Face Shape Chart
Check length first, then the widest area, then jaw and chin shape. A match on three characteristics is more useful than matching one outline.
Oval
- Widest
- Cheekbones
- Length
- Longer than wide
- Jaw
- Soft taper
Round
- Widest
- Cheeks
- Length
- Similar to width
- Jaw
- Curved, soft
Square
- Widest
- Similar widths
- Length
- Similar to width
- Jaw
- Broad, angular
Heart
- Widest
- Forehead / upper face
- Length
- Varies
- Jaw
- Narrow or pointed chin
Diamond
- Widest
- Cheekbones
- Length
- Usually longer than wide
- Jaw
- Narrow, pointed chin
Oblong
- Widest
- Similar widths
- Length
- Clearly longer than wide
- Jaw
- Straight sides
Triangle
- Widest
- Jaw
- Length
- Varies
- Jaw
- Broad lower face
When the Chart Is Not Clear
Mixed results are normal. Measure your face or use the detector with a straight-on photo and compare the two closest categories.