Smize

Smiling with the eyes — a technique popularised by Tyra Banks for model photography.

Smize activates cheek and eye muscles without full mouth movement. It's a deliberate subset of Duchenne activation suited for controlled portraits.

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Related Terms

Duchenne Smile

A genuine smile involving simultaneous activation of the zygomatic major (mouth) and orbicularis oculi (eyes).

Orbicularis Oculi

The circular muscle around the eye responsible for eye crinkling during genuine smiles.

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