A condensed list of beautifying features...

As previous research suggested that certain facial features are deemed as beautiful, a condensed list was developed in which highlighted features in which may be expressed in the snapchat filter, these can be listed below:

• clear skin
• large eyes
• larger lips
• bigger forehead 
• smaller chin 
• thinner face
• symmetrical face 
• thinner nose 

When discussing this list with Megan, she also suggested that a 'contoured' approach would be effective. This is a popular makeup trend, in which uses powders in order sculpt the protagonists face. Some research into contouring has been outlined below. 

Contouring 

"Contouring is giving shape to an area of the face and enhancing the facial structure through makeup," says Beau Nelson

Beauty icons such as Kim Kardashian have brought this make up beauty trend to light over the past couple of years.

Contour steps 

Step 1: Map your face

With the darker of the two stick foundations, "Trace the temples. If you have a larger forehead, carry straight into the hairline to minimize it," Dam-Mikkelsen says. "To bring out your cheekbones, find the hollow part by placing your fingers on the sides of your face, and where you feel it dip underneath the bones, just above is where you place your pigment. With the nose, you can go a little bit narrower at the tip or you can carry it into the brow if you have a shorter nose to add length or width."

Step 2: Blend it

"Take a damp beautyblender and tap over the area of the contour color, merging it into your base foundation. Tap in small circular motions using the bigger, rounded end of the beautyblender because it has more space. But for details like the sides of the nose, I flatten it and squeeze it into my hands."

Step 3: Get lit

Concentrate the lighter foundation stick underneath your eyes, Dam-Mikkelsen says. "If you want to go crazy you can do a little bit in the center of the forehead and on the chin, and the bridge of the nose. Blend any excess product with a damp beautyblender."


Step 4: Dust it

With a fluffy brush, dust the entire face with loose powder. "Translucent is best for securing a cream foundation," Dam-Mikkelsen says.