Face Shapes

Diamond

The forehead is more narrow and the cheeks are prominent.

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Heart

The forehead is wider than the rest of the face and the chin tends to be sharper.

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Oblong

The face is long and narrow, particularly in the chin and forehead areas. The chin tends to be rounded.

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Round

The width and length of the face are about the same. There are no harsh corners in the face and the chin appears fuller.

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Square

The cheekbones are almost the same width as the forehead and chin.

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Eye Shapes

Almond

The shape is more elongated than other shapes and have smaller eyelids.

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Close Set

There is very little space on either side of the bridge of the nose.

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Deep Set

The eyes are set deeper into the head and can tend to appear larger than other eye shapes. This eye shape typically is paired with a prominent brow bone.

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Downturned

The eye shape is elongated and the outer corner is slightly lower than the inner.

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Hooded

The eyes tend to appear smaller due to the extra layer of skin that folds over the crease.

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Monolid

The eyes tend to look flat and there is no crease.

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Round

This eye shape is more circular and can appear larger than others. The whites of the eyes are more visible.

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Upturned

The eye shape is elongated and the outer corner is slightly lifted.

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Wide Set

There is more space on either side of the bridge of the nose.

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Nose Shapes

Greek

Also referred to as the ‘straight nose’ due to the straight bridge and is usually paired with small nostrils. 

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Hawk

The prominent bridge curves downward and distance from the tip to the face is larger.

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Nubian

The base of the nose has a wider base.

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Roman

This shape is slightly curved away from the face and has a slightly exaggerated bridge.

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Snub

The features tend to be more rounded and smooth. It tends to be a bit larger, but proportionately. 

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Turned-Up

The tip of the nose points slightly upward. It tends to be on the smaller side and have a slight bump on the middle of the bridge.

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Brow Types

Arched Tail

The arch is located just before the outer corner of the brow.

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Arched Middle

The arch is located in the middle of the brow.

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Rounded

The brow has a softly rounded shape.

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S-Shape

The brow has two subtle bends.

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Straight

The brow lacks a natural arch.

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Subtle Arch

The brow looks to have a natural arch and no harsh edges.

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Lip Shapes

Downturned

The lips may give the illusion of frowning or appearing sad.

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Full

The upper and lower lips have equal fullness. Sometimes this is referred to as ‘Hollywood Lips.‘

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Heart-Shaped

These lips feature a well-defined cupid’s bow.

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Heavy Lower

The lower lip is characterized as being larger than the upper.

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Heavy Upper

The upper lip is characterized as being larger than the lower.

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Round

The middle of the upper and lower lips are the largest parts. It tends to look pouty.

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Thin

Both the upper and lower lips appear to be quite thin.

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Wide

These lips tend to be longer than they are full.

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Skin Types

Dry

The skin feels tight in some cases might begin to crack or flake. The weather can be a big contributor to this and most people experience drier skin in the winter. During the colder months, one can switch to a heavier moisturizer during their pm routine.

Normal

The skin doesn’t feel oily or dry. The texture of the skin appears regular and does not seem to need special care.

Oily

The skin may appear to be dewier throughout the day. To help the appearance of shine, one can use blotting papers to absorb the excess oil.

Sensitive

The skin is more prone to reacting to new / harsher products. Make sure to perform tests on the skin before introducing something new to your routine. Also be sure to not overwhelm the skin with too many products.

Little Extras

Beauty Marks

This is a dark facial mark that appears on the skin. These can be present at birth or develop over time.

Eye Color

This is the hue of pigmentation in the eye. There is a range of colors that this can. appear to be and may change slightly depending on the environment. 

Freckles

These are clusters of pigment on the skin that can fade as you age. Freckles become more prevalent with sun exposure.

Maturity

The skin changes as we age. This can result in wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and thinning of the skin.

Overbite / Underbite

This occurs when the lower jaw is shifted either forward or backward. An overbite is when the upper teeth extend over your lower. An underbite is when your lower teeth extend under your upper. 

Scars

This occurs when the skin experiences trauma. They can appear in many different shapes and may fade over time.

Skin Color

This is a very personal and one of the most prominent aspects of someone’s face. There are so many different shades of skin and the color might change through the different seasons. 

Another factor of the color is the undertone: cool, neutral, and warm. If your veins are blue or purple, you have a cool undertone. If your veins are blue or green, you have a neutral undertone. If your veins are green or olive, you have a warm undertone.

Vitiligo

This is when there is a lack of pigment in the skin. These patterns are usually mirrored across the body.