You catch your reflection before a night out and notice one tiny thing: the top lip dips a little deeper than the bottom. Nothing “wrong”, just a cue. With a few calm moves and the right textures, that curve becomes your signature. This guide shows you how to read types of lip shapes, decide on placement, and choose finishes that feel comfortable on real lips. If you’ve ever asked what shape my lips are or how to know your lip shape, you’re in the right place.

How to know your lip shape in two minutes

Stand in soft daylight. Relax your mouth. Notice three things:

  • Where does the fullness of your lips sit? (top, bottom, or even)
  • How do the corners of your lips behave? (neutral or slightly downturned)
  • How defined is Cupid’s bow? (sharp V, rounded curve, or somewhere between)

Take a quick front-camera photo. It helps you spot tiny asymmetries you might miss in the mirror. This simple read explains how to determine your lip shape without using charts or gadgets.

What do different lip shapes look like on the face?

You’ll meet a few common patterns in the mirror:

  • Full lip shape: even fullness with a plush edge.
  • Thin lips: narrow height; definition matters more than shine.
  • Strong Cupid’s bow: a clear V that loves a soft bridge.
  • Top-heavy: fuller top, lighter bottom; a touch of balance below looks refined.
  • Bottom-heavy: plush lower lip with a quieter top; a gentle lift above completes the frame.
  • Downturned corners: the outer edges tilt downward; micro-corrections lift the mood of the mouth.
  • Wide/long: the span feels broad; central focus creates harmony.
  • Uneven/asymmetric: one side carries more volume; the goal is soft balance, not erasing character.

These are just guides. If you’ve wondered which lip shape is most attractive, the honest answer is the one that sits comfortably on your face with tiny, intentional tweaks.

Quick map: shape → placement → finish (save this)

Shape (what you see)

Goal

Liner placement

Colour/finish cue

Helpful textures

Full lips shape

Gentle definition

Trace true border; micro-overline only at the peaks

Soft-matte centre, subtle sheen at edge

Light Up Lipstick pressed in; centre touch of Soak it up Lip Lustre

Thin lips

Add height, keep realism

Overline 0.5–1 mm above centre; stop before corners

Gradient stain + tiny bow highlight

Soak It Lipstick base; bow highlight with Light Up Lip Lustre

Strong Cupid’s bow

Soften the V

Bridge the peaks with short dashes

Satin finish; light at centre

Soak It Lipstick veil; tip of Light Up Lip Lustre on the bridge

Top-heavy

Balance the bottom

Tiny overline at lower-lip centre

Slightly deeper shade below

Light Up Lipstick; deeper shade on the lower lip; clear gloss on the top

Bottom-heavy

Lift the top

Micro overline on upper peaks

Even shade top and bottom

Soak It Lipstick all over; skip heavy outer-corner shadow

Downturned corners

Tilt up subtly

End liner a hair above natural corner

Keep outer corners lighter

Soak it up Lip Lustre centre pop; clean corner with fingertip

Wide/long

Pull focus inward

Avoid long outer tails

Centre glow only

Light Up Lip Lustre tapped in the centre

Uneven

Balance, not symmetry clones

Correct the lighter side only

Same shade; patient blending

Soak It Lipstick stain + gentle clean-up with a pointed cotton bud

(These are starting points, not rules. Adjust to taste.)

How to line and shade without harsh edges

Prep
Buff with a soft cloth for ten seconds. Add a thin balm. Blot once. Now your textures will grip without skipping.

Outline with intent
Hold your pencil upright. Instead of a hard line, sketch short dashes where you plan to build a shape. For uneven lips, work on the lighter side only; copying both sides usually looks heavy.

Shade that matches your plan

  • For comfort with quiet volume, start with Soak It Lipstick. The formula feels plush and stays even when you press your lips together.
  • To brighten the tone and smooth mild lip pigmentation, reach for Light Up Lipstick. It wears like colour and care in one swipe, ensuring that your lip edges look refined without piling on the product.
  • Want a glassy centre that reads fuller on camera? Tap Soak it up Lip Lustre. Keep it to the middle third to avoid slipping past your outline.
  • Prefer a treatment-forward gloss? Light Up Lip Lustre brings Niacinamide + Vitamin C care to your finish and sets to a comfy shine.

Tiny lift tricks

  • A pin-dot of gloss under the centre of the lower lip creates a natural shadow cue that reads like subtle fullness.
  • Softly blur the inner edge of your liner with fingertip taps; hard rims shrink the lips in photos.
  • If the colour travels, press once with tissue, then add a final veil of lipstick. Thin layers beat thick coats.

Shade choices for types of lips

  • Thin lips often look fresher in mid-tones and stains than in very deep mattes. If you love depth, keep the centre slightly lighter.
  • Full lips shape already has presence; soft-matte or satin reins in glare while keeping impact. Add gloss only in the middle for dimension.
  • Uneven lips behave the best when the shade is consistent and the edges are softly cleaned. A pointed cotton bud with a hint of foundation around the rim works better than stacking more liner.

If you’re juggling undertones or nudes, peek at your shoulder undertone in daylight. Nudes that echo that undertone tend to look relaxed rather than chalky

Care that keeps lips soft and lines tidy

  • Rehydrate at night with a simple, fragrance-free balm.
  • If your mouth area reddens with certain formulas, patch-test shades on the inner arm first.
  • Before big events, skip harsh scrubs the night prior; a gentle cloth in the morning is enough.
  • Carry one comfort layer for touch-ups. Soak It Lipstick plays well over stains; Light Up Lipstick keeps your tone bright without feeling waxy.

Conclusion

  • Your lips already carry their own rhythm. Read the shape, place colour with intent, and keep the centre alive. If you want a kit that travels from weekday to wedding without fuss, build it with: Light Up Lipstick for bright, even tone, Soak It Lipstick for cushioned colour, Soak it up Lip Lustre for juicy gloss, and Light Up Lip Lustre when you want the same shine with Vitamin C care.
  • If this guide helped shape your routine, share it with a friend who keeps asking, “What shape are my lips?” Tag us with your go-to outline and finish. We’ll be cheering for your version of the perfect pout.

FAQs

What shape are my lips, quickly?
Relax your mouth in daylight, take a front-camera photo, and compare what you see with the map above. Notice fullness placement and corner tilt first. Those two cues handle most matching for types of lip shapes.

Which lip shape is most attractive?
The one that sits comfortably on your features. Most mouths are slightly asymmetric. A calm outline and a centre glow usually read polished on every face across different lip shapes.

How to make lips look more pouty without obvious overlining?
Overline by half a millimetre at the centre only, keep corners true, and add a touch of gloss just in the middle. That trio works across types of lips without looking drawn on.

Do types of female lips need different products than male lips?
Lips are lips. Texture preferences vary by comfort. Stain + soft-shine combinations are friendly across identities and suit different lip shapes well.

How do I fix lipstick bleeding at the edges?
Use thinner layers, skip shine at the corners, and blur the inner rim with a fingertip. A final pass of Light Up Lipstick pressed in, then a dot of Light Up Lip Lustre at the centre, stays neat for hours.