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12 April 2023

The perfect lips according to science

Perfect lips, a symbol of beauty according to science.

As everyone knows, women's lips represent an important aspect of our face and are suited to our skin. Red lips are synonymous with seduction and beauty, which is why they are so often discussed in aesthetic medicine. In this article, we will talk about the different types and volumes of lips. We will also look into the ideal proportions of lips according to science and how this applies to well-known stars on the big screen. We will conclude by discussing the issues that often prevent people from having perfect lips and the possible solutions to finally be proud of their smile! Indeed, just like for hair, teeth, and eyes, there are various solutions to love one's seductive asset!

The different types of lips

Before talking about perfect lips, it is important to know that there are different types. Indeed, lips come in various shapes, textures, and thicknesses! Therefore, there is a whole diversity of tastes that can be expressed, demonstrating that a clear definition of perfect lips is not straightforward! Pink, red, thick, thin, the shape varies for everyone! Perhaps we will learn that there are perfect lips for every type! That is what we are going to explore...

List of the different shapes of lips with the photo!

Mouth in the shape of an ellipse

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The lips in the shape of an ellipse are generally thick, very pronounced, and projected forward. Their significant thickness blurs the classic shape of the lips. The cupid's bow and the vermilion are well defined.

Mouth shaped like an apple

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The apple-shaped lips have a rounded shape and a well-centered proportion in relation to the lips. The cupid's bow is soft and defined.

Arch-shaped mouth

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The lips in the shape of an arc have an elongated, regular form and possess a medium thickness, with a wide appearance and sometimes almost stretched lips. The cupid's bow is wide, and the volume of the lower lip tends to be more significant.

Ribbon-shaped mouth

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Ribbon-shaped lips are narrow lips with subtle contours that have a regular appearance and generally minimal thickness. The thickness of the upper lip is slightly greater than that of the lower lip.

Heart-shaped mouth

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If this red makes you dream, it is actually the heart-shaped lip contour that is well defined. The upper lip features a prominent vermilion and a clearly visible cupid's bow. The upper and lower lips have approximately equal volume.

The different thicknesses of the lips

Now that we have defined the types of lips, we can ask ourselves where we stand or where we would like to be ;-) in the spectrum of lip volume! Let's see in pictures!

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0 : Very thin 1 : Thin 2 : Medium 3 : Moderately thick 4 : Thick Of course, this scale is relative. In light of the latest trends and the looks of celebrities featured in the magazines discussed later in this article, we could add at least two more scales and rename the classification made above.

The ideal proportions according to science

Scientific Study of Jama Facial

Rather plump like that of Kylie Jenner, heart-shaped like that of the famous Rihanna, or full like those of Angelina Jolie... Ultimately, what do perfect lips look like? To answer this question once and for all, the research unit at the University of California conducted a survey with nearly 400 volunteers, published since February 2017 - appearing in the American scientific journal "JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery", which aims to discover what the "ideal proportions" are. First, participants had to examine numerous photos of young women's lips. Then, they were asked to rate each photo according to their opinion on a relative scale from 1 to 10 (1 representing the least attractive appearance and 10 the maximum). Levre-forme-etude-jama-officielle Next, the French researchers showed the volunteers new photos in which the lower & upper lips had been modified, in order to try to determine the "ideal" size. Levre-proportion-etude-jama Verdict ...! It was observed that both men and women participating in the study generally preferred lips 50% larger than the norm! Participants also seemed to prefer when the lower lip is 2x thicker than the upper. A bit like those of celebrities Alessandra Ambrosio and Miranda Kerr, which according to the research, come closest to perfection. From this survey, it can be concluded that generally, natural beauty prevails! Indeed, natural & plump lips without makeup represent what comes closest to perfect lips!

The perfect shape of celebrities

As everyone knows, the world of celebrities is not for everyone. In their environment, the ideal proportions of a mouth may differ from those defined earlier! Moreover, stars set fashion and trends, so let us take a look at the different types of lips of the biggest celebrities you all know! Here is a selection!

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The Greedy

This style focuses on the upper part, accentuating the cupid's bow and slightly lifting the outer areas. The so-called Cupid type has a very youthful appearance!

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The Hollywood

Often seen in films, it highlights the 3 shapes of the upper lip and gives a rounded shape to the corners of the lips. This type extends and curves the upper lip and gives a more moderate importance to the lower lip in order to maintain balanced symmetry.

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The Classic

It is the perfect shape for a subtle enhancement of your lips. It is a style that suits everyone. The classic style makes the S of the lips very visible. There is a balanced relationship between the upper and lower lip with a natural shape of the lips from the center to the corners. lèvres-style-perle

The Pearls

This plump shape emphasizes the importance of the lower one. It can be seen that this creates a slight cleft in the middle of the lower one, giving it the appearance of a "pearl" on either side of the lower lip.

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The Super Model

By focusing more on the lower lip, this popular style gives an immediate glamorous look. Thickness is added to the vermilion and the corners of the lower lip for a harmonious contour.

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The Goddess

Both the upper and lower lips are plump. This type enhances and projects the five parts that make up the lips. This can be a very pleasing style for those who have sufficient length between the nose and chin. Finally, it is not an easy task to have celebrity-like lips, to prevent them from being dry, or to achieve the perfect measurements as established by scientific studies and/or by experts in aesthetic medicine... We will see in a next blog how you can have, too, perfect lips thanks to a collection of news tips, an organic treatment, oil, certain products, and cream based on hyaluronic acid that will aim to enhance your lips.

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