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.

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.

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.

BEAUTY may be in the eye of the beholder, but a symmetrical face is usually a big help. In contrast, asymmetry is often associated with malignance. Biologists have long speculated why this is. In ...

T here’s a biological assumption that symmetrical faces are intrinsically more beautiful than ones with uneven features. Artist Alex John Beck decided to explore—and dispel—that myth.

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.