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Oval Face Shape
The oval face shape is considered the most balanced and versatile face shape, characterized by slightly wider cheekbones and a gently curved jawline.
Key Characteristics
- Face length is about 1.5 times the width
- Forehead is slightly wider than the chin
- Jawline is rounded rather than angular
- Cheekbones are the widest part of the face
- Balanced proportions between all facial features
How to Identify
- Pull your hair back from your face and look straight into a mirror
- Trace the outline of your face on the mirror with lipstick or a washable marker
- Measure the length of your face from forehead to chin
- Measure the width across your cheekbones
- If your face length is about 1.5 times the width and your jawline is gently curved, you likely have an oval face shape
Style Recommendations
Hairstyles
- Most hairstyles work well with oval faces
- Long layers to showcase facial features
- Pixie cuts to highlight cheekbones
- Side parts to add dimension
- Avoid heavy bangs that hide your balanced features
Glasses
- Walnut-shaped frames that follow your brow line
- Rectangular frames for contrast
- Aviators for a classic look
- Cat-eye frames for a stylish appearance
- Avoid oversized frames that overwhelm your features
Makeup
- Light contouring to enhance natural bone structure
- Blush applied to the apples of cheeks
- Balanced eye and lip makeup
- Subtle highlighting on cheekbones
- Any eyebrow shape that follows your natural arch
Accessories
- Medium-sized earrings
- Necklaces of any length
- Hats of most styles
- Scarves that frame the face
- Hair accessories that don't overwhelm
Celebrity Examples
Jessica Alba
George Clooney
Beyoncé
Adam Levine