Let's Face It

The science behind face perception and human preferences.

Agreeableness

People With a Sweet Tooth May Also Be Sweeter People

Carlota Batres Ph.D. on November 4, 2024

A sweet proof of "conceptual metaphor theory."

A sweet proof of "conceptual metaphor theory."

Persuasion

How Makeup Changes the Way We're Perceived

Carlota Batres Ph.D. on November 18, 2022

No foundation? No problem. New research shows how makeup applied only to facial features increases perceived skin evenness.

No foundation? No problem. New research shows how makeup applied only to facial features increases perceived skin evenness.

Beauty

Makeup Increases Attractiveness in Male Faces

Carlota Batres Ph.D. on November 3, 2022

New research aimed to examine whether the positive effect of makeup can be extended to male faces.

New research aimed to examine whether the positive effect of makeup can be extended to male faces.

Mating

The Power of Made-Up Attraction

Carlota Batres Ph.D. on October 12, 2022

New research on how the use of cosmetics affects facial perceptions.

New research on how the use of cosmetics affects facial perceptions.

Beauty

Who Spends More Time Enhancing Their Attractiveness and Why

Carlota Batres Ph.D. on September 6, 2022

A new study across 93 countries sheds light on appearance-enhancement behaviors.

A new study across 93 countries sheds light on appearance-enhancement behaviors.

Beauty

Beauty Goggles: The Attractiveness Halo Effect Across Cultures

Carlota Batres Ph.D. on August 25, 2022

How attractiveness influences our perception of others.

How attractiveness influences our perception of others.

Health

How to Motivate People to Follow Health Recommendations

Carlota Batres Ph.D. on May 30, 2022

Understanding how to best motivate individuals has become a critical public health priority.

Understanding how to best motivate individuals has become a critical public health priority.

Ethics and Morality

Would You Sacrifice One for the Survival of Many?

Carlota Batres Ph.D. on April 15, 2022

Would you sacrifice one for the survival of many? New research on how situational factors shape moral judgments.

Would you sacrifice one for the survival of many? New research on how situational factors shape moral judgments.

Cognition

Why We Use Language of Disgust to Describe Political Foes

Carlota Batres Ph.D. on January 25, 2022

Do you find Democrats "disgusting" or Republicans "repulsive?" New research suggests that you may not be speaking metaphorically.

Do you find Democrats "disgusting" or Republicans "repulsive?" New research suggests that you may not be speaking metaphorically.

Cognition

How to Make Yourself Happier During a Pandemic

Carlota Batres Ph.D. on August 5, 2021

New research on psychological strategies for coping with difficult times.

New research on psychological strategies for coping with difficult times.

Beauty

Is Professionally-Applied Makeup Worth It?

Carlota Batres Ph.D. on July 30, 2021

New research on the differences between self-applied and professionally-applied makeup shows a distinct difference in how an individual is perceived.

New research on the differences between self-applied and professionally-applied makeup shows a distinct difference in how an individual is perceived.

Sex

What Makes Some Daters Choosier Than Others

Carlota Batres Ph.D. on July 21, 2021

New scientific insights into how sex ratios affect partner preferences.

New scientific insights into how sex ratios affect partner preferences.