But have you ever thought how is the standard of beauty evaluated? The answer is golden ratio- a method to determine who the most attractive people are. According to experts, golden ratio creates forms that are not just visually balanced but also naturally pleasing to the eye.
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Jodie Comer, a British actress known for her roles in Killing Eve and The Bikeriders, took the top spot with a golden ratio of 94.52 percent. The technique of using golden ratio to measure the physical perfection dates back to Greek times. The idea is that the closer a face is to the number 1.618 Phi, the prettier it looks.
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Science behind golden ratio
If we measure the length and width of the face and then divide the length by the width, the ideal result – as defined by the Golden Ratio – is roughly 1.62. This number is known as Phi, after the Greek sculptor Phidias, who used this proportion in his work. Using this concept when assessing a person’s face, one can demonstrate what looks good on a face and how the principles of the Golden Ratio can be used on them.
Facial distances, including the space from the hairline to the eyes, the distance between the eyes, and from the bottom of the nose to the chin, can be measured to determine conformity to this ideal ratio. “The closer the ratio is to 1.62, the higher the golden ratio score,” experts note.
These measurements and their calculated ratios are often used in fields such as cosmetic surgery and aesthetics to assess facial harmony and attractiveness.
“It is used to measure the symmetry and proportion of facial features, with the closer a face’s proportions are to this ratio, the more balanced and attractive it’s perceived to be,” Joel Kopelman, MD, a facial plastic surgeon at Kopelman Aesthetic Surgery in New York, NY, and host of “Beauty Doc” podcast, told Mens journal.
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How is golden ratio applied?
Dr Julian De Silva, who runs the Centre for Advanced Facial Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery in London, explains how the golden ratio is applied, adding that the golden ratio is used to identify the ‘most attractive facial features.’
Dr. Julian De Silva elaborated: “At my clinic, we use digital mapping to examine facial elements like the eyes, lips, and nose. We then compare these elements against the Golden Ratio to assess their attractiveness.”
“We employ software that analyzes facial photos, measuring distances between features such as the nose, eyes, and lips. These measurements are compared with the Golden Ratio to evaluate their alignment.
“Typically, the technique highlights key points on a face, such as the corners of the eyes, the mouth, and the tip of the nose. The software uses these points to calculate facial proportions, which are then contrasted with the ideal proportions from the Golden Ratio,” she adds.
Why Jodie Comer topped the list?
Dr Julian De Silva told The Sun, “Jodie Comer was the clear winner when all elements of the face were measured for physical perfection. She had the highest overall reading for the positioning of her nose and lips, with a score of 98.7%, which is only 1.3% away from being the perfect shape.”
“Jodie also had the highest score for her nose width and length and she was near the top for the shape of her lips and the position of her eyes. Her chin is beautifully shaped and her overall face shape is really strong,” she adds.
On the other hand, Deepika Padukone scored 91.22%. She had the highest overall score of 95.2% for the shape of her eyebrows. However, she was marked down for the width and length of her nose and the shape of her forehead, the report in The Sun suggests.
Meet the top 10 most beautiful women in the world (according to golden ratio)
Jodie Comer – 94.52%
Zendaya – 94.37%
Bella Hadid – 94.35%
Beyoncé – 92.44%
Ariana Grande – 91.81%
Taylor Swift – 91.64%
Jourdan Dunn – 91.39%
Kim Kardashian – 91.28%
Deepika Padukone – 91.22%
HoYeon Jung – 89.63%
Who is Jodie Comer?
Born in 1993 in England, Jodie Comer is an English actress best known for playing the psychopathic assassin Villanelle on the award-winning BBC America spy thriller Killing Eve (2018–22).
Jodie Comer started her television career in 2008 with an appearance on an episode of the medical drama The Royal Today. Over the next few years, she acted in guest roles on other series, including Holby City, Silent Witness, Coming Up, Law & Order: UK, and Vera.
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