Cosmetic Correction … Sans the Scalpel

So, before you take any drastic measures to "fix" a facial feature, make sure it can’t be corrected at the cosmetics counter first.

It all comes down to color. "Light pulls forward and dark pushes back," says Krystle Randall, a local makeup artist who has worked on Rosario Dawson and Criss Angel.

It’s this simple logic that allows Randall to transform features daily.

Take a look at her tips so you can do-it-yourself at home.

CHUBBY CHEEKS

Goal: Make a round face more angular.

Steps:

• Feel the cheek to find the natural cheekbone.

• Blend the lighter foundation along the top of the bone.

• Repeat step two using darker foundation under the bone.

Who does it: Queen Latifah, Rachel Ray and Oprah Winfrey

BROAD/PUDGY NOSE

Goal: Emphasize the bone that runs down the center of the nose for a narrowing effect.

 

Steps:

• With powder that’s one tone lighter than your skin, create a line from the bridge to the end of the nose.

• Apply powder that’s one tone darker than your skin to the sides of the nose for depth.

• Blend the edges for a natural look.

Who does it: Victoria Beckham, Beyoncé

THIN LIPS

Goal: Make lips fuller.

Steps:

• Line the lips just outside the natural lip line.

• Using a gloss one shade lighter than lipstick, color the center of top and bottom lips.

Who does it: Courtney Cox, Demi Moore, Pamela Anderson

BEADY EYES

Goal: Enlarge eyes

Steps:

• Apply a light shimmer shadow to the inner corners of eyes.

• Blend a light shadow to the upper and lower rims.

• Apply mascara to upper and lower lashes.

Who does it: Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker

WIDE SET EYES

Goal: Bring eyes closer together

Steps:

• Line the upper and lower inner rims with eyeliner.

• Line the upper and lower rims with eyeliner.

• Blend dark shadow over the eyeliner on the upper and lower lids.

Who does it: Mischa Barton, Eva Longoria, Britney Spears