Nose Shapes

Button Nose

A button nose is small, short and rounded, with a slightly upturned tip. It's often associated with a youthful look.

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Illustration of button nose

How to tell if you have button nose

  1. Your nose is short and small relative to your face.
  2. The tip is rounded and turns up slightly.
  3. In profile, the bridge is low and fairly straight or slightly scooped.

Snub vs button nose

Both are short. A snub nose is more clearly upturned with visible nostrils, while a button nose is smaller and rounder. See snub vs button nose.

Makeup tips for a button nose

  • A dot of highlight on the tip and bridge enhances the shape.
  • Little or no contour is needed.
  • Defined brows and lashes balance the small nose.

Button Nose vs similar nose shapes

Celebrities often described as having button nose

  • Emma Stone
  • Kristen Bell

Based on how these people are commonly described in style and beauty media; lighting and angles vary between photos.

Frequently asked questions

What is a button nose?

A small, short nose with a rounded, slightly upturned tip.

Do button noses change with age?

Noses tend to lengthen and the tip drops slightly with age, so button noses often look a little longer later in life.

Other nose shapes