looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
「面」 has other readings with different meanings.
face
face; mug
opposite side; reverse
彼はどんな困難にも立ち向かう強い面がある。
He has a strong side that faces any difficulty.
仕事の面では彼女はとても優秀だと思う。
I think she is very excellent in terms of work.
人には見せない面もあるのかもしれない。
There may be sides that people don't show.