Cosmetics Alter Biologically-Based Factors of Beauty: Evidence from Facial Contrast
The use of cosmetics by women seems to consistently increase their attractiveness. What factors of attractiveness do cosmetics alter to achieve this? Facial contrast is a known cue to sexual dimorphism and youth, and cosmetics exaggerate sexual dimorphisms in facial contrast. Here, we demonstrate th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Evolutionary Psychology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/147470491501300113 |