Field guide

The seven face shapes, measured

Face shape is about proportions: how long your face is compared with its width, and how the forehead, cheekbones and jaw compare with each other. The test reports five; diamond and triangle faces are real shapes it folds into their nearest neighbour, so they have pages too. Not sure which one you are? Take the test.

Oval face

Balanced proportions, gently rounded jaw, face slightly longer than wide.

Round face

Width and length are close to equal, with soft angles and full cheeks.

Square face

Strong, angular jaw about as wide as the forehead and cheekbones.

Heart face

Wide forehead and cheekbones tapering to a narrow, sometimes pointed chin.

Oblong face

Noticeably longer than wide, with straight sides and similar forehead and jaw widths.

Diamond face

Widest at the cheekbones, with a narrow forehead and a narrow, often pointed chin.

Reported by the test as heart or oval, whichever is closer

Triangle face

Jaw wider than the forehead, so the face broadens from top to bottom.

Reported by the test as square or round, whichever is closer