Side profile measurement

Nasolabial angle

The angle between the underside of the nose and the upper lip. It decides whether the tip looks droopy or upturned.

All measurements
Nasolabial angle on our female reference face

This reference face measures 127.2° against an ideal of 95–115°, which scores 2.5/10.

Ideal range

Ideal
Women95–115°
Men90–105°

Measured from the points on your side profile. Turn a full 90° for an accurate reading.

How it's scored

Inside the ideal range this measurement scores 10. Outside it, the score falls off smoothly the further the value is from the range.

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Score (0–10) by measured value, female. Inside the green band scores 10; it falls off smoothly outside it.

What can change it

Mostly set by bone structure. Photo angle and expression are the biggest everyday factors; see the photo guide for consistent readings.