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The reflector acted as a fill light and was opposite the key light just outside the frame of the photo. It helped bring out details in the shadows of the photos.
Bring the reflector even closer. It should be just out of the frame. And try the different surfaces. Silver is brightest.
Also, when using fill with front light generally we are trying to brighten the shadows under the chin. So the reflector goes under just out of the frame.