Scientists reveal the formula for the perfect EYELASHES – and it’s bad news if you’re a fan of falsies

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From Jessica Rabbit to Daisy Duck, many female cartoon characters have long eyelashes that they flaunt to tempt suitors.

But a new study suggests that if you want to look your best, it’s time to ditch the long faux pas.

Researchers from the University of Plymouth say that the length of the eyelashes, which is equal to a third of the width of the eye, is the most attractive.

“With longer eyelashes, faces are perceived as more attractive,” the team wrote in their study.

“But only to a point, as the perceived attractiveness of faces begins to decrease as eyelash length increases.”

A new study suggests that if you want to look your best, it's time to ditch the long faux pas (stock image)

A new study suggests that if you want to look your best, it’s time to ditch the long faux pas (stock image)

In 2015Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology studied the eyelash lengths of different mammals and found that 22 species have eyelashes that are about a third the width of their eyes.

This included humans, snow leopards, camels and giant pandas.

A follow-up study using a wind tunnel revealed that this length is optimal for diverting air, maintaining eye moisture, and preventing dust from reaching our eyes.

However, until now, little research has looked into how the length of our eyelashes affects how attractive we are.

To answer this question, the researchers enrolled 319 participants who were Asian, black, or white.

These participants were shown four pictures of faces representing women from four racial backgrounds—Asian, Black, Indian, and White.

The women in the photos either had no eyelashes, had eyelashes that were about a third the width of their eyes, or had eyelashes that were about half the width of their eyes.

Participants were asked to rate how attractive they found each woman to be.

Overall, the results showed that faces whose eyelashes were a third of the width of their eyes were rated as the most attractive.

However, results varied based on participants’ races and faces.

The women in the photos either had no eyelashes, had eyelashes that were about a third the width of their eyes, or had eyelashes that were about half the width of their eyes.  Participants were asked to rate how attractive they found each woman to be

The women in the photos either had no eyelashes, had eyelashes that were about a third the width of their eyes, or had eyelashes that were about half the width of their eyes. Participants were asked to rate how attractive they found each woman to be

For example, Asian participants preferred faces with 20% eyelash length, while black and white participants preferred Asian faces with 40% eye width.

Additionally, white participants found black faces with 45% longer eyelashes to be the most attractive.

“The current study revealed that regardless of the gender or race of the observer, the effect of eyelash length on the perceived attractiveness of a woman’s face follows an inverted U function, with attractiveness rising and then falling as eyelash length increases.” They wrote in their study, published in Scientific reports.

“It is particularly important to note this pattern in depictions of faces of different races (and eye color).”

This study comes shortly after researchers concluded that model Gigi Hadid may have a perfect jawline.

The 28-year-old model, who has a child with former One Direction singer Zayn Malik and has been linked to actor Leonardo DiCaprio, has a jaw angle of 141.9 degrees which can be seen from the front of her face.

This is close to the “ideal” angle of 142 degrees, according to the researchers.

When the model’s face was shown to 32 expert facial surgeons and 16 laypeople, they unanimously agreed that her jawline was neither too steep nor too flat.

Meanwhile, older model Kate Moss was found to have a beautiful front jaw angle, which 76 percent of experts and non-experts rated as attractive.

How have ideas about the “ideal” female body changed?

Perceptions of the ideal female body can be linked to the representation of women in the media, whether found in popular culture, fashion, or even politics.

Images of female attractiveness have changed dramatically over the years.

1910 Gibson Girl – An image produced by American graphic artist Charles Dana Gibson depicting the ideal female figure as tall and regal with an S-shaped curved torso shape

1920 flapper -The cultural change sparked by the suffrage movement led to short hair, knee-length dresses, and a more active, youthful view of feminine beauty.

1950 hourglass – Voluptuous curves became important after the end of World War II, which also saw the creation of one of the most influential female bodies, Barbie.

1960 Al-Ghussein – British cultural icon and model Twiggy brought an androgynous look to feminine ideals where small breasts and thinness were key

1990 Heroin Shake – Models like Kate Moss are bringing their subtle looks to the runway

today – Muscular and well-proportioned bodies are preferred over skinny shapes

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