Have you ever wondered why some of the popular and most common makeup trends and looks just don’t work for your face? No matter how hard you try to blend or try a new technique the makeup just doesn’t feel right on your face. The culprit might be your face’s visual weight, a beauty theory that helps you understand and enhance your unique facial features. Someone with a low visual weight, often tend to look more softer, while people with a high visual weight have more striking and sharp features.
What is Visual Weight?
Visual weight is a beauty theory that identifies your face’s distinct features and suggests styling methods to amplify them. The goal isn’t to change your features but to enhance them. According to this theory, faces fall on a spectrum between high and low visual weights. The term visual weight gained popularity in the West thanks to beauty creator Dear Peachie.
Low And High Visual Weight
People with low visual weight achieve the best look when their features are balanced. This can be done with softer or more natural makeup that doesn’t let any single feature dominate. The goal is to create a harmonious appearance where all features work together seamlessly. If you are confused about low visual weight, Alia Bhatt is a perfect example of a low visual weight, with soft features and she always make sure to wear makeup that is also soft in nature and balances out her whole look.
High visual weight faces usually have larger or more prominent features. These can be accentuated with bold, dark, or heavy makeup, which enhances the standout feature rather than blending it into the background. This style draws attention to specific areas of the face, creating a striking look. Celebs like Deepika Padukone and Athiya Shetty on the other hand have strikingly sharp features such as their jawlines, and sharp noses and they often wear makeup looks that consist of kohl eyes, bold lips and more.
Determining Your Face’s Visual Weight
To figure out your face’s visual weight, you need to experiment and learn. Watching videos on the subject and trying different makeup styles can help. Here are three main factors to consider:
Feature Size: The size of your facial features compared to the blank space of your cheeks, chin, and other areas affects the balance of your face. Prominent features like large eyebrows can draw attention away from others.
Colour, Complexion, and Contrast: The colours of your features, skin, and hair create a contrast that draws attention to specific elements. For example, brown eyebrows might stand out more than blonde ones.
Bone Structure: Your bone structure influences the depth of your face, the prominence of your features, and where shadows naturally fall.
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So the next time you are doing a makeup look make sure that you tweak it according to your visual weight for a flawless look that can the celeb makeup looks a run for their money.