Types of Lip Shapes
The main lip shapes are full, thin, heart-shaped, bow-shaped, top-heavy, bottom-heavy, wide, round and downturned. Lip shape is defined by fullness (height relative to width), the balance between upper and lower lip, the width of the mouth, how defined the Cupid's bow is, and the angle of the corners.
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All lip shapes at a glance
Full LipsFull lips have more height relative to their width, so both lips look plump..Read more 
Thin LipsThin lips have less height relative to their width, and the vermilion (the pink part) is narrow..Read more 
Heart-Shaped LipsHeart-shaped lips have a pronounced Cupid's bow and a fuller upper lip that, together with the lower lip, forms a heart..Read more 
Bow-Shaped LipsBow-shaped lips have a deep, sharply defined Cupid's bow, like the shape of an archer's bow, with a thinner overall fullness..Read more 
Top-Heavy LipsTop-heavy lips have an upper lip that's as full as or fuller than the lower lip..Read more 
Bottom-Heavy LipsBottom-heavy lips have a lower lip that's much fuller than the upper lip, more than the typical 1.5:1 proportion..Read more 
Wide LipsWide lips stretch further across the face; the corners reach roughly to lines dropped from the pupils..Read more 
Round LipsRound lips are full but relatively narrow, so the mouth looks compact and rounded..Read more 
Downturned LipsDownturned lips have corners that sit lower than the center of the mouth at rest..Read more How to tell your lip shape
- Relax your mouth and close your lips gently.
- Compare upper and lower lip. On most people the lower lip is about 1.5× the height of the upper. If your upper lip is as full or fuller, you're top-heavy.
- Check the Cupid's bow. A sharp V in the center of your upper lip means a defined bow.
- Check width. Imagine lines down from your pupils. If your mouth corners reach them, your mouth is wide.
- Check the corners. Do they point up, straight or down at rest?
Our lip shape analyzer measures all five from a photo.
Full Lips
Full lips have more height relative to their width, so both lips look plump.
- Plump upper and lower lip
- Defined vermilion border
Thin Lips
Thin lips have less height relative to their width, and the vermilion (the pink part) is narrow.
- Narrow vermilion
- Less height
Heart-Shaped Lips
Heart-shaped lips have a pronounced Cupid's bow and a fuller upper lip that, together with the lower lip, forms a heart.
- Pronounced Cupid's bow
- Fuller upper lip
- Lower lip narrower at the sides
Bow-Shaped Lips
Bow-shaped lips have a deep, sharply defined Cupid's bow, like the shape of an archer's bow, with a thinner overall fullness.
- Sharp V in the upper lip
- Defined peaks
Top-Heavy Lips
Top-heavy lips have an upper lip that's as full as or fuller than the lower lip.
- Upper lip as full or fuller than lower
- Prominent upper lip
Bottom-Heavy Lips
Bottom-heavy lips have a lower lip that's much fuller than the upper lip, more than the typical 1.5:1 proportion.
- Full lower lip
- Thinner upper lip
Wide Lips
Wide lips stretch further across the face; the corners reach roughly to lines dropped from the pupils.
- Corners near the pupil line
- Broad smile
Round Lips
Round lips are full but relatively narrow, so the mouth looks compact and rounded.
- Full
- Narrow width
- Soft Cupid's bow
Downturned Lips
Downturned lips have corners that sit lower than the center of the mouth at rest.
- Corners lower than center
- Serious resting expression
Frequently asked questions
What are the main lip shapes?
Full, thin, heart-shaped, bow-shaped, top-heavy, bottom-heavy, wide, round and downturned.
What is the ideal lip ratio?
A lower lip about 1.6× the height of the upper lip is often described as ideal.
Can I change my lip shape?
Makeup can change how lips look. Lip shape itself changes slowly with age.