It has been said that women dress for other women and NOT men.
I’m down with that.
With the recent Lip Filler trend – Kylie Jenner being the most recent trend setter – who are we trying to please with this look? Men? Women? Or ourselves?
I get the whole ‘being bombarded with images of youth and beauty being signified by large features like eyes and mouth’, but are the cosmetic doctors getting it right with fillers?
Yes, Kylie Jenner is a so-called role model when it comes to lip enhancement, but lip shape is NOT the most attractive feature, according to science.
A study quizzed over 1,000 participants and revealed that the most attractive pout should have a perfect ratio – like Scarlett Johansson’s. It turns out that the ratio of upper and lower lip size is more important. Yes, researchers have concluded that the most desirable pouts are the ones where the upper and lower lip thickness is identical.
The study surveyed 1,011 people from 35 different countries, 560 being plastic surgeons.The majority (60 per cent) of respondents chose the 1:1 top/bottom ratio as the most attractive lips – similar to Scarlett Johansson’s pout, or Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
However, before you think about evening-up of your lips, the survey’s organiser commented: “Our study represents current trends in aesthetics and may be subject to change, much like fashion.”
So really, all lips are beautiful, and just because your pout doesn’t match the latest trend, there’s no reason to change.
In fact, if fillers aren’t for you, then this £3.45 lip balm has a 99% positive review on Amazon.
If you’re suffering from chapped or sore lips this spring, there’s only one thing to try: Blistex Medplus For Lips. It provides cooling relief for lips and restores the balance of moisture around your mouth. If you’re in the habit of licking your lips then you can’t surpass this lip balm.
Suffice to say, a much cheaper alternative to fillers.
