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The Beauty Lie: You Are Not Ugly, You’ve Just Been Tricked
Who do you see when you look in the mirror — a beauty, or a beast?
At some point, nearly every woman faces this moment of self-doubt. That inner critic speaks up, and suddenly, the reflection staring back feels… not enough. It doesn’t matter if society thinks you’re beautiful — if you don’t feel it, it might as well not exist.
So, how do we start feeling beautiful again? Let’s dive into the world of beauty and uncover the truth behind it.
The Filter Illusion
When I see myself through a filter, I am suddenly perfect. Smooth complexion, lush lips, big eyes And perfect Eyebrows, beautifully styled hair and make up.
But where am I? My history, my pain and my joy, my soul?
Is not being me really beautiful?
We’ve all been there — swiping through filters that give us flawless skin, plump lips, bigger eyes, perfect brows. It’s almost magical, right? But where is the real you in that image? Where’s your history, your personality, your essence?
The truth is, that these filters create an unattainable version of beauty, and research shows that excessive exposure to these manipulated images leads to insecurity and low…
