Module
Overall harmony: how Facet computes your overall score
Last updated: May 22, 2026
Facet's overall harmony score is the weighted blend of all 10 module scores into a single 0 to 10 number representing the holistic first-impression of your face. The formula is named 'holistic-first-impression-v1' and uses a weighted average with no hard module clamps. Modules carry different weights (e.g., skin and overall harmony weighted highest, beard weighted only for males). The score is reproducible across re-runs.
Why this matters
First impressions are formed in under a second of visual exposure (Willis & Todorov 2006). The overall harmony score is designed to approximate that first-impression read. It is not a measure of beauty in absolute terms; it is a structured composite of clinical parameters that drive perceived facial harmony. Users with high module variance (some 9s, some 5s) often have an overall harmony score that masks the individual issues. The module breakdown is more actionable than the overall.
Parameters measured
| Parameter | Units | Citation | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module weighting | Per-module weight in blend | Holistic-first-impression-v1 | Skin and overall facial structure weighted highest |
| Gender conditional | Boolean (beard, etc.) | Module aggregator logic | Beard module dropped for non-male users |
| Available parameters renormalization | Auto-rebalance | Module aggregator logic | Missing parameters drop and weights renormalize |
What your overall harmony score means
| Score band | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8.0 to 10 | Elite. High module scores across most categories. Maintenance focus. |
| 7.0 to 7.9 | Great. Strong overall with one or two modules that could lift to elite. |
| 6.0 to 6.9 | Good. Solid baseline. Improvement roadmap will identify high-leverage modules. |
| 5.0 to 5.9 | Fair. Average score with multiple modules underperforming. Improvement roadmap critical. |
| 0 to 4.9 | Needs work. Multiple low module scores. Clinical consultation may be appropriate. |
How to improve your overall harmony score
- Always work the module breakdown first. Two modules at 9 and two modules at 4 average to a 'good' overall but the actual improvement leverage is in lifting the 4s to 6s, not the 9s to 10s.
- Follow the priority order in your Improvement Roadmap. It accounts for both impact and ease, ranked so the first few steps deliver the most visible change.
- Skin is almost always the highest-impact module to improve, even if your skin score is decent. Skin quality compounds visually across every other module.
- Re-scan monthly. The overall harmony score is more useful as a trend line than as a one-time number.
- Do not optimize for the overall score in isolation. Optimize each module to its score band and the overall score follows.
Frequently asked
Why did Facet remove the module clamping?+
V1 of Facet clamped each module score within ±1.5 of the overall score to enforce 'consistency.' In practice, this artificially piled multiple underperforming modules at exactly overall-1.5, making the report less useful. V2 removed the clamp; modules now show their raw scores and the overall is the weighted blend.
Are all modules weighted equally?+
No. The holistic-first-impression weighting reflects how much each module contributes to first-impression perception. Skin, overall facial structure, and eyes carry the highest weights. Beard and hair carry lower weights and are gender-conditional.
What happens if a module cannot be scored?+
The aggregator drops the unscored module and renormalizes the remaining weights. For example, if you do not provide profile photos, profile-only parameters cannot score, so the aggregator works with what is available. The report indicates which modules have limited metrics.
Why does my overall score barely change between scans?+
The overall harmony score is a weighted blend of 10 module scores, so individual parameter changes are dampened. To see week-to-week changes, watch the module breakdown directly rather than just the overall.