Notes on faces, not filters.
Opinionated, specific, occasionally contrarian — everything here is written to be useful, not to hit a word count.
Do Chin Exercises Actually Work?
Chin exercises promise to melt a double chin through movement alone. Here's what exercise science actually says, and what's driving it instead.
Gonial Angle: What's Actually Genetic
Gonial angle is the actual number behind a sharp jawline. Here's what sets it, what a chewing habit can and can't do to it, and why it changes with age.
High Cheekbones: What's Actually Genetic
The "high vs low cheekbones" comparison is everywhere, but most of what people are actually judging isn't bone position at all. Here's what is and isn't fixed.
Hooded Eyes: What They Actually Are
Hooded eyes get searched out of curiosity and insecurity. Here's the actual anatomy, what's genetic vs. age-related, and whether "less attractive" is true.
Negative Canthal Tilt: What It Actually Means
Negative canthal tilt gets searched out of worry more than curiosity. Here's what actually causes it, what's genuine about the "tired" perception, and what isn't.
Hunter Eyes: What They Actually Are
"Hunter eyes" has 50M+ TikTok views and a whole vocabulary built around it. Here's what the term actually describes, and the one part of it you can measure.
Does Mewing Actually Work? What the Research Says
Mewing promises a sharper jawline from tongue posture alone. Here's what the actual evidence shows — and why the before/after photos are convincing anyway.
The Averageness Paradox
Composite-face studies keep finding that ordinary faces get rated most attractive. Here's the real research — and the catch nobody mentions.