If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve likely noticed the new beauty filter craze that’s taken over many a For You page. Named the Bold Glamour filter, it’s been used nearly 10 million times and garnered more than 226 million views so far.
In case you’re not on TikTok, I’ll show you how powerful this thing is. Here’s a pic of me on my patio in natural lighting with no makeup and no filter. I’m a 29-year-old woman, so you can see some lines and blemishes (aka “normal” skin for a human being).
Now here’s me with the filter:
The filter makes me look like a freaking supermodel! It obviously adds heavy makeup, but it also smooths my skin and plumps my lips. I think it changes my nose shape a little, too.
As you might imagine, looking extra glamorous one second, then looking your normal self the next can be disappointing to some folks. A New Zealand TV show called The Project recently discussed the impact it can have. Social media influencer Jess Quinn, who creates content on body acceptance, confessed that the filter made her feel “worse” about herself.
Cohost Kanoa Lloyd agreed and made an excellent point.
So she started removing her makeup right then and there!
After the break, she returned with a natural face, free of makeup.
And Kanoa had a wonderful message for viewers, telling them not to compare themselves to TV glam.
Props to Kanoa for this! I think filters and makeup are tons of fun, but it’s definitely important to explore the possible effects they can have on our self-esteem. You can watch the full conversation here.
What do you think about Kanoa removing her makeup in response to the Bold Glamour filter? Have you used it yourself? If so, how did it make you feel? LMK in the comments below!
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/morgansloss1/this-tv-host-removed-her-makeup-on-air-while-discussing