Animal Face Archetypes and their Makeup Styles: Are you a Bunny, Fox, Or Cat?

When it comes to different face types, have you ever noticed that some people naturally have soft, round features like a puppy, while others have sharp eyes like a fox? In Korean beauty and fashion, the Animal Face Archetype trend categorizes different faces to certain animals considering things like your face shape, eyes, lips, etc. Using this approach, it can help us discover new makeup techniques to enhance each archetype’s natural charm!

What Are Animal Face Archetypes?

Animal Face Archetypes are based on key facial features such as

• Eye shape

• Jawline

• Nose structure 

• Overall proportions

The 10 Animal Face Archetypes & Their Makeup Styles

Puppy Face (Round, downturned eyes, soft features, straight eyebrows)

Makeup Style: Innocent, youthful, and wide-eyed

Best Techniques:

• Soft, droopy eyeliner → Extend liner slightly downward at the outer corners for a puppy-eyed effect
  

• Straight brows → Keep brows soft and slightly rounded to match the natural structure
  

• Gradient lips → Apply a soft, blurred tint in the center of the lips for a natural flush
  

• Peachy blush → Apply blush high on the cheeks and blend towards the temples for a fresh look

 Best Products: Brown eyeliner, sheer lip tints, fluffy brow pencil

Cat Face (Sharp, upturned eyes, shorter chin, short rounded nose)

Makeup Style: Chic, sleek, and fiery

Best Techniques:

• Sharp winged eyeliner → Extend liner outward and slightly upward to emphasize the upturned eyes
  

• Arched brows → A softly lifted arch enhances the feline structure
  

• Contoured nose → Subtle contouring on the nose bridge adds definition
  

• Matte lip look → A bold or nude matte lipstick enhances the sleekness

Best Products: Black liquid eyeliner, cool-toned contour, matte lipsticks

Fox Face (Long slender upturned eyes, sharp chin and jawline, high pointed nose)

Makeup Style: Sultry, mysterious, and elegant

Best Techniques:

• Elongated eyeliner → Focus on creating an extended fox-eye look

• Lifted blush → Apply blush at an upward angle on the cheekbones
  

• Highlighter on high points → Emphasize the nose tip and cheekbones for a sculpted effect
  

• Defined lips → A sharp lip liner enhances the naturally sharp features

Best Products: Gel eyeliner, peachy-nude blush, highlighter

Snake Face (Inverted triangle face shape, thinner lips, long slender nose)

Makeup Style: Sharp, bold, and captivating

Best Techniques:

• Dramatic smoky eyes → Darker eyeshadows blended upward enhance the mysterious gaze
  

• Overlined lips → Slightly overlining with a deeper lip color adds fullness

• Defined cheekbones → Contouring under the cheekbones adds more structure
  

• Glossy lids or lips → A subtle sheen gives an alluring effect

Best Products: Smoky eyeshadow palette, lip liner, dewy setting spray

Bird Face (Small head, small mouth, rounder eyes)

Makeup Style: Delicate, airy, and ethereal

Best Techniques:

• Soft feathered brows → Light, fluffy strokes for a natural look
  
  

• Pastel or shimmer eyeshadow → Soft, dreamy colors make the eyes pop
  
  

• Doll-like lashes → Lengthening mascara and curled lashes create an innocent effect
  
  

• Juicy lip gloss → A glossy lip enhances the small mouth naturally

Best Products: Light brow pen, pastel eyeshadow, lengthening mascara

Deer Face (Bright neutrally set eyes, slim face, slender neck)

Makeup Style: Fresh, delicate, and graceful

Best Techniques:

• Soft eyeliner + long lashes → Define the upper lash line subtly to keep the bright-eyed look
  

• High blush placement → Blush closer to the temples enhances the lifted, elegant structure
  

• Subtle lip tint → Enhances natural beauty without overpowering features
  

• Dewy base → Lightweight foundation for a fresh, hydrated look

Best Products: Natural false lashes, watercolor blush, cushion foundation

Bunny Face (Bunny smile, small nose, small pouty lips)

Makeup Style: Cute, soft, and lively

Best Techniques:

• Shimmery aegyo-sal → A bit of highlight under the eyes for a naturally cheerful look
  

• Round eyeliner → Emphasizing roundness makes the eyes appear bigger
  

• Juicy gradient lips → A soft pink or coral tint for a plump effect
  

• Nose highlight → A small touch of highlight enhances the petite nose

Best Products: Shimmer stick, pink lip tint, curling mascara

Hamster Face (Round eyes, rounded cheeks, soft features)

Makeup Style: Youthful, bright, and playful

Best Techniques:

• Soft, rounded eyeliner → Keeping the eyeliner rounded enhances the innocent gaze
  

• Doll-like blush placement → A pop of blush on the center of the cheeks gives a fresh, youthful effect
  

• Soft brows → Avoid harsh lines; opt for fluffy brows

• Juicy lips → A moisturizing balm or gloss for a hydrated look

Best Products: Peach blush, volumizing mascara, glossy lip balm

 Turtle Face (Wider mouth, rounder face shape, large eyes)

Makeup Style: Balanced, structured, and unique

Best Techniques:

• Gradient contouring → Softly contouring the sides of the face adds structure
  

• Defined lips → A crisp lip line enhances the naturally wider mouth
  

• Earthy eyeshadow tones → Complement the natural shape with warm, neutral shades

• Glowy skin finish → A luminous foundation keeps the face looking fresh Best Products: Bronzer, lip liner, glow primer
  

Fish Face (Wide-set eyes, plump lips, defined jawline)

Makeup Style: Bold, sleek, and mesmerizing

Best Techniques:

• Halo eyeshadow → A pop of shimmer in the center enhances wide-set eyes
  

• Glossy lips → Enhances the natural fullness of the lips
  

• Sleek brows → Keeping brows structured balances the face
  

• Sculpted cheekbones → A bit of contour sharpens the look

 Best Products: Metallic eyeshadows, clear gloss, contour stick

With these tips, you can find out your animal face archetype while also figuring out which makeup style fits the best on your face!