Vertical thirds
- IDEAL
- 1 : 1 : 1
- YOURS
- 0.92 : 1 : 1.13
Your lower face is a touch longer. Volume on top balances it.
YOUR FACE SHAPE
Oval
A little longer than wide, with soft features. Almost any length works.
- Overall proportion
- Balanced
- Widest area
- Cheekbones
- Chin shape
- Rounded
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How your face measures up
Symmetry
- IDEAL
- 100%
- YOURS
- 94%
Very even. Center or side part, both work.
Width to length
- IDEAL
- 1 : 1.5
- YOURS
- 1 : 1.46
Classic proportions. Long or short, it stays balanced.
Feature by feature
Eyes
IDEAL 1 : 3YOURS 1 : 3.3
Slightly wide-set. Curtain bangs frame them well.
Nose
IDEAL 1 : 1YOURS 1 : 0.96
In proportion with your eye spacing. No contour needed.
Lips
IDEAL 1 : 1.6YOURS 1 : 1.5
Fuller upper lip. Define the lower one a little.
Brows
IDEAL Arch over irisYOURS Slightly inward
Let the arch sit a touch further out, above the outer edge of the iris.
Cuts that flatter you
Soft layers, long waves, a sleek bob or a high ponytail all suit an oval face. Curtain bangs show off your cheekbones.
Where to sculpt
CONTOUR
- Keep contour light, just under the cheekbones, to keep your natural balance.
- Sweep blush up toward the temples, not straight across.
- Highlight the top of the cheekbones and the center of the forehead.
EYES
- A taupe shadow in the crease opens up the eyes.
- Wing the liner outward, toward the tail of the brow.
- A touch of highlighter in the inner corner brightens the eyes.
NOSE
- No contour needed: your nose is in proportion.
- A dot of highlight on the bridge is enough to refine it.
- Mattify the T-zone for a fresh look all day.
MOUTH
- Define the lower lip with a nude liner.
- A rosewood lipstick flatters your skin tone.
- A touch of gloss in the center adds volume.
- Keep contour light, just under the cheekbones, to keep your natural balance.
- Sweep blush up toward the temples, not straight across.
- Highlight the top of the cheekbones and the center of the forehead.
What to wear with it
Earrings
Drops and teardrops follow the line of your face.
Sunglasses
Square or aviator, as wide as your face.
Necklines
V-necks and open collars repeat your gently tapering chin.
Try these cuts on your photo, from €7.99 a month.