Which face shape is widest at the cheekbones?

• A. Oval
• B. Round
• C. Diamond
• D. Square

Answer: (C)

Understanding where the face is widest helps distinguish the different shapes. The diamond shape has a narrow forehead and a narrow chin, with the widest point located across the cheekbones, giving that distinctive diamond silhouette. That midface width across the cheekbones is the defining feature, which is why this shape is described as widest there. Other shapes don’t emphasize that midface widening in the same way—oval tends to be longer and more evenly balanced, while square highlights the jawline and round is fuller in the midface but lacks the pronounced taper at the top and bottom.