Author Interviews, Gender Differences, PLoS, Social Issues / 04.11.2022
Subtle Makeup Increases Attractiveness In Male Faces
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
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Dr. Batres[/caption]
Carlota Batres, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Department of PsychologyDirector, Preferences Lab
PreferencesLab.comFranklin and Marshall College
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Makeup is commonly attributed with increasing attractiveness in female faces, but this effect has not been investigated in male faces.
We therefore sought to examine whether the positive effect of makeup on attractiveness can be extended to male faces.
Dr. Batres[/caption]
Carlota Batres, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Department of PsychologyDirector, Preferences Lab
PreferencesLab.comFranklin and Marshall College
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Makeup is commonly attributed with increasing attractiveness in female faces, but this effect has not been investigated in male faces.
We therefore sought to examine whether the positive effect of makeup on attractiveness can be extended to male faces.
