become more defined after losing weight, mostly because they have less facial fat, making their features appear larger in comparison.

For those with flat faces, forcibly altering the bone structure can look awkward. It’s better to enhance the refinement and definition of facial features to make oneself appear more beautiful. The focus of makeup should be on amplifying our positive strengths , for example:

1. Eyebrows

Eyebrows and eyes are a crucial part of makeup, and for those with flat faces, this area is also key to achieving a breakthrough. Flat faces lack overall facial definition, meaning they are not sharp enough and appear too peaceful. The lack of distinct features in the eyebrows and eyes can make the face look even more muddled.

Therefore, the choice of eyebrows is very important if you want to increase the three-dimensionality. It is more suitable to have eyebrows that are slightly longer and have a curved shape , with a touch of sharpness in a peaceful way.

2. Eye makeup and eyeliner

For eye makeup and eyeliner, keep it simple; just make sure the outline is clear . Draw a thin line along the lash line, and don’t extend it too far at the outer corner.

The effect of the eyebrows and eyes is roughly like this: it won’t appear too thick, but it will still increase brightness.

3. Contouring

Contouring aims to correct imperfections in facial features and shape, such as mid-face hollowing or a flat nose. The focus is on nose contouring and highlighting. Highlighting should primarily be applied to these areas; if the mid-face is hollow, the highlight can be positioned slightly lower .

Don’t use too much color for nose contouring; just lightly sweep it down along the brow line. In addition, it is important to note that the choice of lip color should be based on the intensity of the makeup. Those with flat facial features should avoid light colors as much as possible. Colors such as mauve, plum, and coral would be better choices.

4. Balance your makeup

Finally, for a balanced makeup look, if you have a large face and small features, you might want to try a bright and retro makeup style. Strong colors will make your features appear more defined, but this style also requires a larger face to pull off.

The main purpose of hairstyles is to create a three-dimensional effect from the side , and they are used frequently in daily life.

It’s important to note that flat faces have very specific requirements when it comes to hairstyles. High ponytails, for example, can easily make the face look flatter and lack definition.