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The internet makes even the best of us temporarily cynical, but it’s also full of wholesome, soul-healing content to set the record straight. Even though social media can feel like it’s full to the brim of fakeness, bragging, and photo-editing, from time to time, people share such genuine photos of themselves, it’s like a breath of fresh air.

Many of you Pandas know r/Instagramreality, a subreddit with over a million members, as a place that calls out Instagrammers and influencers who photoshop their pics to hell and back. However, the subreddit has so-called ‘Sanity Sundays’ when redditors are encouraged to post unedited images of what real beauty looks like. What follows is a collection of these genuine posts.

After you upvote your favorite photos, be sure to scroll down to have a read what the head moderator of the subreddit had to say to Bored Panda. When you're done with this list, you can take a look at the dark side of heavy photo-editing in our previous articles about r/Instagramreality here, here, and here.

#1

She’s Firing Back

She’s Firing Back

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Caro Caro
Community Member
5 years ago

Bloody hell, she's very pretty. Those bullies should be kicked up the backside.

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    #2

    Found On Athletic Clothing Brand. It’s So Refreshing To See The Representation

    Found On Athletic Clothing Brand. It’s So Refreshing To See The Representation

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    Manndy Fisher
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Awesome! let people see how folks their age would look like in advertised clothes. All ages. I don't want to see only how skinny 15yo would look in that.

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    #3

    Saw These Two Beautiful Women Aging Gracefully! Nice To See Reality Every Once In Awhile

    Saw These Two Beautiful Women Aging Gracefully! Nice To See Reality Every Once In Awhile

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    Janus Preez
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Everyboy ages, why shouldn't celebrities too ?

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    #4

    Love This Model

    Love This Model

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    Otter
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    She looks like she has a sense of humor, unlike every other model that's ever lived.

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    #5

    First Time I’ve Seen A Plus Size Model That Isn’t Hourglass And “Thicc.” Not To Mention Keeping The Stretch Marks In!

    First Time I’ve Seen A Plus Size Model That Isn’t Hourglass And “Thicc.” Not To Mention Keeping The Stretch Marks In!

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    River Webb
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    very pretty

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    #6

    I've Been Waiting For Sunday, It's Time For More Honesty Online

    I've Been Waiting For Sunday, It's Time For More Honesty Online

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    Sue Lynn Chan
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I have to admit. Men with long hair are handsome.

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    #7

    Real Hands Without Photoshop - Jewelry On Older Women

    Real Hands Without Photoshop - Jewelry On Older Women

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Those hands tell a story or two.

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    #8

    To The People On My Last Post Here That Said Cellulite Shouldn’t Be On Strong Legs

    To The People On My Last Post Here That Said Cellulite Shouldn’t Be On Strong Legs

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    Susie Elle
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    What a beast! :O (I mean that very positive)

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    #9

    I Wish I Saw Models Like This When I Was Younger And Felt The Pressure To Have Hairless Arms

    I Wish I Saw Models Like This When I Was Younger And Felt The Pressure To Have Hairless Arms

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    River Webb
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    if its not meant to be there, why does it grow?

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    #10

    Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

    Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I'm not British, but where do I sign?

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    #11

    The Power Of Make-Up

    The Power Of Make-Up

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    Space whale
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Wow

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    #12

    This Insta-Girl Posts Pics On Both ”good” And ”bad” Days And Gives No F**k About It. I Love It

    This Insta-Girl Posts Pics On Both ”good” And ”bad” Days And Gives No F**k About It. I Love It

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Good girl! That's how it should be. Give no fu*ks. She's still beautiful though, even on a "bad" day.

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    #13

    It’s Not Much, But I Saw This When Browsing One Of The Biggest Online Stores. First Thought It Was A Part Of The Earring But It’s A Hearing Device. The Little Things Matter!

    It’s Not Much, But I Saw This When Browsing One Of The Biggest Online Stores. First Thought It Was A Part Of The Earring But It’s A Hearing Device. The Little Things Matter!

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    Jessica Combrink
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    As kids, I saw some kids wore bright, colourful hearing aids, while others wore hearing aids the colour of their hair to "hide" it. It's nice when we can be proud of deafness, but at the same time, people can be a bit patronising.

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    #14

    As A Person With A Lower Belly Area That Sticks Out All The Time, It's Really Refreshing To See My Body Shape On An Ad For Tights/Skirts!

    As A Person With A Lower Belly Area That Sticks Out All The Time, It's Really Refreshing To See My Body Shape On An Ad For Tights/Skirts!

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    Hollysmom
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    No matter how thin I was, I always had a tummy that stuck out. I was always so self conscious

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    #15

    How Refreshing To Know You Don’t Have To Have A Bubble Butt

    How Refreshing To Know You Don’t Have To Have A Bubble Butt

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    Anna Snorrepot
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I have a butt like this but with a bloating tummy on the front. I often shop man's jeans. They have pockets! ps I look smashing :)

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    #16

    Found This Model With Normal Teeth (Not Everyone Has Perfectly Aligned Teeth) In A Clothing Brand App

    Found This Model With Normal Teeth (Not Everyone Has Perfectly Aligned Teeth) In A Clothing Brand App

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    AnnaBanana
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    If you look at all the really famous supermodels, they all had a 'flaw' that wouldn't be left uncorrected today. Sometimes idiosyncrasies are beautiful!

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    #17

    I Loved This Model I Found While Bikini Shopping!

    I Loved This Model I Found While Bikini Shopping!

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    Lauren Caswell
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    Omg she has the same scars as me. Wow. I hide my stomach all the time, this is powerful. Really, I can't stop looking, I feel like I'm seeing my tummy inserted into a normal pic it's very odd. I still don't know if I'll ever have her confidence but I want to, a lot

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    #18

    She Never Edits Her Body And She Looks Amazing

    She Never Edits Her Body And She Looks Amazing

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    Susie Elle
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    What a lovely smile

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    #19

    The Woman In The Picture Often Posts About How People Use Angles To Appear Skinnier And To Hide Cellulite/Skin Blemishes - Found On Her Instagram

    The Woman In The Picture Often Posts About How People Use Angles To Appear Skinnier And To Hide Cellulite/Skin Blemishes - Found On Her Instagram

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    Giovanna
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I mean, ok, but don't we all, at a certain level? When I take a picture for myself (I'm not on socials) I try to look at my best. What's wrong with this, per se?

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    #20

    It's Nice Seeing Celebrities Have Photoshoots With Minimal Filters That Won't Blur Their Skin Texture. I Saw This And She Looks Like Her Actual Age!

    It's Nice Seeing Celebrities Have Photoshoots With Minimal Filters That Won't Blur Their Skin Texture. I Saw This And She Looks Like Her Actual Age!

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    Random Person
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Who is this?

    Ksenia M
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Sarah Paulson

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    Nugget
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Sarah Paulson always goes 100℅ in everything she stars in. I love she's not afraid to look bedraggled or crying and covered in snot lol.

    Jack Corbyn
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I don't know, she looks younger than 46 to me.

    Ksenia M
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    agree, but she might look like that in real life too, I'm sure she's had some work done (non-surgical at least) as have all the celebrities?

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    GirlFriday
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 years ago

    She is so pretty and I love her work.

    Ekaterina S
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    She looks flawless!

    Llama_flower93
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I saw Marvels Eternals posters on Instagram and they all have pores and skin texture and it makes the whole picture sharper and pop more, kind of like this one.

    BasedWang
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    she always looks purrty

    Jjjane20
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    She's prefect.

    Krs10Hall
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    She's gorgeous!!

    SuperChicken
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Impressive and stunning.

    Christina Gude
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Nurse Rached......I find her intriguing.....

    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Love Sarah Paulson. She’s a big time no photoshop girl

    Vivian Orr
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Ooouuuu I love Sarah Paulson. She is so beautiful.

    Petra Pan
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Nurse Ratchet ! :)

    MadRatter
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'm 37, but people always assume I'm somewhere between 24 - 27. My best friend's 42 and people always assume she's mid 30s. Another friend has always been judged to be 10 years older than she really is. Some people just age differently. (And no, I have not had surgery 😉).

    Edda Kamphues
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Sarah Paulson

    PjandBolt
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Ugh so elegant and sophisticated

    Mimi M
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Great pic.

    Lisa Samuelson
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Love Sarah!!!

    InfectedVoice
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Ohhh didn't like Ratchet but I think she is fine, don't know here from anything else.

    abby smink
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    American Horror Story, American Crime Story, Nip/Tuck, bunch of movies...

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    Mr.lazy
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    She looks stunning I admire he work :)

    Gina Babe
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    She is amazing

    Squilmo
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Sarah Paulson from American Horror Story!!!😍😎🦇🖤

    TheBlackPanda (JustABlackBear)
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    "HEELLPP! HE'S ESCAPING! THE KILLER IS ESCAPING! HELP MEEE!!!"

    abby smink
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I literally just watched a video where she's explaining how she has no idea what TikTok is 🤣

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    Laura MG
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I first saw Sarah Paulson in American Gothic, "someone's at the door". Loved that show!

    AnnaBanana
    Community Member
    5 years ago

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    Good actress, but personally she drives me nuts. The unending whining, crying and screaming in later series of AHS put me right off!

    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Blame the director.

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    #21

    Don’t Be Fooled By Fake “Before & After” Posts

    Don’t Be Fooled By Fake “Before & After” Posts

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    Mystery Egg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    They usually change the lighting too

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    #22

    A Scandinavian Online Store Has Found A True Natural Beauty To Model For Them

    A Scandinavian Online Store Has Found A True Natural Beauty To Model For Them

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Gorgeous.

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    #23

    Realest Ig Post Ever

    Realest Ig Post Ever

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    River Webb
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    besties with your belly

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    #24

    Normalize Having Organs

    Normalize Having Organs

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    BigFish Artwire
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I don't think the belly is just organs. She has some fat, and that's what we should normalise. I mean... It is literally normal. She looks great

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    #25

    This Is The First Time I've Seen A Jewelry Page That Doesn't Edit Out Knuckle Hair!

    This Is The First Time I've Seen A Jewelry Page That Doesn't Edit Out Knuckle Hair!

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    ioala
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I shaved and now I wax my knuckles because honestly the view of my own hair knuckles really bothers me.

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    #26

    Finally A Makeup Brand Showing The Product On A Model With Acne And No Airbrushing On The Finished Pic!

    Finally A Makeup Brand Showing The Product On A Model With Acne And No Airbrushing On The Finished Pic!

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    This is important because lots of people think that once you smear on make up everything disappears. No, the colours even out, that's all. And she is pretty even without the make up.

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    #27

    Everyday People Looking Beautiful And So Confident!

    Everyday People Looking Beautiful And So Confident!

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    Ceredwyn Ealanta
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Really like this one. She looks like a super cool person to hang out with.

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    #28

    A Close-Up Of Normal, Textured Skin. This Made Me Happy To See

    A Close-Up Of Normal, Textured Skin. This Made Me Happy To See

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    ioala
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Oh look, cheek pores. Refreshing to know that my own skin isn't weird. :D

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    #29

    Love Her. Love The Unapologetic Real Photo

    Love Her. Love The Unapologetic Real Photo

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Wise woman ! (rosé).

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    #30

    Makeup Company Uses Model With Real-Life Skin

    Makeup Company Uses Model With Real-Life Skin

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    Otter
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Skin aside, that makeup job is horrible!

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    #31

    Unafraid To Post Unedited Or Smoothed Red Carpet Photos. Love Her So Much

    Unafraid To Post Unedited Or Smoothed Red Carpet Photos. Love Her So Much

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    Megan The Viking Traveler
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    NNNIIICCCCCCOOOLLLLLLEEEE

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    #32

    Just An Outdoor Clothing Company Using A Photo Of A Woman With A Real Stomach

    Just An Outdoor Clothing Company Using A Photo Of A Woman With A Real Stomach

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    matilda
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Real stomach... em... I wish to have stomach like that to be honest.

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    #33

    Mango - Refreshing To See Older Models With No Photoshop

    Mango - Refreshing To See Older Models With No Photoshop

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    2WheelTravlr
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 years ago

    She is gorgeous.

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    #34

    Absolutely Stunning

    Absolutely Stunning

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    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    You are beautiful!

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    #35

    Online Retailer Giving Us An Actually Average Male Body Is

    Online Retailer Giving Us An Actually Average Male Body Is

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    Zozo🤟
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Why do I find this post kinda funny?😂 (I don’t want to be rude, I genuinely enjoy it)

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    #36

    Refreshing To See An Unedited Derrière

    Refreshing To See An Unedited Derrière

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    Devil's Advocate
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Why would you edit perfection?

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    #37

    Sanity Sunday - She Never Hides Her Flaws, And She Looks Flawlessly Beautiful In Her Own Confidence

    Sanity Sunday - She Never Hides Her Flaws, And She Looks Flawlessly Beautiful In Her Own Confidence

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    Otter
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I once met a woman, a friend of a friend, and after we'd been chatting at lunch for a while, and I happened to look down and saw extensive burn scars on her legs. She was wearing shorts, not covering the scars, and I decided that the fact that she was brave to have lived through something horrific and that she wasn't ashamed of the scars made her a way cool person!

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    #38

    Rihanna Did That

    Rihanna Did That

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    River Webb
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    both are just as savage

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    #39

    Our Bodies Change Over The Years, I Like How She Shows It

    Our Bodies Change Over The Years, I Like How She Shows It

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Wait, I'm not being a b!tch but shouldn't the text be the other way round?? NOT grieving the thin ideal ....

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    #40

    Normal Eyebrow Hair. Colour Of The Eyeshadow Isnt Enhanced And The Eye Has Normal Skin Creases

    Normal Eyebrow Hair. Colour Of The Eyeshadow Isnt Enhanced And The Eye Has Normal Skin Creases

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    Mystery Egg
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I really hate the eyebrow fashion these days. The same shape, too dark/too thick.

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    #41

    It's So Refreshing To See Unedited Stretchmarks In Fashion Posts

    It's So Refreshing To See Unedited Stretchmarks In Fashion Posts

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    Jack Corbyn
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    That outfit is a mess though.

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    #42

    This Fitness Model Keepin It Real

    This Fitness Model Keepin It Real

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    Mari
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    She looks great!

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    #43

    Just Browsing Online For Dresses And Very Happy To See This Real Body With Real Skin Texture On A Major High Street Retailer’s Website

    Just Browsing Online For Dresses And Very Happy To See This Real Body With Real Skin Texture On A Major High Street Retailer’s Website

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    Janus Preez
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Perfect!

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    #44

    Popular Make Up Brand Posting Swatches On A Person With Body Hair!

    Popular Make Up Brand Posting Swatches On A Person With Body Hair!

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    Marie
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I like it shows hoe the makeup looks in real lighting on real skin. Hair is just hair.

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    #45

    Had To Cover Up The Username, But Love This

    Had To Cover Up The Username, But Love This

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    Devil's Advocate
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The "reality" is just as staged as the Instagram, accentuating her tummy by having tight leggings underneath, pushing it up

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    #46

    Showing Us Her Healthy Body, Without Editing, And Being Proud To Wear Her Stretch Marks

    Showing Us Her Healthy Body, Without Editing, And Being Proud To Wear Her Stretch Marks

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    Mari
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Is that Tamera Mowry?

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    #47

    This Beautiful Makeup Artist I Found On Insta That Doesn't Shop Out Her Blemishes Or Skin Texture

    This Beautiful Makeup Artist I Found On Insta That Doesn't Shop Out Her Blemishes Or Skin Texture

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    matilda
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    These are they eyebrows I don't get !

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    #48

    Woman Shows How Easy It Is To Transform Into An “Influencer” With Photoshop. Not Everyone You See Genuinely Looks Like The Picture On The Right

    Woman Shows How Easy It Is To Transform Into An “Influencer” With Photoshop. Not Everyone You See Genuinely Looks Like The Picture On The Right

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    Mari
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I think it's scary!

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    #49

    She Regularly Posts Side By Side Photos Like This, And It’s So Refreshing

    She Regularly Posts Side By Side Photos Like This, And It’s So Refreshing

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    Grace Galan
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    There was a post about her on BP a year or so ago and it was VERY, VERY forced.

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