What does “imperfections” mean? How would we define beauty? From scars to cellulite, burn marks, stretch marks, acne or varicose veins, celebrities are exposing their bodies without filters and are encouraging everyone to love what makes them complexes.
#LoveYourself, #BodyPositive and #NoFilter are flooding social media platforms. Even celebrities are taking part in challenges like #NoMakeupChallenge, which went viral. The objective? Being natural, free and push back the pressure of society’s expectations.
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1. Celebrities without makeup
Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham, Hailey Bieber, Ashley Graham, Celine Dion, Selena Gomez, and other inspirational stars show themselves without makeup, with natural light, after waking up or just before lying in bed. Pictures and videos of their natural skin are spreading on social media:
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Authentic, wild, and filter-free, celebrities are spreading positive messages to overcome criticism that flows through social accounts. The message is clear: love yourself and be confident!
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2. Same girl, different angles
Sara Sampaio, one of the most admired models of Victoria Secret, just posted a video showing her body from different angles. Here is a selfie video, described as “honest” by her fans, in which she is adopting different poses, assuming that the same girl can look different depending on the angles the photo is taken.
“Be kind to people and yourself and please stop commenting on people’s changing bodies” is Sara Sampaio’s positive message. Self-love takes precedence over critics.
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3. Skin behind makeup
Helen Owen, travel and beauty influencer, posted a video explaining the tough times she experienced because of her facial acne. Society perceives acne negatively and is creating a social stigma around skin conditions. However, the influencer’s will by posting her story is to “normalise being human” and overcome hate comments.
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4. Every body has a story
Julie Bourges, influencer and inspiring figure on social media has a third-degree burn on 40% of her body. Instagram helped her reconstruct and love herself by sharing her story, showing her body to her community and encouraging people who live with what they perceive as “imperfections” to be confident.
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You just saw the most inspiring women who advocate body positivity and self-love so: Love yourself, be confident and spread positivity!