Summary Two recent studies explore key differences in male and female facial structures. The study by Faria et al. (2022) finds that males have a larger bi-temporal width, the distance between the temples, contributing to a wider face. This width often aligns with the bi-gonial distance (width of the lower jaw), leading to a more […]
Summary Thicker eyebrows are deemed more attractive in females, according to several studies. A study from Oakland University revealed that thicker eyebrows were seen as more attractive in women and influenced perceived attractiveness more than eye size or cheekbone prominence. Similarly, research based on Korean brow salon visitors indicated that thick eyebrows, which appear youthful […]
Summary A wider margin between eye and eyebrow is considered a feminine feature, while a shorter one is a masculine one. The position and shape of eyebrows and the structure of eyelids play significant roles in differentiating feminine and masculine facial features, according to research by Patel and Malhotra (2021), and Lakhiani & Somenek (2019). Women […]
Summary A shorter nose length is considered a feminine feature, while a longer one is a masculine one. The nose is a pivotal feature that significantly influences perceptions of attractiveness and gender. Research by Baudouin and Tiberghien (2004) highlights that a smaller nose is often associated with feminine attractiveness. A study by Altman (2012) confirms […]
Summary Research studies indicate that the bi-zygomatic width, the distance between the two cheekbones, tends to differ between genders. According to a 2019 study by Lakhiani and Somenek, men usually have a larger bi-zygomatic width than women, giving them broader cheekbones. However, this does not diminish the prominence of cheekbones in women. Despite a smaller […]
Summary Recent research underscores the appeal of smaller mouth widths in the perception of female attractiveness. A study by Schmid and his team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (2008) highlights smaller noses, wider eye spacing, and notably, smaller mouth widths as ideal traits contributing to female beauty. They suggest that a smaller mouth […]
Summary Research studies highlight the importance of chin shape and its impact on facial attractiveness, particularly in males. Thayer and Dobson’s (2013) research from Northwestern University emphasized how chin shape can significantly influence the perceived masculinity of a face. According to a 2019 study by Lakhiani & Somenek, men tend to have a more defined […]
Summary Research by Sclafani and Jung (2010) and Patel and Malhotra (2021) suggests that males tend to have a lower, less pronounced brow and eyebrows sitting closer to the eye socket’s upper edge. This results in a smaller gap between the eyes and eyebrows, a characteristic deemed masculine and more attractive. This preference is further […]
Summary Research reveals the importance of lip proportions and appearance in facial attractiveness and the perception of dominance. Kar et al. (2018) highlighted that the ideal ratio between the upper and lower lip height in young Caucasians is 1:1.6. Various studies have found that men with thin lips are perceived as more dominant and attractive, […]
Summary Three studies highlight the perceived attractiveness and masculinity linked to a smaller nose width in men. Ferruccio Tersello’s research at George Eastman Dental Hospital, conducted on 50 Italian models, determined that a nose width smaller than 1/4 of the facial width contributes to facial beauty. Similarly, Doug Jones from the University of Michigan found […]