“This is something that is more popular amongst young teens and unfortunately preteens.
Recently, IaskedtheBuzzFeed Communitywhat they think is the most ridiculous beauty standard in today’s society.
Here are 21 of their top responses:
1.

I have blotchy skin and still break out sometimes.
My skin is NOT going to look ‘dewy’ and ‘clean’ without concealer and powder.
Sorry, butHailey Bieberdoes NOT just wake up looking that way.

Its a toxic trend that promotes the idea that women are supposed to look perfect naturally.”
At the time (I was 18), I thought that sounded like a good idea.
I dont have any ‘natural beauty’ at 8 a.m. when I can barely get my eyes open.

jaimeweida
2.
“This is something that is more popular amongst young teens and unfortunately preteens.
pokem0n_lov3r
3.

Anyone with an ‘apron belly’ is immediately disqualified as beautiful.”
“Your boobs must be huge too, and the EXACT SAME SIZE.
It’s so strange too that this key in of fat placement is so shamed.

I work in medicine.
and the ‘fat belly’ stigma is real.
I believe so much of this stigma is really about classism.

I have a big, fat belly from genetics and also stress.
I have extremely high rates of cortisol due to being in an impoverished environment and being raised in dysfunction.
I can’t demand my brain stop secreting hormones.

mcdonaldbridgetann
4.
“The trend of teenagers buying all this skincare they DONT NEED.
But whoever is coaching these kids that they need expensive anti-aging products needs to be stopped.”

Have fun with makeup.
I just used what was at the drugstore, and I still have great-looking skin.”
panda_13
5.

“Whole body deodorant.
“There are sensitive places that fragranced products should not go.”
sarahleyman11
6. sarahbird
7.

It’s good to eat healthy and exercise, but let your body naturally do its thing too.
Genetics play a role in your body shape too, and there is nothing wrong with it!”
“Embrace your natural body shape!”

sweetpenguin21
8. volkihar
9.
“The ‘perfect’ postpartum body is such a joke.
Its been a year since I had my second baby.

Pregnancy changes us drastically.
Its natural and hard and beautiful!”
youngjaguar28
10.

“Wearing makeup to be considered ‘put together.’
Like…why cant I just show up with my regular face?”
ivyb4d9113591
11.

“I am 52, and part of me wants to get fillers and botox all over.
But everyone who does that for any period of time looks just like everyone else who does it.
I want to look like me.”

born_with_no_bones
12.
“Keeping up with looking youthful.
I don’t know why this is a bad thing.

AND THAT’S NOT A BAD THING, for fuck’s sake.
It is a privilege to become older and get grayer and have wrinkles and smile lines.”
It’s pointless and a waste of money to try and outrun the clock.

morgan_le_slay
13.
“That big girls only look ‘good’ if they still have a small waist.”
“Big hips, thighs, and tits, but a small waist is like finding a unicorn.”

luxahoy
14.
“I hate that people are saying hip dips are a problem.”
“Having hip dips just means youre a normal, healthy human being.”

dazzlingdaisy21
15.
“That gray hair ages a woman, but makes a man a fox.”
roken
16.
“When I got pregnant, my sister-in-law said, ‘Oh, that’s so good.
Now it’s possible for you to take pre-natals and grow out your hair.’
I wish I could spin kick.”
monkeybuttmom
17.
“‘You should put on more makeup to cover up your flaws.’
mollay
18.
“Fat bodies [can’t exist] without being criticized for ‘glorifying obesity.’
…Even videos of fat people going to the gym are mocked or shamed fucking ridiculous.”
cnilechild
I have seen this even on GYM photos.
rleeshelton17
19.
“People forgetting makeup is a form of art.
You don’t have to be good at it to enjoy it.
You wash your canvas away every night.
It’s ok to just have fun with it.”
lauragipe23
20.
“Flawless skin is a beauty trend that shouldn’t be normalized.
barrjohanna9905
21.And finally: “EVERYTHING to do with being a woman!
Not to mention the ever-growing list of accessories and clothing.
You need the Lulu leggings, the pastel Stanley, and everything else just to look the part.”
If you enjoy doing all that, more power to you.
But I firmly believe we have been trained to chase a certain standard that is becoming increasingly unreasonable.”
jordanj4510e968d
Note: Some responses have been edited for length/clarity.