Author Interviews, Dermatology / 22.11.2022
Makeup Applied to Facial Features Improves Perceived Skin Evenness
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Carlota Batres, Ph.D.PreferencesLab.com Franklin and Marshall College
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Previous research has found that complexion-oriented makeup products, such as foundation and concealer, make the skin appear more even. Interestingly, though, the effect size of perceptual judgements has been found to be larger than the effect size of physical measurements, suggesting that there are factors affecting the perception of skin evenness that are not captured by the physical measurements of isolated skin patches.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology Director, Preferences Lab