Lip Shapes: The Complete
Guide to All 7 Types
Lip shape is classified by volume, the proportion between the upper and lower lip, and the contour of the cupid's bow. There are 7 primary types: full, thin, wide, heart-shaped, round, top-heavy, and bottom-heavy.
About this guide: These shape descriptors aren't mutually exclusive — most people have a primary shape (full, thin, wide, round) plus a secondary trait (top-heavy, bottom-heavy, or heart-shaped), and both apply simultaneously.
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Types of Lip Shapes — All 7 Explained
Full Lips
Generous volume, balanced from every angle
- • Generous volume in both upper and lower lip
- • Balanced upper-to-lower proportion — neither lip dominates
- • Naturally defined outer contour without needing liner
Generous volume in both the upper and lower lip, with a balanced proportion between them and a naturally defined outer contour.
Read the full Full Lips guideThin Lips
Refined proportions with clean, precise lines
- • Slim height relative to width
- • Clean, precise outer contour
- • Sharply defined natural lip line
Slim height relative to width, with a clean, precise outer contour and a sharply defined lip line.
Read the full Thin Lips guideWide Lips
Striking corner-to-corner span with an expressive smile
- • Notable corner-to-corner width
- • Extended, expressive smile line
- • Generous horizontal canvas for lip color
Notable corner-to-corner width with an extended, expressive smile line and a generous canvas for color.
Read the full Wide Lips guideHeart-Shaped Lips
A pronounced cupid's bow with classic, sculpted definition
- • Pronounced cupid's bow M-curve at the top
- • Clearly defined arch peaks in the upper lip
- • Fuller upper lip presence relative to the lower
A pronounced cupid's bow M-curve at the top, with defined arch peaks and a fuller upper lip presence.
Read the full Heart-Shaped Lips guideRound Lips
A soft, even curve with a naturally youthful look
- • Gently curved upper and lower lip
- • Soft, rounded outer corners
- • Even proportions between upper and lower lip
Gently curved upper and lower lip with soft, rounded outer corners and even proportions without sharp angles.
Read the full Round Lips guideTop-Heavy Lips
A distinctively fuller upper lip with sculptural presence
- • Upper lip notably fuller than the lower
- • Distinctive, sculptural overall proportion
- • Pronounced upper lip presence
Upper lip notably fuller than the lower, creating a distinctive, sculptural proportion with real visual impact.
Read the full Top-Heavy Lips guideBottom-Heavy Lips
A lush, voluminous lower lip with a natural pout
- • Lower lip notably fuller than the upper
- • Natural, effortless pout
- • Sensuous, voluminous lower-lip profile
Lower lip notably fuller than the upper, creating a natural, effortless pout with sensuous, voluminous presence.
Read the full Bottom-Heavy Lips guideLip Shape Chart — Quick Reference
| Shape | Defining feature | Most confused with |
|---|---|---|
| Full Lips | Generous volume in both upper and lower lip | Round Lips |
| Thin Lips | Slim height relative to width | Wide Lips |
| Wide Lips | Notable corner-to-corner width | Thin Lips |
| Heart-Shaped Lips | Pronounced cupid's bow M-curve at the top | Top-Heavy Lips |
| Round Lips | Gently curved upper and lower lip | Full Lips |
| Top-Heavy Lips | Upper lip notably fuller than the lower | Heart-Shaped Lips |
| Bottom-Heavy Lips | Lower lip notably fuller than the upper | Wide Lips |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lip shapes are there?
This guide covers 7 primary lip shapes: full, thin, wide, heart-shaped, round, top-heavy, and bottom-heavy. Volume, proportion between the upper and lower lip, and the shape of the cupid's bow are the main distinguishing factors.
Can I have a combination of lip shapes?
Yes — these descriptors aren't mutually exclusive. You can have, for example, wide lips that are also top-heavy, or full lips with a heart-shaped cupid's bow. Most people have a primary shape plus one secondary trait.
How do I find out my lip shape?
Look straight into a mirror with a neutral expression and compare: is one lip noticeably fuller than the other (top-heavy or bottom-heavy)? Is the overall volume generous or minimal (full vs. thin)? Does the mouth span wide relative to your face (wide)? Is there a distinct double-peak at the cupid's bow (heart-shaped)? The free lip shape analyzer measures these from a photo automatically.
Does lip shape change over time?
Collagen and volume naturally decrease with age, which can make lips appear thinner over time even if the underlying proportions stay similar. Temporary factors like hydration and swelling can also affect apparent fullness day to day.
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