By Grace Sun

So… you’ve come to the right place – it’s time to find out what type of beauty you are. 

If you’re chronically online like I am, you’ve definitely stumbled across these terms while doom-scrolling at 2 am : high visual weight, low visual weight, fox pretty, cat pretty, summer/winter/autumn/spring palette, etc. Once upon a time, beauty was neatly divided into "pretty," "cute," and "beautiful." But ohnonono, that was too simple. Now, attractiveness must be categorised like scientists trying to document an animal species. It’s time to get you all the tea. 

High Visual Weight vs. Low Visual Weight 

High visual weight means your features demand attention, like an A-list celebrity entering the Met Gala. Think Angelina Jolie or Hailey Bieber—sharp bone structure, strong contrasts – cheekbones that could cut glass. If you’re in this category, you can rock dramatic makeup, bold lips, and statement brows. Just remember: pick one focal point (eyes or lips—unless you’re going for the full glamzilla look). 

Low visual weight, on the other hand, is a softer, more delicate look. Your features blend together harmoniously, and you probably give off an effortlessly sweet, "I woke up like this" energy. Think natural, fresh-faced beauty—someone who thrives in the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic. Your best makeup look? Minimal, dewy, and subtle. A lightweight concealer, a glowy blush and a matte bronzer would be the bread and butter of your makeup routine. Picture Zoë Kravitz or Lily-Rose Depp, radiating that je ne sais quoi beauty without even trying.

Fox, Cat, Deer, or Mouse Pretty? 

Ah yes, the new beauty taxonomy. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, Do I give off fox energy, or am I more of a deer?—first of all, congrats, you’re officially too deep into beauty TikTok. Second, let’s break it down: 

• Fox Pretty 🦊: Sharp, cunning, and slightly intimidating. Think Megan Fox or Bella Hadid. Angular features, arched brows, and eyes that say, "I know all your secrets." You were probably a villain in a past life. 

• Cat Pretty 🐱: Mysterious, elegant, and slightly mischievous. Think (again) Zoë Kravitz or Anya Taylor-Joy. People are drawn to you, but they can’t quite figure out why. You would totally rock a sharp liner to create that siren-eye vibe. With sleek dark hair and a slightly rounded face, you give "too cool to text back" energy.  

• Deer Pretty 🦌: Soft, doe-eyed and innocent. Think Anne Hathaway or Natalia Dyer. You look like you belong in a period drama, running through a misty field in a linen dress. 

• Mouse Pretty 🐭: Delicate, small, and adorable – qualities emphasised with round cheeks and a slim button nose. Think Emma Chamberlain or Jennie from BLACKPINK. You give off the "cozy girlfriend" aesthetic—people just want to wrap you up in a blanket.

Frog or Rat? 

For those who prefer a more… unconventional beauty classification, there’s always the frog vs. rat debate. Are you a Frog Person (big eyes, soft face, chaotic energy à la Timothée Chalamet) or a Rat Person (sharp, angular, slightly unhinged like Matty Healy or Devon Bostick)? This is less about aesthetics and more about vibes—so choose wisely.

Clean Girl vs. Mob Wife Aesthetic 

Now that we’ve classified your beauty type, it’s time to determine your aesthetic. Are you a Clean Girl or a Mob Wife? 

Clean Girl ✨: You live for slicked-back buns, glowy skin, gold hoops, and neutral tones. You sip iced matcha, own at least one pair of Lorna Jane sweatpants, and your skincare routine is your religion. Concealer, blush and mascara are your best friends because you know that often, less is really more.  

Mob Wife 💄: You are the opposite. Think big hair, dark lip liner, animal print, fur coats, and a signature scent that enters the room before you do. If you were a perfume bottle, you would totally be YSL’s Black Opium or Tom Ford’s Cafe Rose. You radiate confidence, drama, and an "I don’t text first" mentality. Go you!

So… What’s Your Beauty Type? 

By now, you should have a full report on your aesthetic classification. Are you a high visual weight fox-pretty mob wife or a low visual weight deer-pretty clean girl? Maybe you’re a cat-pretty rat person with high visual weight and a touch of mob-wife energy? Either way, just know that no matter where you land, you're still that girl.

Grace is a first-year student studying a Bachelor of Law/Arts, majoring in Politics and International Relations. She has three cats which she regularly talks to as if they are qualified therapists. In her free time, she likes to paint with gouache and read anything from Emily Henry to A Little Life.