Is symmetrical face always more attractive than a non-symmetrical face?
” Perception 34 ECVP Abstract Supplement Is symmetrical face always more attractive than a non-symmetrical face? M Oda High correlation between the symmetry and attractiveness of faces has been reported in many studies. On the other hand, it has also been known that larger eyes increase attractiveness of the face. Because the intensities of these effects have not been compared, we could not judge which feature is more effective for attractiveness. We conducted a questionnaire and an experiment for comparing the attractiveness of symmetrical faces with that of non-symmetrical faces with larger eye(s). Subjects had to evaluate not only attractiveness but also beauty, because attractiveness and beauty could have a different meaning for evaluation. Important cues for attractiveness/beauty were investigated by using a questionnaire. About 70%/80% of subjects described larger eyes as an important cue for judging the attractiveness/beauty, but no subject referred to the symmetry of a face as
