Cupid's bow

For the mythical being who carries a weapon of the same name, see Cupid.

Cupid's bow feature on the superior human lip

Actress Anna Paquin has a prominent Cupid's bow

Eros bending his bow, Lysippos, 2nd century AD

The Cupid's bow is a facial feature where the double curve of a human upper lip is said to resemble a recurve bow of the sort used in ancient Greece or Rome. The name is taken from Cupid, the bow-wielding Roman god of erotic love equivalent to the Greek Eros. The peaks of the bow coincide with the philtral columns giving a prominent bow appearance to the lip. It is outlined with the vermilion border, which connects the lip skin to the facial skin. ^{[ citation needed ]}

Celebrities with a pronounced cupid's bow include Taylor Swift, Anna Paquin and Rihanna. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

See also

• Philtrum
• White roll

References

1. Sinay, Danielle (16 October 2024). "Lip Shapes, Explained: How to Identify and Enhance Your Natural Pout". Glamour.com. Retrieved 19 December 2024– via EBSCOhost.
2. Face, Look At Her Beautiful (27 June 2010). "Look At Anna Paquin Beautiful Face".
3. "Anna Paquin - Facial Feature - Lip Shape". pinkmirror.com.