Face shapes

Triangle

Like a pyramid, this face is widest at its base or jawline, tapering up to slightly narrower cheeks and reaching its apex at a narrow forehead. A jaw that is wider than the forehead characterizes the pear shaped face. Corrective makeup can be applied to create width at the forehead, slenderize the jawline, and add length to the face.

Square

This face has a wide, angular jawline and forehead; the lines of this face are straight and angular.

round

This face is widest at the cheekbone area and is usually not much longer than it is wide, having a softly rounded jawline, short chin, and rounded hairline over a rather full forhead.

rectangle

This face shape is long and narrow; the cheeks are often hollowed under prominent cheekbones. Corrective makeup can be applied to create the illusion of width across the cheekbone line, making the face appear shorter and wider.

Heart

This facial shape is wide at the temple and forehead area and tapers down to a narrow chin, forming a heart shape (inverted triangle). It is usually soft rather than angular, and has some prominence in the cheekbone area.

Diamond

Widest at the cheekbones, this face has narrow chin and forehead. It is angular in form, and the measurements of the jaw and hairline are approximately the same.

Oval

Widest at the temple and forehead, tapering down to a curved chin. This is considered the ideal facial shape because of its balance and overall look of symmetry.