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WorldFacial symmetry The balance of features on the left and right sides of a human face.Skin WorldFacial hair Hair grown on the human face, primarily a male secondary sex characteristic.Beard · Most faces Amazigh facial tattoos 🇩🇿 Algeria and 3 moreAmazigh facial tattoos Traditional geometric skin markings of North African Amazigh women.Marking Apatani facial tattoos 🇮🇳 IndiaApatani facial tattoos Facial tattoos and nose plugs of Apatani women in IndiaMarking Chin facial tattoos 🇲🇲 MyanmarChin facial tattoos Traditional facial ink patterns worn by Chin women in Myanmar.Marking Atayal facial tattoos 🇹🇼 TaiwanAtayal facial tattoos Traditional markings of the Atayal people in Taiwan, signifying skill and spiritual passage.Marking Canthus WorldCanthus The inner and outer corners where the eyelids meet at the eye.Eyes WorldBlushing The involuntary reddening of the face caused by emotional stress.Skin Playoff beard 🇺🇸 United States and 1 morePlayoff beard A superstitious facial hair tradition worn by athletes and fans during postseason competitions.Beard · 1980 WorldFake moustache A prosthetic facial hair piece used for disguise, performance, or style.Moustache Anti-eyebrow WorldAnti-eyebrow A facial piercing placed just beneath the brow or above the cheekbone.Adornment WorldContouring A makeup method using darker and lighter shades to sculpt facial features.Makeup WorldBeauty mark A dark facial mark, natural or applied, worn for adornment.Skin · Most faces WorldFace tattoo Ink designs on the face or head from traditional customsMarking 🇨🇳 ChinaSichuan opera A Chinese theatre form from Sichuan known for mask changing and distinct makeup.Makeup · 1700 🇲🇲 MyanmarThanaka Ground bark paste used as face makeup and sun protection in Myanmar.Makeup · Most faces WorldTeardrop tattoo A tear-shaped mark placed under the eye with varied cultural meanings.Adornment WorldNose piercing A facial adornment involving jewelry inserted into the nose skin or cartilage.Adornment 🇳🇿 New ZealandTā moko Traditional permanent facial and body markings of the Māori people of New Zealand.Marking 🇨🇦 CanadaKakiniit Traditional facial and body tattoos of Inuit women in the North American Arctic.Marking Ichi 🇳🇬 NigeriaIchi Ritual facial scarification of the Igbo people marking nobility.Marking WorldCheek piercing A facial piercing through the cheek tissue to create a dimple-like appearance.Adornment WorldSideburns Facial hair grown on the sides of the face from the hairline.Beard · Most faces Malar region WorldMalar region The triangular cheekbone area of the human face.Jaw and cheeks WorldMarionette lines Vertical creases that frame the chin and lower mouth areaSkin WorldEyebrow Short terminal hairs above the eye that protect the socket and aid facial expression.Brows WorldForehead The area of the head above the eyes and below the hairline.Hairline WorldDimple A small natural indentation in the flesh, most notably on the cheek.Skin · Most faces WorldBrow ridge The bony crest above the eye sockets that supports facial structure and protects the eyes.Brows WorldCupid's bow The double curve of the upper lip resembling an ancient bow.Lips WorldNasolabial fold Skin folds running from the nose to the mouth corners.Face shape WorldFu Manchu moustache A long moustache with two hanging tendrils.Moustache · 1929 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreToothbrush moustache A narrow moustache trimmed to the width of the nose.Moustache · 1890 WorldMoustache Facial hair grown above the upper lip and under the nose.Moustache · Most faces WorldChinstrap beard A narrow line of hair tracing the jaw from ear to ear.Beard · Most faces WorldBeard Facial hair on the jaw, chin, cheeks and neck of adult males.Beard WorldHandlebar moustache A moustache with long ends curled upwards like bicycle bars.Moustache · Most faces WorldGoatee Facial hair focused on the chin, sometimes including a moustache.Beard · 1950 🇺🇸 United StatesShenandoah A full beard along the jaw and chin with a shaved upper lip.Beard WorldUnibrow A single eyebrow formed by hair meeting above the nose bridge.Brows · Most faces WorldVan Dyke beard A moustache and goatee with shaved cheeks.Beard · Most faces WorldDesigner stubble Short beard growth trimmed to 1–3 mm for a rugged look.Beard · Most faces 🇵🇱 Poland and 1 moreWalrus moustache Thick, bushy facial hair that covers the upper lip.Moustache · Most faces WorldHorseshoe moustache A full moustache with vertical extensions down to the jawline.Moustache Soul patch WorldSoul patch A small patch of facial hair worn between the lower lip and the chin.Beard · 1986 WorldVermilion border The sharp line where lip colour meets facial skin.Lips · Most faces WorldPencil moustache A thin, neat line of hair above the lip.Moustache · Most faces Ned Kelly beard 🇦🇺 AustraliaNed Kelly beard Full beard and moustache style named after an Australian outlaw.Beard · Most faces Rajasthani moustache 🇮🇳 IndiaRajasthani moustache A curled upper-lip style linked to Indian heritage.Moustache · Most faces Ainu lip tattoos 🇯🇵 JapanAinu lip tattoos Traditional facial markings worn by Ainu women to mark maturity and protect the spirit.Marking Wide-set eyes WorldWide-set eyes An eye spacing where the gap between the eyes exceeds one eyeball width.Eyes Upturned nose WorldUpturned nose A small nose with a tip that slopes slightly upward.Nose Seminole face paint 🇺🇸 United StatesSeminole face paint Traditional Seminole facial markings for ceremony and war.Makeup · Most faces Dalí moustache WorldDalí moustache Slender moustache with long tips pointing straight up.Moustache Greek nose WorldGreek nose A nose shape defined by a straight bridge and narrow nostrils.Nose Downturned eyes WorldDownturned eyes An eye shape where the outer corners angle downward toward the temples.Eyes · Most faces Snub nose WorldSnub nose A small, round nose with an upturned tip.Nose Button nose 🇮🇱 Israel and 2 moreButton nose A small, rounded nose with an upturned tip.Nose · Most faces Hooded eyes WorldHooded eyes An eye shape where excess skin from the brow bone folds over the eyelid crease.Eyes · Most faces Deep-set eyes WorldDeep-set eyes An eye shape where the eyeball sits deeper in the skull, making the brow bone appear more prominent.Eyes

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