A Comprehensive Review of Facial Beauty Prediction Using Multi-task Learning and Facial Attributes

Beauty multi-task prediction from facial attributes is a multidisciplinary challenge at the intersection of computer vision, machine learning, and psychology. Despite the centrality of beauty in human perception, its subjective nature—shaped by individual, social, and cultural influences—complicate...

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Main Authors: Ali H. Ibrahem, Adnan M. Abdulazeez
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Language:English
Published: Koya University 2025-02-01
Series:ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University
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Online Access:http://88.198.206.215/index.php/aro/article/view/1850
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description Beauty multi-task prediction from facial attributes is a multidisciplinary challenge at the intersection of computer vision, machine learning, and psychology. Despite the centrality of beauty in human perception, its subjective nature—shaped by individual, social, and cultural influences—complicates its computational modeling. This review addresses the pressing need to develop robust and fair predictive models for facial beauty assessments by leveraging deep learning techniques. Using facial attributes such as symmetry, skin complexion, and hairstyle, we explore how these features influence perceptions of attractiveness. The study adopts advanced computational methodologies, including convolutional neural networks and multi-task learning frameworks, to capture nuanced facial cues. A comprehensive analysis of publicly available datasets reveals critical gaps in diversity, biases, and ground truth annotation for training effective models. We further examine the methodological challenges in defining and measuring beauty, such as data imbalances and algorithmic fairness. By synthesizing insights from psychology and machine learning, this work highlights the potential of interdisciplinary approaches to enhance the reliability and inclusivity of automated beauty prediction systems.
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spelling doaj-art-de7311c456a54831aae2fe1a0b52da032025-02-02T00:31:25ZengKoya UniversityARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University2410-93552307-549X2025-02-0113110.14500/aro.11850A Comprehensive Review of Facial Beauty Prediction Using Multi-task Learning and Facial AttributesAli H. Ibrahem0Adnan M. Abdulazeez11 Department of IT, Technical College of Informatics - Akre, Akre University for Applied Sciences, Kurdistan Region – F.R. IraqTechnical College of Engineering, Duhok Polytechnic University, Kurdistan Region – F.R. Iraq Beauty multi-task prediction from facial attributes is a multidisciplinary challenge at the intersection of computer vision, machine learning, and psychology. Despite the centrality of beauty in human perception, its subjective nature—shaped by individual, social, and cultural influences—complicates its computational modeling. This review addresses the pressing need to develop robust and fair predictive models for facial beauty assessments by leveraging deep learning techniques. Using facial attributes such as symmetry, skin complexion, and hairstyle, we explore how these features influence perceptions of attractiveness. The study adopts advanced computational methodologies, including convolutional neural networks and multi-task learning frameworks, to capture nuanced facial cues. A comprehensive analysis of publicly available datasets reveals critical gaps in diversity, biases, and ground truth annotation for training effective models. We further examine the methodological challenges in defining and measuring beauty, such as data imbalances and algorithmic fairness. By synthesizing insights from psychology and machine learning, this work highlights the potential of interdisciplinary approaches to enhance the reliability and inclusivity of automated beauty prediction systems. http://88.198.206.215/index.php/aro/article/view/1850Convolutional Neural NetworkFacial beauty predictionFacial attractivenessHuman Rater
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A Comprehensive Review of Facial Beauty Prediction Using Multi-task Learning and Facial Attributes
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Convolutional Neural Network
Facial beauty prediction
Facial attractiveness
Human Rater
title A Comprehensive Review of Facial Beauty Prediction Using Multi-task Learning and Facial Attributes
title_full A Comprehensive Review of Facial Beauty Prediction Using Multi-task Learning and Facial Attributes
title_fullStr A Comprehensive Review of Facial Beauty Prediction Using Multi-task Learning and Facial Attributes
title_full_unstemmed A Comprehensive Review of Facial Beauty Prediction Using Multi-task Learning and Facial Attributes
title_short A Comprehensive Review of Facial Beauty Prediction Using Multi-task Learning and Facial Attributes
title_sort comprehensive review of facial beauty prediction using multi task learning and facial attributes
topic Convolutional Neural Network
Facial beauty prediction
Facial attractiveness
Human Rater
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