Face shape · The 7 shapes
Diamond face shape
Wide, high cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and jaw and a fine chin.
A face where the cheekbones lead. The idea is to add width above and below to go with them.
- Frames
- Cat-eye, oval or frames with a strong top line.
- Hair
- A fringe or volume at the forehead and lengths with volume at chin level.
- Near the face
- Earrings that widen at the bottom, like teardrops; round necklines.
Frames you can explore
- Cat-eye
- Oval
- Rectangular
Light and shadow for your face
Shadow: A soft shadow on the widest part of the cheekbones: it balances the forehead and the jaw.
Light: Light in the centre of the forehead, under the eyes, on the bridge of the nose and on the chin.
Always blend: contouring is light and shadow, never lines. Choose a matte shade one or two tones deeper than your skin.
A first, indicative look: a CARO consultation confirms it in person, with real clothes and frames.
The 7 face shapes
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