Face Shapes and Personality Types
Face shape is the outline created by your bone structure and jawline, and it is one of the first things a face reader notices. Each shape is associated with a basic temperament. Real faces often mix two shapes, so read the descriptions below as tendencies rather than labels.
Round face
A round face with soft cheeks and a gentle jaw is linked to warmth, sociability and a talent for putting people at ease. Round-faced people are often the peacemakers of their group and tend to enjoy stable relationships and a comfortable home life.
Oval face
The oval face, slightly longer than it is wide with a gently tapering chin, is considered the most balanced shape. It suggests adaptability, good judgment and the ability to get along in many different environments.
Square face
A square face with a strong jaw and broad forehead is associated with determination, reliability and a strong sense of responsibility. Square-faced people tend to keep their promises and push projects through to the end.
Heart-shaped face
A wide forehead that narrows to a pointed chin suggests creativity, quick thinking and a lively imagination. People with this shape are often full of ideas and do well in fields that reward originality.
Inverted triangle
Broad cheekbones or temples with a slim, sharp chin are linked to sharp intelligence and strong ambition. These people tend to think fast and aim high, and they benefit from taking care of their stamina.
Long face
A face noticeably longer than it is wide suggests patience, thoughtfulness and a calm, steady approach to life. Long-faced people often earn trust through consistency.
Face shape vs. animal face type
Face shape describes your outline, while the popular animal face types describe the impression created by your eyes, nose and mouth. A round face with downturned eyes may read as a "puppy face," while the same round face with upturned eyes may read as a "cat face." Face shape helps explain your underlying temperament; animal types help explain the first impression you make.
Mixed face shapes
Most real faces combine two shapes, such as a round upper face with an oval jaw, or a square forehead with a heart-shaped lower face. Readers interpret these mixes by stage of life: the upper face speaks to early life and the lower face to later life, so a mixed shape can describe a personality that changes and matures over time.
See it on your own face. In the Face Fortune app you can get a face reading from a single photo, then add your birth date to receive today's horoscope as well.