The human face plays a significant role in the social interactions among people (Komori et al., 2009). Face shape provides a variety of information about a person, such as their sex, mate potential and personality traits (Rhodes, 2006; Komori et al., 2009). Notably, many studies have examined the influence of certain facial characteristics on facial attractiveness preferences (Rhodes, 2006; Komori et al., 2009). Identification of these facial characteristics is essential in understanding both the evolutionary and non-evolutionary theories pertaining to the origin of and functional relevance of facial attractiveness (Thornhill and Gangestad, 1999; Komori et al.,
