beauty standards

I Got Roped Into A Debate About Hair... Down There. How Had I Missed This New Beauty Standard?

"How could there be yet another beauty standard — especially for a concealed body part — to add to the already overwhelming list of superficial ideals?"
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Unilever Calls Out Racism, But Still Sells Skin-Lightening Creams

Unilever, Nivea, Garnier and Neutrogena are among the companies selling products that lighten skin.
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I Didn't Look Like Other Cheerleaders. Here's Why 'Cheer' Is So Hard To Watch.

"Much of the show’s commentary centered on beauty. I realized that little has changed since I stopped cheering in 2006."
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Salma Hayek Had The Best Response To Unsolicited Advice About Botox

The actor revealed on Instagram that she's never had Botox, but that she had been "thinking maybe it’s time" when a commenter told her it was "not needed."
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I Became A Model At Age 30. Here's How My Life Suddenly Changed.

I had to maintain my sanity in an industry that constantly critiqued my body, my age, and my 5-foot-5-inch frame.
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Victoria’s Secret Swim Is Back, But Only For People Under A Certain Size

The relaunched line features new patterns and old beauty standards.
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13 Asians On Identity And The Struggle Of Loving Their Eyes

"I used to use Scotch tape to make my eyes bigger. Then I said, ‘Hey, this is your face. This is how you look.’"
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Mary Steenburgen On The Double Standard That Exists In Hollywood

The actress talked about the unfair burden placed upon women.
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20 Photos Show What 'Beauty' Looks Like Around The World

A photographer traveled the world to ask women how they define "beautiful."
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Blake Lively Wants Everyone To Stop Celebrating Her 'Post-Baby Body'

“It’s so unfair."
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