Manipulating a man's perception of attractiveness in order to secure short-term mating is in a man's (evolutionary) interest.

Why would men have evolved to have perceptions of attractiveness that don't track (are more conservative, when not manipulated, than would be in) their evolutionary interest?

Also, I thought we were talking about normative interests, what's actually good for someone. Why are you bringing up evolutionary interests in the first place?

Also, you conveniently ignored the bit where both manipulations are enjoyed by the recipients. If I weren't so certain you sincerely believe in your biased perspective, I'd have to conclude you were deliberately trolling at this point.

This. Also the bit where both manipulations affect hardwired judgment mechanisms, of course.