Its easier than you might think.

Here, a step-by-step guide on how to contour your nose.

How to Contour Nose: Step-by-Step Guide

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Apply lighter tones first.

When it comes to the nose, celebrity makeup artistTomy Riverorecommends applying that lighter color first.

Choose a shade thats a few shades lighter than your skin tone.

Choose your contour color carefully.

Also important: There should be no shimmer or sparkle, adds makeup artistLori Leib, founder of Bodyography.

Finally, look for products that have a smaller tip.

Go forth and contour.

Start at the base of the brows and work your way down towards the tip, advises Leib.

And FYI, The closer together the two lines, the slimmer the nose will appear, she says.

Want to make your nose look shorter?

Blend, blend, blendthen blend some more.

Nose contour looks instantly obvious if there are harsh lines where it was applied, Biggers-Stewart points out.

Her trick: Use a small, fluffy brushwe like the e.l.f.