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Marquardt's Phi mask: pitfalls of relying on fashion models and the golden ratio to describe a beautiful face.

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Peak: 6 in May 2020
across 4 sources since Aug 2018

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What people are saying

The overall sentiment reflects a critical view of traditional beauty standards, with posts emphasizing that beauty is a complex, philosophical, and culturally influenced concept rather than a strict numerical or geometric measurement. Words like 'terrifying,' 'misleading,' and references to videos and studies reveal a nuanced debate on the topic, showing that these discussions deepen understanding of the flaws in physical standards of beauty.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most commenters agree that the reliance on the Golden Ratio or facial masks as standards of beauty is flawed, as evidenced by discussions on how beauty involves more than just symmetry or proportions.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts show high curiosity, with several users sharing videos, studies, and personal opinions on facial beauty and methodology, indicating a strong interest in the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users actively reference specific methods, such as symmetry and facial standards, and share resources to deepen understanding, demonstrating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the article prompts reconsideration of conventional standards, hinting at a moderate impact on perceptions of beauty and scientific approaches to it.

Abstract in brief

  • Stephen Marquardt created a facial mask based on the golden ratio, claiming it represents the ideal face, and many cosmetic surgeons find it convincing.
  • However, the mask has several issues: the method used to judge how well faces fit the mask is flawed, it doesn't suit non-European populations well, and it resembles more masculine features seen in European women rather than a universal ideal.
  • The article demonstrates better ways to evaluate facial fit, showing that Marquardt's mask aligns more with masculinized European women and is not an accurate standard for beauty, especially since most people prefer more feminine features.

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JDWon
@CSLivesHere · X

For those interested, here is an entire study bringing up this exact point. https://t.co/KGDgP7hEiy

May 7, 2023 · 2 likes · 137 followers View post →
Ammu Neuroscience
@ammuneuroscien2 · X

Velázquez dime que soy guapa! https://t.co/sweET9OHNv https://t.co/NAmP23bNcy Patri Tezanos te cuenta por que te ves guapo, por que nos parecemos guapos y demás;) https://t.co/8ovPovojtF

Jul 11, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,734 followers View post →
El Profe
@LuisMijangos_ · X

@andreitaQC Si te interesa eso te recomiendo este vídeo https://t.co/20Y98DaKIL

Mar 18, 2022 · 1 like · 1,222 followers View post →
William E. Fleming
@WilliamEFleming · X

A raiz de videos de @QuantumFracture me he topado con este otro perfil genial de rasgos antropológicos y cositas muy muy interesantes. Coño no voy a tener tiempo para todos. https://t.co/AIwIpEAQUq

Jul 14, 2019 · 1 like · 415 followers View post →
La Tabacos
@helaito · X

@un1known1bae https://t.co/jdzCs4O6K3 https://t.co/byfs3zwuMZ e una maquina

May 9, 2020 · 1 like · 91 followers View post →
tdtw_dec
@tdtw_dec · X

@MankindManifest @BigFudgeCapital @reddit_lies We did try to calculate beauty, and it always fails when we want it to equal the absolute truth. https://t.co/lK7C3fBTeh Criteria is important, but it’s not the entire picture. Beauty is fundamentally a philosophical question, and it’ll be terrifying if it’s just numbers.

Feb 1, 2023 · 1 like · 14 followers View post →

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The p0int
@The_p0int · X

#science #neuroscience #beauty #perception https://t.co/nmY1TphB20

Nov 8, 2025 · 25 followers View post →
JDWon
@CSLivesHere · X

For those interested, here is an entire study bringing up this exact point. https://t.co/KGDgP7hEiy

May 7, 2023 · 2 likes · 137 followers View post →
tdtw_dec
@tdtw_dec · X

@MankindManifest @BigFudgeCapital @reddit_lies We did try to calculate beauty, and it always fails when we want it to equal the absolute truth. https://t.co/lK7C3fBTeh Criteria is important, but it’s not the entire picture. Beauty is fundamentally a philosophical question, and it’ll be terrifying if it’s just numbers.

Feb 1, 2023 · 1 like · 14 followers View post →
Neutrino
@abellandenton · X

@RiryZeldera https://t.co/MbByiwiz2a

Jul 1, 2022 · 107 followers View post →
El Profe
@LuisMijangos_ · X

@andreitaQC Si te interesa eso te recomiendo este vídeo https://t.co/20Y98DaKIL

Mar 18, 2022 · 1 like · 1,222 followers View post →
Camarada Ibérico
@Ivancoll4 · X

@larjartito @bellum_i Mire esto, jaja.

May 28, 2021 · 2,643 followers View post →
yo
@gersonventurax · X

@ORRV97_ Metodológicamente hay parámetros como la simetría del rostro, sonrisa, forma de ojos y otros, que definen quién no es una persona fea... https://t.co/Qzs2SG3Apl

Apr 10, 2021 · 2,488 followers View post →
Venturini
@Venturini · X

@FerranChica1974 @DonDeGentes_ https://t.co/rCP1tQSgGG

Feb 16, 2021 · 3,690 followers View post →
Evin de Luquez
@Evin_Arian · X

@undervivi Lo que las personas consideran bello también en el rostro aún se está estudiando también: https://t.co/gQOfzS4Q89

Aug 23, 2020 · 1,313 followers View post →
Son Aritz
@Aritz_Roble · X

@uwedraw @RoCecil97 No se si he copiado bien el enlace jajajaja, pero lo vuelvo a poner aquí por si acaso. https://t.co/j85xajTykz

Jun 13, 2020 · 140 followers View post →
botnotbot
@SrTroncosoo · X

@EnriquePulido_ https://t.co/uytAeAIYWJ No es 100% concluyente pero aquí tienes tu explicación.

Jun 4, 2020 · 78 followers View post →
Loro estocástico
@pabledades · X

@claraMpelaez @lilallstar_ @unoqueseafacil https://t.co/YUzOZHYGJl

May 25, 2020 · 310 followers View post →
La Tabacos
@helaito · X

@un1known1bae https://t.co/jdzCs4O6K3 https://t.co/byfs3zwuMZ e una maquina

May 9, 2020 · 1 like · 91 followers View post →
putopunki
@seregioo · X

Si os interesa el tema aquí tenéis un vídeo muy bueno de antroporama https://t.co/FUD36EjPQp

May 5, 2020 · 277 followers View post →
Luis M. Oricheta
@luismoso97 · X

@SihamButaybi Te dejo este video de @PatriTezanos que los explica mucho mejor que yo. https://t.co/nDviVyxaVr

May 5, 2020 · 212 followers View post →
Shelduck Holmes
@MrDiegoV · X

RT @selAPela_: https://t.co/iRTPQapnlL No defiendo NADA. Pero aquí la explicación de que se use esa plantilla.

May 5, 2020 · 1 share · 990 followers View post →
selAPela_
@selAPela_ · X

https://t.co/iRTPQapnlL No defiendo NADA. Pero aquí la explicación de que se use esa plantilla. https://t.co/3uEUyw4FeY

May 5, 2020 · 1 share · 2,127 followers View post →
Nicolás Aroca
@gunsnik · X

@Hombre_Gris_ https://t.co/kLcHbwA5L0 Este video de @PatriTezanos te va a sacar todas las dudas! La belleza en los rostros tiene más que ver con la simetría y determinados razgos estándares. La máscara de Marqgu.. es simétrica y es áurea

Feb 3, 2020 · 174 followers View post →
G45
@guerrero55f · X

@pambierectus_ @LordAlcachofa49 @blogs_nika Nada que quiza, es completamente seguro que cambiaran; aunque sería al revés "son pocas las personas que se ajustan a esos estándares". Pd: otro video interesante https://t.co/vDKw1lSnMt

Dec 13, 2019 · 49 followers View post →
[aN]dres [VaS]quez
@VaSaN · X

Nov 7, 2019 · 1,011 followers View post →
♑ Gabby Potter ♑
@Gabrielin12 · X

@katyperry como cara perfecta. JE. https://t.co/QVbi3IABCs

Oct 16, 2019 · 2,486 followers View post →
Carlos Gutiérrez
@Kalin_gl · X

LA CARA PERFECTA | Claves en la percepción de belleza y la máscara de Ma... https://t.co/FwogmCqIQS vía @YouTube

Oct 1, 2019 · 199 followers View post →
Laura ☕
@laurapetricor · X

@hjxtcl @0almamula0 @LuluFaulk @MuyBohemia @ema_deleonn Ambos tienen razón. https://t.co/LKME6WjLzi

Jul 27, 2019 · 927 followers View post →
William E. Fleming
@WilliamEFleming · X

A raiz de videos de @QuantumFracture me he topado con este otro perfil genial de rasgos antropológicos y cositas muy muy interesantes. Coño no voy a tener tiempo para todos. https://t.co/AIwIpEAQUq

Jul 14, 2019 · 1 like · 415 followers View post →
Ammu Neuroscience
@ammuneuroscien2 · X

Velázquez dime que soy guapa! https://t.co/sweET9OHNv https://t.co/NAmP23bNcy Patri Tezanos te cuenta por que te ves guapo, por que nos parecemos guapos y demás;) https://t.co/8ovPovojtF

Jul 11, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,734 followers View post →
Lexliam ☔️
@Lexliam_AW · X

@naynat_ Por aquí te dejo un par de vídeos muy bien explicados y con fuentes sobre el tema: https://t.co/r5UyhYewaJ https://t.co/LDnr8U0Vpd

May 2, 2019 · 379 followers View post →
Diana L. J
@JuangorenaDL · X

Pue aquí ando tirando rostro... asimétrico. LA CARA PERFECTA | Claves en la percepción de belleza y la máscara de Ma... https://t.co/hrsGh0ATEK #GoldenRatio #Belleza #RadioDorado

Feb 10, 2019 · 480 followers View post →
Titipoco
@7itipoco · X

LA CARA PERFECTA | Claves en la percepción de belleza y la máscara de Ma... https://t.co/0cAMcmFPGr vía @YouTube

Jan 4, 2019 · 32 followers View post →
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