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Published Research Library (58 Guides)
facialbrief.com/guidesPillar 01 · Scales & Benchmarks
Competitor Alternatives & Rating Scales (8)
Compare objective anthropometric tools against consumer facial rating apps, PSL tiers, and population-wide symmetry benchmarks.
Sub 5 to Chad Scale: Every Looksmax Tier, PSL & Ratio
Understand the sub 5 to chad scale, from sub 3 and LTN through MTN, HTN, Chadlite, Chad, and True Adam, mapped to 1-8 PSL bands and facial ratios.
Best FaceIQLabs Alternative: Free & One-Time Face Tools
Compare every major FaceIQLabs alternative by free scan limits, monthly vs. one-time pricing, privacy, and ratio accuracy in a 6-tool comparison table.
Best PinkMirror Alternative: 6 Face Analyzers Compared
Compare the top pinkmirror alternative across pricing, 478-landmark math, photo privacy, and lens drift. Includes a 6-tool benchmark comparison table.
QOVES Free Alternative: Pricing, Pros, Cons & Free Tools
Compare qoves pricing ($150-$300) against every qoves free alternative in our comparison table, covering turnaround speed, privacy, and 478-point scans.
Umax Free Alternative: Subscription Traps & Free Face Scans
Looking for a umax free alternative? Compare Umax subscription fees ($5.99/wk), Areum, Looksmatch equivalents, and free browser scanners in our data table.
Is Areum Free? Pricing, Paywalls, and Better Alternatives
Is Areum free to use? Compare Areum app weekly subscription fees, scan paywalls, and free browser alternatives in our Reddit-backed pricing table.
Looksmaxxing Pyramid: Every Tier, Softmaxxing & Reports
Explore the 4-tier looksmaxxing pyramid from base health and softmaxxing to surgical limits, plus how looksmax report apps compare on pricing and bias.
PSL Meaning & Scale Explained: Tiers, Ratios & Real Appeal
Learn the PSL meaning, 1-8 PSL scale tiers, and how forum ratings compare to strict 1-10 curves, AI face apps, and real-world appeal in our 6-tier table.
Pillar 02 · Upper-Third Features
Eye, Brow, Nose & Lip Geometry (8)
Understand canthal tilt degrees, hooded lid anatomy, brow arch ratios, pupillary distance, and non-surgical framing choices.
Negative Canthal Tilt: Normal Degrees, Causes & Framing
See how negative canthal tilt compares with neutral and positive eye angles in degrees, what orbital anatomy drives it, and styling vs. surgical risks.
What Are Hooded Eyes? Eyelid Anatomy, Types & Framing
What are hooded eyes? Compare hooded vs. non-hooded eyelids, 8-10 mm tarsal anatomy, Reddit batwing liner tips, and our eyelid framing comparison table.
Lip Shapes Explained: Types of Lips, Ratios & Framing
Compare common lip shapes by 1:1.6 vermilion ratios, 48-55 mm mouth width, and Cupid's bow geometry, with a liner, care, and filler comparison table.
Eyebrows for Round Face: Arch Mapping & Shape Guide
Find the best eyebrows for round face proportions using iris-calibrated mapping lines, arch angles, straight brow rules, and a 6-shape comparison table.
What Kind of Nose Do I Have? Nose Shape Chart & Angles
Answer what kind of nose do I have with Farkas nasal index ranges, nasolabial angles, nostril types, camera lens checks, and a 6-shape comparison chart.
What Is Hunter Eyes? Eye Anatomy, Canthal Tilt & Reality
Learn what is hunter eyes anatomy vs. round eyes, +2 to +6 deg canthal tilt norms, A10 slang, and styling vs. surgery risks in our comparison table.
Eye Shape Chart: Measure Your Eye Type, Tilt & Lashes
Use our eye shape chart to spot upturned, almond, round, hooded, and monolid eyes via EAR and canthal tilt, plus a 6-type lash and liner table.
How Much Is a PD? Adult Norms & Printable Ruler Guide
Learn how much is a PD in millimeters (54-74 mm), when single vs. dual PD matters, and compare printable ruler options, phone apps, and optician checks.
Pillar 03 · Craniofacial Ratios
Jawline, Cheekbones, Symmetry & Proportions (13)
Verify what posture, body composition, and habits can change around gonial angle, cheekbones, asymmetry, and nasal folds.
Mewing Results: Timelines, Age 40 Limits & Scientific Evidence
What do mewing results show? Review adult timelines, age 40 limits, NHS and orthodontic evidence, and our clinical vs. Reddit comparison table before starting.
How to Fix an Asymmetrical Face: Causes, Limits & Safe Steps
Learn how to fix asymmetrical face concerns safely by separating 24mm lens distortion from muscle, TMJ, and bone causes, with cost and timeline tables.
Asymmetrical Face Exercises: Evidence, Limits & Habits
Can asymmetrical face exercises fix facial asymmetry? See mm masseter variances, Reddit posture trials, and our soft-tissue vs. bone comparison table.
Gonial Angle Explained: Ideal Degrees, Gonions & Limits
Explore ideal gonial angle norms (119-126 deg), what gonions look like from underneath, high-angle causes, and our habit vs. clinical comparison table.
How to Get Higher Cheekbones: Anatomy, Fat Loss & Limits
See how to get higher cheekbones visually using 70-78% jaw-to-zygo ratios, body fat thresholds, de-bloating, and a styling vs clinical table.
Facial Harmony Score: Face Thirds, Ratios & Profile Norms
See what drives a facial harmony score across face thirds, side profile angles, and symmetry tools, with Reddit benchmarks and a 6-metric comparison table.
How to Strengthen Jawline Definition Without Wrecking Your TMJ
Learn how to strengthen jawline contour safely: clinical masseter trials, body fat thresholds, broader jaw fixes, and our method comparison table.
Face Width Height Ratio and Average Face Length Norms Explained
Review face width height ratio norms (fWHR 1.73-1.95) and average face length in mm, selfie lens errors, and our adult biometric comparison table.
Why Nasolabial Folds Appear in Your 20s and What Actually Helps
Why a nasolabial fold in your 20s appears: maxillary anatomy, retinoid collagen timelines, filler migration risks, and our comparison table.
How to Make My Face Look Better: Ratios, Skin & Framing
Learn how to make my face look better without surgery using camera geometry, bloat reduction, brow framing, skincare, and a high-ROI habit table.
Facial Thirds & Golden Ratio: Real Face Proportions Guide
Compare classical 1:1:1 facial thirds and the 1.618 golden ratio against Farkas adult anthropometric norms, camera skew, and non-surgical framing options.
Midface Ratio and fWHR Explained: Benchmarks, Limits & Balance
Compare midface ratio (0.90-1.05), fWHR (1.80-2.10), and facial depth norms, selfie lens errors, and optical framing fixes in our full benchmark table.
What Makes a Perfect Side Profile? Angles, E-Line & Smile Shifts
Learn how a perfect side profile compares with normal side profiles across convexity, nasolabial angle, Ricketts E-line, smile shifts, and styling.
Pillar 04 · Hair & Facial Hair
Face Shapes, Hairstyles, Beard & Hairline (11)
Match cheekbones-to-jaw ratios with tailored cuts, fringe density, beard tapers, and Norwood pattern staging.
Best Hair Cut for Square Face: Ratios, Cuts & What to Skip
Choose a flattering hair cut for square face geometry using bigonial ratios, curtain bangs, collarbone lobs, and men's fades compared in one style table.
Haircut Depending on Face Shape: Ratios, Angles, and Fit
Pick a haircut depending on face shape using L/W ratios, jaw angles, and hair texture rules. Includes a 6-shape styling table and Reddit barber tips.
Best Hairstyles for Oval Faces: Cuts, Ratios, and Parting
Find the best hairstyles for oval faces using 1.30-1.50 face ratios, Reddit styling rules, and our fit-score comparison table for women and men.
Heart Face Shape Hairstyles: Proportions & Best Cuts
Compare the best heart face shape hairstyles with jaw-to-forehead benchmarks, Reddit salon advice, bang tips, and a full styling comparison table.
Haircuts for People With Round Faces: Proportions & Cuts
Explore haircuts for people with round faces using length-to-width norms, Reddit barber tips, bang strategies, and a 6-cut styling comparison table.
Oblong Face Haircut Guide: Width Ratios, Bangs & Cuts
Choose the right oblong face haircut using length-to-width ratios, Reddit fringe tips, low taper rules, and a female and male cut comparison table.
Diamond Face Hairstyles: Best Cuts, Bangs & Ratio Rules
Compare top diamond face hairstyles for women and men using zygomatic ratios, Reddit salon notes, bang tips, and a full styling comparison table.
Beard Styles With Face Shape: Guard Lengths & Trim Rules
Match beard styles with face shape using jaw-to-cheek ratios, millimeter trimmer guards, neckline spacing, Reddit grooming notes, and a style table.
Oval Face Shape: Ratios, Egg vs. Oblong Limits, and Styling
Measure an oval face with 1.30 to 1.50 facial index ratios, egg vs. oblong borders, selfie distortion fixes, and a 6-shape framing comparison.
Receding Hairline Chart: Norwood Scale and NW0 Hairline
Compare every stage on the receding hairline chart from NW0 hairline myths to Norwood 1-7, 2 cm mature borders, and hair framing in one guide table.
How Do You Know If You Should Get Bangs? Face Ratios & Fit Guide
Find out how do you know if you should get bangs using forehead share (30-36%), face shape rules, cowlick tests, and our four-fringe upkeep table.
Pillar 05 · Seasonal Colorimetry
12-Season Personal Color Analysis (12)
Contrast, temperature, and chroma breakdowns for every Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter season.
True Autumn Color Palette: Earth Shades, Swatches, and Fit
Master the true autumn color palette with Munsell hue bounds, hex swatches, and a 6-season comparison table for warm clothes, metals, and makeup.
True Winter Color Palette: Cool Swatches, Contrast, and Makeup
Explore the true winter color palette with hex codes, blue-based lipsticks, casual outfit fixes, and a 6-season table comparing cool winter subtypes.
Deep Autumn Colors: Palette Swatches, Skin Tones, and Fit
Master deep autumn colors with hex swatches, olive skin bridges, lipsticks, metals, and a 6-season table comparing deep autumn against deep winter.
Soft Summer Skin Tone: Muted Palette, Swatches & Fit
Identify a soft summer skin tone with Munsell chroma limits, neutral-cool hex swatches, makeup picks, and a 6-season comparison table for clothes.
Light Spring Color Palette: Colors, Wardrobe & Makeup
Explore the light spring color palette with hex swatches, light spring makeup colors, warm wardrobe neutrals, and a 6-season draping comparison table.
True Spring Color Palette: Warm Shades, Swatches & Fit
Explore the true spring color palette with Munsell hue bounds, hex swatches, makeup picks, and a 6-season comparison table for warm clothes.
Bright Spring Color Palette: High-Chroma Shades & Fit
Master the bright spring color palette with chroma benchmarks, hex swatches, makeup tips, and a 6-season comparison table for clear contrast.
Light Summer Color Palette: Cool Pastels, Swatches & Fit
Decode the light summer color palette with skin luminance ranges, cool hex swatches, makeup picks, and a 6-season comparison table for clothes.
True Summer Color Palette: Cool Swatches, Outfits & Makeup
Explore the true summer color palette with Munsell chroma bounds, cool blue hex swatches, makeup picks, and a 6-season wardrobe comparison table.
Soft Autumn Color Palette: Earthy Swatches, Clothes & Makeup
Decode the soft autumn color palette with Munsell chroma limits, neutral-warm hex swatches, makeup picks, and a 6-season wardrobe comparison table.
Bright Winter Color Palette: Vivid Swatches, Workwear & Lips
Master the bright winter color palette with contrast benchmarks, vivid jewel hex swatches, lip shades, and a 6-season wardrobe comparison table.
Deep Winter Color Palette: Swatches, Contrast & Fit
Explore the deep winter color palette with hex swatches, wardrobe neutrals, berry makeup shades, and a 6-season table separating winter from autumn.
Pillar 06 · Optical Fit & Presentation
Eyewear, Glow-Up & Facial Typology (6)
Frame silhouettes matched by face shape, dermatology-backed routine timelines, and visual contrast archetypes.
The Realistic Glow Up Guide: Skin, Framing, and Daily ROI
Follow a realistic glow up guide backed by dermatology timelines and Reddit feedback. Compare face glow up skin tips, eyewear fit, and cost below.
Best Sunglasses for Your Face Shape: Fit & Frame Guide
Choose the best sunglasses for your face shape using 125-145 mm hinge width, bridge clearance rules, and a frame comparison table by bone structure.
Best Sunglasses for Square Face Geometry: Fit & Frame Guide
Compare the best sunglasses for square face shapes using 110-122 deg jaw geometry, 48-55 mm frame sizing, bridge fit rules, and a style comparison table.
Best Eyeglasses for Heart Shaped Face: Proportions & Fit
Find the best eyeglasses for heart shaped face ratios near 0.72 using rimless, round, and soft cat-eye frames, bridge sizing, and a full comparison table.
How to Make a True Mirror at Home: DIY Optics & Digital Builds
Learn how to make true mirror setups at home using 90-degree first-surface glass or zero-seam webcam flips, with costs, seam gaps, and comparison data.
Animal Face Types: Korean Dongmulsang Traits & Styling
Decode Korean animal face types across eye angles, jaw taper, and nose proportions, plus compare cat, puppy, fox, deer, and bunny styling in a full table.