Science has found that the most attractive lip shape has an upper-to-lower lip ratio of 1:2. Lips are most desirable in different shapes and forms for different people – 60% of people prefer a 1:1 ratio where the lips are completely symmetrical and evenly full.
Of those polled, 60% said they found a symmetrical, 1:1 top to bottom ratio the most attractive lip (think Scarlett Johansson). The next highest-rated, according to the poll, was a larger bottom lip compared to the top lip (like those rocked by Kylie Jenner).
Cupid. Cupid is the rarest of all lip forms. Cupid has a powerful, youthful appearance, and is very prominent in pre-adolescent females. Due to the natural growth process in a female's lips, the fullness of the lips fill in the middle first, then the sides.
Unsurprisingly to anyone with functioning eye balls, 'D', with a heavy upper lip, was the least attractive look. In fact, it was the heavier lower lip that was rated most attractive.
Heart-shaped lips are one of the most desired types of lips among makeup lovers. Pop star Taylor Swift is known for this romantic lip shape, which is identified by a well-defined Cupid's bow.
Full and red lips combined deliver the perfect pout to achieve male fixation but women who wear lipstick regardless of their lip type secure significantly greater levels of attraction than those who do not. "For centuries, women have been painting their lips red to enhance their appeal.
Perfectly Proportioned
It appears that symmetry is key to a conventionally attractive lip shape, with a survey of more than 1,000 people from 35 countries showing that a strong but mirrored plumpness in the lip was considered the most attractive.
Studies have also shown that Caucasian women were found to have thinner lips than Asians, with the smallest upper lip height and volume.
Some studies actually saw that big lips contribute to a great extent to our attractiveness level. Why? It's all about the symmetry of course. As you might be aware, the more symmetrical your face is, the more attractive you will appear to other people.
The vast majority of participants identified “full lips” as the most attractive feature although researchers were quick to point out that women who wear lipstick, regardless of the fullness of their lips, help the male gaze longer.
M shaped lips refers to the top lip that resembles the letter “M,” and is the most difficult lip shape to treat.
Cupid's Bow
It's so named because of its resemblance to the bow of Cupid, the Roman god of erotic love. Those people with a peaked bow apparently are good communicators and are very creative while those with a more rounded bow tend to be more compassionate and considerate.
Less Than 5% of People Have This Rare Lip Shape #anatomy Cupid's bow lips, named after the bow-like shape that resembles Cupid's bow and arrow, are characterized by a distinct and alluring lip shape. These lips have a well-defined curve on the upper lip, creating a natural indentation in the center.
Bow-shaped lips are considered attractive by many as the dip in the center creates a natural-looking cupid's bow and enhances the overall symmetry of the lips.
The trend involves lifting the lips with Steri-Strips and then providing a significant plumping effect using dermal filler to over-emphasise the Cupid's bow.
A study found that men and women rate a person's eyes more important than other facial features when seeking for a potential partner. Having attractive hair and lips is also an important factor in the beauty stakes. The least important facial feature seems to be someone's nose, researchers found.
Full lips tend to be the most common shape which includes symmetrical volume on the top and bottom lip, while a defined cupid's bow or heart-shaped lips are rare and harder to come by.
The width of the lips should be about 40% of the width of the lower face and generally equal to the distance between the medial limbi. The width-to-height ratio of the face is typically 3:4, with an oval-shaped face being the aesthetic ideal.
While Asians appear to prefer smaller lips than their Caucasian counterparts, it is also important to note that variations in preference among Asians also exist, with Koreans seeming to tolerate slightly larger lips.
Meet Andrea Ivanova: Woman with world's BIGGEST lips | Times of India.
The Swedes and the Danes are famous for their high cheekbones, blonde hair and full, wide lips.
Ivanova of Bulgaria, created headlines all around the world after she spent £8,000 (Rs 7.9 lakh) to have the 'world's biggest lips'. She has now spent spent over £1,600 (Rs 1.58 lakh) on her latest endeavor and has received cheekbone fillers and hopes to set the record for the world's biggest cheekbones.
Earlier explorers from the University of Rochester in New York have already scientifically confirmed that women in red attracts men's attention most of all.
60% of people said they liked a lip that is symmetrical in size. A well-defined Cupid's bow was the most popular shape among respondents, while full lips were second. A pronounced cupid's bow was the most desired lip shape, but a heavier lower lip can detract from a heart-shaped lip.
The lips have it: Research shows men are drawn to a woman's pout more than any other facial feature. If you want to catch a man's attention, don't bother fluttering your eyelashes or flicking your hair. Just practise your pout. According to a study, a woman's lips are the most attractive part of her body.