Oval

The oval is treated across both Eastern and Western beauty as the "ideal" face shape. The face is roughly 1.5× as long as it is wide, with the forehead being slightly wider than the cheekbones and the cheekbones wider than the jaw — a smooth, narrowing taper from top to bottom. The chin lands somewhere between sharp and round: a soft, almost-curved point. Cheekbones sit politely without jutting forward.

The biggest advantage of an oval face is range. Almost every makeup style, hairstyle, glasses frame, or earring will work, because nothing needs to be "compensated for." That means an oval face does not need to follow a strict makeup formula — preference and mood can lead. In fact, the most common mistake on oval faces is over-contouring; restraint usually reads better than correction.

Keep contouring minimal. Heavy shading on the forehead, cheeks, or jaw breaks the natural proportions you already have. Trace the outer hairline lightly, then add highlight to the center of the forehead, the bridge of the nose, the top of the cheekbones, and the center of the chin for soft, three-dimensional brightness — that is enough.

Almost any haircut works on an oval face: short bobs, long waves, fringes, full slick-backs. If your goal is to make the face look smaller, leaving a little side-hair to frame the cheeks is the safest choice. Otherwise, follow your style mood.

Lip and blush placement is equally flexible. Full lips, gradient lips, and overlined lips all work without distorting balance. Blush on the apples, on the upper cheekbone, or just under the cheekbone — pick whichever your personal color and outfit calls for that day.