They reverse things. That face you see in the bathroom every morning, in your makeup compact: that is “opposite you” — the inverse of the face everyone else sees. We all know this, in theory.

While many celebrities and models are noted for almost perfect symmetry in their features, photographer Julian Wolkenstein showed different results in his 11 subjects. The 38-year-old from Exeter ...

The filters have become enormously popular. Every few months, a new face-symmetry-focused trend seems to take hold on TikTok, set to audio from music (like Olivia Rodrigo’s “Deja Vu”) or movies.

Public Library of Science. "Why Face Symmetry Is Sexy Across Cultures And Species." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 8 May 2008. <www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2008 / 05 / 080507083952.htm>.

Facial symmetry appears to influence how we pursue friends and allies as well. Of course, we all want a “high-quality” mate and co-parent of our children, but we also want friends that are ...

9. Lady Gaga Lady Gaga’s bold and unique look has always set her apart, but when the Golden Ratio is applied to her face, her natural symmetry becomes more apparent.

10. Simone Biles Simone Biles is among the most beautiful women in the world due to her wide eyes and symmetrical face. Jamie Squire/Getty Images More Golden Ratio Score: 90.60% ...

Hardly a feminine face. “We were surprised to find that symmetry played a larger role than masculine/feminine features in assessing sexual orientation,” says Hughes.

But when it comes to someone's face, people are drawn to certain traits. Symmetry, simplicity, and familiarity could all play a role. Here are 9 traits that can make someone more attractive to us.

You’ll see two faces in the pictures here, one face is the the left half of a person’s face mirrored and the other is the right side. They’re both symmetrical. They’re not always beautiful.