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186 face guides so far, best known first. 24 more are on the list to be written.

WorldIris The coloured ring in the eye that controls light entry.Eyes · Most faces WorldBeauty mark A dark facial mark, natural or applied, worn for adornment.Skin · Most faces WorldSclera The tough outer coat that creates the pale background of the eyeball.Eyes · Most faces Mental protuberance WorldMental protuberance Bony ridge at the front of the lower jaw that forms the chinJaw and cheeks · Most faces WorldFreckles Small clusters of concentrated melanin on the skin.Skin · Most faces WorldEpicanthic fold A vertical skin fold at the inner corner of the eye.Eyes · Most faces WorldEyelash Hairs lining the eyelid edges that protect the eye and frame the gaze.Eyes · Most faces WorldEye color The natural variation in human iris hue driven by melanin and light scattering.Eyes · Most faces WorldPhiltrum A vertical groove in the upper lip found in humans and many mammals.Eyes · Most faces WorldDimple A small natural indentation in the flesh, most notably on the cheek.Skin · Most faces WorldWidow's peak A V-shaped point in the centre of the forehead hairline.Hairline · Most faces WorldZygomatic bone The paired irregular bone forming the cheek and part of the eye socket.Face shape · Most faces WorldNostril The two openings of the nose that allow air to enter and leave the body.Nose · Most faces WorldUnibrow A single eyebrow formed by hair meeting above the nose bridge.Brows · Most faces WorldVermilion border The sharp line where lip colour meets facial skin.Lips · Most faces Downturned eyes WorldDownturned eyes An eye shape where the outer corners angle downward toward the temples.Eyes · Most faces Full lips WorldFull lips A lip shape with equal volume on top and bottom.Lips · Most faces Button nose 🇮🇱 Israel and 2 moreButton nose A small, rounded nose with an upturned tip.Nose · Most faces Thin lips WorldThin lips A lip shape with less volume and definition.Lips · Most faces Almond eyes WorldAlmond eyes Oval eyes with tapered corners and a natural lift.Eyes · Most faces Hooded eyes WorldHooded eyes An eye shape where excess skin from the brow bone folds over the eyelid crease.Eyes · Most faces Oblong face shape WorldOblong face shape A face shape that is longer than it is wide with angular features.Face shape · Most faces Cleft chin WorldCleft chin A natural indentation in the centre of the chin.Jaw and cheeks · Most faces

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