The Cupid's bow lip shape is widely considered one of the rarest lip shapes. This distinctive shape is characterized by two distinct peaks outlining the Cupid's bow, a subtle dip in the middle of the upper lip, and concentrated fullness in the center of the pout. Several sources corroborate this, highlighting the rarity due to the natural loss of fullness in the center and softening of peaks as people age. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Some sources also mention other rare lip shapes, though the Cupid's bow is consistently cited as the most rare. For example, "butterfly lips" are mentioned as rare in one source. [8] However, across the multiple references, the consensus points towards the Cupid's bow as the most frequently identified rare lip shape.
It's important to note that the determination of a "rare" lip shape is subjective and based on observed frequency rather than a precise scientific measurement. The perception of rarity can vary depending on the population sample studied.
- Key Features of a Cupid's Bow:
- Two distinct peaks above the center of the upper lip.
- A slight dip or indentation in the middle of the upper lip.
- Fullness concentrated in the center of the lips.
While many sources highlight the Cupid's bow as rare and desirable, other lip shapes, such as full lips, are considered common and often the most desired. This does not diminish the unique beauty of rarer lip shapes; it simply reflects differences in frequency of occurrence.
References:
- Charlotte Tilbury: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/us/secrets/different-types-of-lip-shape
- Byrde: https://www.byrdie.com/popular-lip-shapes
- Rarest.org: https://rarest.org/people/rare-lip-shapes
- Facial Renaissance: https://facialrenaissance.com/facial-renaissance/discover-your-lip-style/
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeupAddiction/comments/sq8p0u/why_does_everyone_hate_the_cupids_bow_on_the_lips/
- Quora: https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-rarest-types-of-lips
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/rarest-lip-shape
- Yasemin Imamoglu: https://yaseminimamoglu.com/en/blog/what-s-your-lip-style
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/rare-lip-shapes
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsermedmezher/reel/DBhT7yKI5va/
