Lip Shapes
Downturned Lips
Downturned lips have corners that sit lower than the center of the mouth at rest.
Check yours with the lip shape analyzer
How to tell if you have downturned lips
- Relax your mouth completely and look in a mirror.
- If the corners sit lower than the line where your lips meet, they're downturned.
- People may say you look serious when you're relaxed.
Makeup for downturned lips
Lift the corners with a tiny upward flick of liner and a dab of concealer under the corners.
Makeup tips for downturned lips
- Draw a tiny upward flick of liner at each corner.
- Dab concealer just under the corners to lift them visually.
- Keep the lower lip color slightly lighter at the corners.
Downturned Lips vs similar lip shapes
Downturned Lips vs Heart-Shaped LipsHeart-shaped lips usually have neutral or slightly lifted corners.
Downturned Lips vs Thin LipsThin lips can be downturned or not; the corners are what define downturned.
Frequently asked questions
Why do my lip corners turn down?
It's often natural anatomy. It can increase with age as muscles and skin change.
Can downturned lips be lifted?
Makeup can lift them visually. Cosmetic treatments exist but are best discussed with a qualified professional.
