Face shape · The 7 shapes
Wide base (pear) face shape
The jaw is wider than the forehead, which is narrower.
A face with the width below. The idea is to give presence to the top half to balance the jaw.
- Frames
- Cat-eye or rectangular frames with a strong top line.
- Hair
- Volume at the crown and temples; lengths below the jaw.
- Near the face
- Short or stud earrings; V necklines, which lengthen.
Frames you can explore
- Cat-eye
- Rectangular
- Square, acetate
Light and shadow for your face
Shadow: Shadow along the jaw: it balances the base of the face.
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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