REACTING TO INFLUENCERS WITHOUT MAKEUP ON... IN REAL LIFE

INFLUENCERS WITHOUT MAKEUP ON… EEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW!!
Right? No. I’m so sick of seeing KZbin videos and magazine articles SHAMING women (famour or not) for looking ‘ugly without makeup’. We don’t. They don’t. What is this fascination with picking flaws in women? We have dark circles? Ok. Acne? Ok. Wrinkles? That’s ok too. We aren’t PRODUCTS and we are never flawed. We’re just humans, who look like humans. When will that be normalised? In this video I show you guys that even the worlds most beautiful celebrities, models and influencers (in this vid, Kendalll Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Tammy Hembrow) don’t look the same without makeup on - AND WHY SHOULD THEY? We don’t spend an hour doing a glam to look the same as when we rolled out of bed do we?! We don’t owe anyone flawless - but if you look good with makeup on, you best believe you look good without it too.
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[@nori7950]

I'm pretty insecure about my acne and seeing these women edit their faces to the maximum doesn't really make it any better. I would really love to see more people like you, who are true to themselves and their looks

[@stephanielange]

I was thinking I should do a whole video on acne 🤔

[@johinsunar7398]

@@stephanielange yes please 😭

[@Ms10yearsafter]

@@stephanielange Great idea! 👍..

[@meowmeowfuzzyface3698]

I'm 28 and have had acne since about high school. I'm, also, VERY insecure about it. So I understand how you feel. Just know you are beautiful no matter what!

[@jasminm8784]

If you struggle with acne, maybe it is also worth checking out Cassandra Bankson here on KZbin. She is doing a lot of uplifting videos on acne and explains the science behind it etc. It helped me so much to watch her and Stephanie in combination, a real confidence booster :-)

[@annadrake1774]

Favorite quote by Stephanie: "If you think you look good with makeup on, you best believe you look good without it too!" Loooove this!! 🥰

[@katybug6572]

Agreed!! 💜

[@Mofo0101]

I look bad with bad makeup

[@corninyourpoop]

Learning that the Kardashian clan hires their own "paparazzi" changed my view completely on the so called candid photos being put out there.

[@stephanielange]

Same! 😳🤯

[@artaleasham4105]

Although I do still love the Kardashians, especially Khloe. She can be so funny. I think they are just afraid that their real appearance comes out due to media too. After all they are still just ordinary women.

[@NikiMcNally]

Me too. It's so rediculous. Thank God we have honest influencers exposing the truth. Otherwise we would still be comparing ourselves and feeling terrible and ugly during the process.

[@sweetbabyem]

Every celebrity does this lol.. not just the kardashians. Paris Hilton started it.

[@corninyourpoop]

@@sweetbabyem oh ok. They were the ones that I first learned of doing this so intensely with the photo manipulation and I just read that Kim Kardashian set up Paris Hilton's paparazzi pics because of whatever connections she had. What a crazy world they live in, but that is their normal.

[@XavierL292]

you’re an angel. you have no idea how much people you help.

[@stephanielange]

Aw that makes me so happy!

[@bridgetjoseph6318]

If i ever feel bad about myself she makes me feel better and love her so much

[@stephanielange]

I love YOU!

[@semabug]

Love this!! People are always shaming women for literally just EXISTING! I’m so over it!!!!

[@stephanielange]

exactly lol! wild aint it

[@im_so_bored3896]

yeah, that's why men can just be in their faces and features and don't get called ugly, but women are expected to wear makeup

[@Luzgoishzre]

I mean they do not look the same without makeup...also these influencers are the reason for toxic beauty standard so they deserve some backlash

[@kateaye3506]

Wait til you hit menopause. Seems like menopausal women suddenly become invisible.

[@vvs2226]

um no they arent the reason for toxic beauty standards... people putting so much emphasis on beauty are the reason lol

[@yorha2b205]

To be honest, I think I would be dead without Stephanie. I was diagnosed with six mental disorders, depression and BDD being two of them, and I always go back to Stephanie's channel to feel better. I'm sure I'm not the only life that she has saved, so keep doing what you're doing. 😌

[@stephanielange]

Omg my love ❤️ giving you the biggest hug!! You’re amazing x

[@yorha2b205]

@@stephanielange HDHSSHSJDJ I wasn't expecting a response! Thank you so much. I love you!

[@ashrose6355]

I don't get why everyone shames others when they have no makeup on. They all look stunning! Nothing wrong with a natural face

[@danellymani205]

It’s the difference in appearance. You see people In make up all the time that without sometimes they look sick. It is what it is.

[@chloepekel]

I love when you state facts "her face is red because she has blood" 😂 How do I forget this basic fact?!

[@aylamoon6974]

Yes 😂

[@mo0onmin]

one thing I noticed that almost made me sob with joy: they don't have quite as much facial definition (chiseled jaw and cheekbones, perfect contoured skinny noses etc) in real life without makeup and filters! it makes me feel so much better because I get frustrated thinking that I look like a moon-faced toddler without contour!

[@kylieee7402]

My friend looks like the makeup version of them without makeup, they exist

[@Mofo0101]

@@kylieee7402 yeah, they are blesseddd

[@zainabtanweer2910]

@@kylieee7402 yes people like them exist, but we should accept it if we are not one of them instead of feeling bad. Because not everyone has perfect facial bones and it's OK!!

[@chocolatecharley99]

And it's crazy because women tend to store more fat in their face and legs! That's how it works. It's atypical if a woman tends to distribute fat in other places at a higher amount. When you take estrogen (birth control pills) it can further this proportion.

[@patsysadowski1546]

@@kylieee7402 your friend may look perfect but everyone has insecurities. I don’t know any woman that hasn’t had a period break out once in their life. It’s easy to put people on pedestals but a woman happy in her skin is attractive beyond words.

[@marisaveilleux8533]

“How the heck can we win?” We can’t. And that’s the point. But you already know that! The beauty industry thrives on us not feeling good about ourselves.

[@admabosna7117]

I agree

[@bkizzle290]

I really appreciate this channel, because its easy to get caught up in the beauty standard and lose your confidence, especially as a POC

[@stephanielange]

You are beautiful and powerful and I hope you know that! ❤️🔥

[@NtombiMolaba]

If "Ain't gonna let media fool my fellows like that" was a person... literally God sent👸 She literally deserve more exposure for the incredibly work she's doing. Women especially be outta here depressed over normal shit🥺 she's saving lives I swear🤞

[@stephanielange]

Thank you so much my love 😭❤️ I really appreciate you!! X

[@alisonchalmers8288]

"We don't owe anyone flawless" needs to be on a tshirt or something!

[@sofiarestaino6537]

Stephanie is insecure about her face and she's literally one of the prettiest girls I've ever seen.

[@gooselaughter5149]

Just shows that insecurity can affect anyone and we should all just try to love ourselves how we can

[@10_Percent_For_The_Big_Guy]

Same!

[@izadoraazevedoalbertini5136]

Stephanie is helping me so much with self confidence. She has no ideia. Yep, we're all real. Not flawless 24/7. We have our own individualities, including our "flaws". All these women, they're just like us at the end of the day. Thank you

[@johinsunar7398]

The best thing about Steph's vids are that they make up feel better about ourselves whilst not dragging and bashing influencers. Thankyou beautiful Steph for an entire year of making us love ourselves and for bursting the fake bubble of instagram. I couldn't say it enough but over this one year I've grown so much with your videos. I've become more loving and people all the time tell me they it shows on my face. I've had been going through a lot seeing these unrealistic beauty standards and bashing myself for not bring able to meet them. Ive been traumatised and had severe depression and had lots of insecurities . I love how you used your channel to change and literally 'save' lives. I thank you for all you've done and for all that's coming. I love you 😉 ♥

[@nataliecampbell3385]

I've been struggling with body dysmorphia for years now. I'm getting to the point now that rebelling against beauty standards has actually made me more confident. When I stopped trying to fit the mold I realized there is so much beauty just in my natural self. I'm rocking my under eye bags and chubbiness and body hair. I just can't be bothered anymore 🤷‍♀️

[@sarahstroud6021]

You rock them gorgeous!

[@katybug6572]

💜💜💜

[@franz3810]

let's just not hear the beauty companies shit gurl

[@tessaharrison372]

it makes me so sad to think that she was bullied so much in school :( she is so incredibly stunning!

[@10_Percent_For_The_Big_Guy]

The person who said that to her has to be a dog compared to her, and a completely delusional hypocrite, to boot.

[@mamabearwarriors93]

I have NEVER heard anyone else say that about dark circles under the eye but I think they are GORGEOUS and they are one of the only 'flaws' I don't have.

[@Jessica-wt2sm]

It’s been a makeup trend on Tiktok for awhile now to mimic the appearance of dark circles! People say it makes you look more interesting/vampy 😊

[@mamabearwarriors93]

@@Jessica-wt2sm Wow! I had no idea

[@aaliyahgriffin781]

Wow as someone who has them it’s refreshing to hear someone say that I’ve NEVER heard anyone call dark circles beautiful 😂

[@baby.nay.]

@@aaliyahgriffin781 right ? Same . Mine are intense , I also had never heard anyone say that … but I’m glad to hear it ha 😅

[@baby.nay.]

@@Jessica-wt2sm oh Shit 10 months later plz say still trending 😅😅😅

[@kathryn7541]

I'm insecure about my bottom teeth, and seeing Gigi's teeth how one of her bottom teeth stick out more exactly like mine, made me feel so much better about my teeth as I've had braces before in the past to try and correct it, my teeth shifted back to their natural form and I had been so insecure about them since having braces. I also stopped wearing makeup, very rarely now. I begun to love my own skin too! Everyone should embrace their natural beauty

[@naurrrre]

this is so stupid, honestly.

[@krysdf]

Also Drew Barrymores lower teeth aren't straight. Noticed in a live I watched recently.. And we all know how gorg she is! ❤

[@SMRCEC]

Makeup free Kendal looks so much like a young Kris. I stopped wearing makeup daily when I started dating my partner, because I wanted to stop wearing it. I have dark circles, redness, skin texture, fine lines, couple scars and pores. I’ll be 34 next month and I’m a mom of 2, I love how I look now better than I did 10 years ago

[@meghanworkman6449]

Gigi Hadid's eyes are insanely gorgeous. The color is so striking.

[@naturallyizzie6894]

as someone with genetically inherited dark circles .. something ive hated my whole life .. its so sweet for you to say you like dark circles wow

[@rowanapollo5378]

Same! Mine are also genetic!

[@zsofiszekely8474]

Recently i felt really bad about my acne, that is usually flaring up around my period and also my face, which is not the 'ideal' structure, it's rounder, puffier, not so defined. These videos mean the world to me

[@ilikecommenting9152]

You are beautiful

[@tatianam4968]

this series is amazing and has worked wonders for my self esteem. you are debunking a false beauty standard ! thank you steph❤ much love

[@stephanielange]

Aw yay!!! I hope you feel amazing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MoonBratStudio]

I know these sorts of things, you know, the way we all do, but it's so helpful to actually SEE it and have someone talk about it (especially in a kind, not disparaging way). Thank you!

[@dawnwilson5663]

Stephanie you are so wonderful! I am in my fifties and I find that seeing women my age in social media has had such a detrimental effect on my confidence. Like young women your age, they seem so perfect. Please know how much I genuinely appreciate you and your content ❤ Watching your videos has helped me to get some of my confidence back. I'm so sorry that you had a hard time in school. Things like that stick with you forever. You are beautiful both inside and out! I make sure to share your videos with my daughter, she is twenty four. Thank you again for being so honest! Much love and respect ❤💕❤

[@lilianna9486]

Seeing Kylie unedited and unfiltered in real life is like seeing a complete different person but in the pap photos she looks like a normal college girl going about her day, she's still beautiful

[@louisesharpy]

Everyone uses filters on social media. I wanted to start a channel for women over 55 and I’m scared they won’t like the real ha ha ha. This is such a great series. Love it

[@kateaye3506]

Do it! Be unapologetically yourself. I am tired of feeling crap because at 48 I am NOTHING like JLo. We need more natural women at middle age.

[@blancamarygonzalezcordova8028]

No uso filtros

[@briannamorgan3694]

GURL I NEEDED THIS. I'm a teenager and have acne as teenagers do but this is such a build-up for my confidence! Thank you!

[@chowdhurymoumita17]

I was really worried about my skin texture and thousands of small bumps in my whole skin and acne spots.This video really helped me to overcome it

[@NeurodiversityFairy]

You look beautiful :)

[@chowdhurymoumita17]

@@NeurodiversityFairy aww thank u so much

[@xsweethearto]

I have small bumps too; I think mine is whiteheads and I have redness sometimes. My whiteheads are either red or my skin color, as they usually are. I love myself with or without makeup though. I bet you're beautiful too!

[@EleanorWrestling]

"if you look good with makeup, then you best believe you look good without it" - WOW I LOVE THAT! It's so true, we need to get rid of the stigma and the idea that women are ugly without makeup!

[@KarolinaKotusOfficial]

I was literally bullied for having dark circles my entire life even into my adulthood. It’s really irritating when something you’ve been bullied for your whole life is suddenly fashionable because I don’t know what to do with it. Nobody ever says “Hey I like your dark cirlcles” or anything like that, and I have to live with them every day. I’ve considered getting filler under my eyes most of my life, and I’m still considering it. Why do people even like dark circles? LOL Girl you can have mine, please take them!!!

[@chinyerenwogu1199]

Same babe, same here 🥺☹️

[@KarolinaKotusOfficial]

@@chinyerenwogu1199 am I just supposed to “embrace” them all of a sudden? Lol I don’t get it! I grew up learning to hate my own face. Im so tired of all this “trend” bullshit.

[@willes2735]

I also have dark circles and someone else can have them if they want them. My left undereye even has a very noticeable vein to go with it.

[@KarolinaKotusOfficial]

@@willes2735 Welcome to the under-eye collective 😂 we should have a support group.

[@Linda-bh5yx]

Please don't get undereye fillers just to please others and stop their bullying. It is extremely dangerous and you can loose your site. If other people don't like them its their problem.

[@gk2744]

I need this so bad cuz I don’t feel that insecure about my body, mostly just my face. I feel like it’s not talked about as often as body, so this is so helpful. Keep making these please!

[@tammy_vip]

“We don’t owe anyone flawless” YESSSS! I absolutely LOVE this. This hit me, girl. You rock so much it’s untrue. Love you dearly! ❤️❤️

[@cassidysarin]

Your channel is just a giant warm hug ❤️

[@stephanielange]

🤗🥰

[@pattycannon1804]

The content you post on this channel is helping me heal+ improve the relationship I have with my body.

[@stephanielange]

Oh that’s amazing 😍❤️

[@snortingsmarties8363]

I go out without makeup a lot because Im usually tired and can't be bothered. I have my insecurities but I go out and tell myself this is me, if people don't like it then that is a THEM problem not a ME problem because I don't plan on changing.

[@noxxie1496]

Kylie looks so young without makeup. She looks so innocent and cute, 🥺❤️

[@TheFaro2011]

I think they were her younger pics

[@sapphia4612]

Makeup, in my opinion isn't bad. It can bring a little confidence in your skin and honestly I see impressive makeup and skincare from time to time. But then celebs have no side effects of makeup which kinda throws me off. Like girl where are the pores?

[@meigui_chai]

Stephanie thank you so much for sharing this. I had a similar experience growing up, as an Asian I had a big nose and horrible acne too. My nose grew all of sudden with no warning, and that made me extremely insecure, with people constantly reminding me as well. My nose did shrink however eventually, but it still isn't small. But I'm glad that someone like you is brave enough to remind people that they are beautiful :))

[@angie-ty8wv]

So very true what you said about the nasty comments and bullying we deal with when we’re young. I’m still embarrassed to be seen by certain people wearing my glasses, and always felt fat even when I wasn’t. You are beautiful inside and out, with or without makeup!

[@TheKnellBelle]

So they all just look like regular people you'd see at school the grocery store. Makes you wonder what we'd all look like if we had teams of people dedicated to our appearance.

[@Maderilae]

I'm always thinking about this one colleague I had two years ago. She was hands down the most beautiful girl (by general standards) I've ever seen and everybody was mesmerized by her beauty (male & female colleagues). She was not wearing makeup at work and she actually looked a lot "better" than the no-makeup paparazzi pictures of the celebrities in this video YET she didn't look even close to their instagram no-makeup pictures. When she was tired, you could see it on her face and she even had a few spots sometimes. That's my way of always remembering that what I see on social media is fake. If you've never seen it in real life there's a good chance it doesn't exist :P ;)

[@shirleygiordano7627]

You are such a self esteem booster. Thanks!

[@stephanielange]

You are so welcome! x

[@sie.2350]

I don't often comment, but put simply I have to say I've gained so much more confidence from all that you do here on KZbin. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Keep up the amazing work. You're not only exposing the reality but you do so in a way that doesn't shame women at all, but rather celebrates all of us, thats such a gem! Now on an unrelated note, I keep noticing and have to ask....what products do you use for your hair? It always looks so healthy and gorgeous in your videos.

[@vvs2226]

Why is it that so many women are so easily made insecure by other women that are beautiful? I hope you all know that these are just bad pictures of them. Ive seen a lot of celebrity women in person and they usually look the same if not better. I had seen a video on cindy kimberly and how she has acne and has gotten plastic surgery but ive heard people say that shes even more beautiful in person, and that shes the most beautiful girl theyve ever seen. I used to watch these types of videos and although they did make me feel less insecure i realized that at the same time its putting other women on the spot and that id be mortified if someone did that to me. I understand your message is positive, but i cant imagine bad pictures of me surfacing online and people being like “ See she’s actually not that pretty.” Everyone has imperfections but pointing them out in other people to make others feel less insecure is anything but positive. We shouldnt take out our insecurities on other women. We need to accept that not all of us are beautiful in the same way other people are. Im not trying to be mean but its just the truth. People hate being average when the majority of us are. Just because kendall jenner has acne it doesnt make her average it makes her human.

[@sabrina2218]

it is absurd that nowadays one cannot accept one's body, one's skin and one's defects. Thank goodness I love myself and these videos do nothing but confirm that we are human beings, that we all look in the mirror in the morning and notice the same flaws, and for this in my opinion some celebrities should relax and show who they are. really, to be a little sympathetic instead of continually flaunting false perfection. It's so good to be yourself! :)

[@GoldenEtch_]

It is so sad that videos like these have to be made or things have to learned for people to really love themselves. If we didn’t waste as much time hating ourselves on the outside and instead loved ourselves for what we are and can do on the inside then our world would be such a better place. We’d advance so much, because all our outer bodies are is a vessel. WE ARE MORE THAN OUR SHELLS. Love yourself 💖

[@harshitajain2539]

Everything was perfectly apt and on point except about Gigi. She has really refrained herself from adhering to toxic beauty standards as much as possible. LOVE your videos and girls end up feeling much more confident after watching them.

[@camilatania96]

No

[@haleyleal23]

I'm so sorry you were bullied when you were younger. My mom always used to tell me it's because they're jealous. And I believe her full heartedly, to this day. You're so beautiful and a lot of ppl don't realize that people who are, tend to get to get bullied the worst. Not saying that other ppl are ugly, everyone is beautiful in their own way but you are gorgeous and a lot of other people would be jealous of how you look. On another note, I feel so lucky to have found a man that truly believes I'm beautiful without make up. He says he actually prefers the way I look without make up 🥰 he's def one of the good ones ☺💕

[@singularity___]

8:00 Seriously though. You're absolutely correct. The way people tear women down for just... having the audacity to exist... is no joke.

[@camilatania96]

No

[@nancybudd494]

This is why I love Soph as she always shows us how her skin really is before she puts her face on and shows us how her pores look with make up on along with it settling in her expression lines, she's young, unwrinkled but still she has expression lines that makeup can settle in like a normal human. We love you steph ❤ 💖

[@SandyMeeshell]

I get an absolute kick out of the "Look how fresh and beautiful I am, with no makeup on, straight out of the shower" pictures.. Like that picture of Kylie with her hair wrapped in a towel.. But did anyone else notice that A) She of course is wearing makeup and B) her hair is not even wet?! The amount of effort these people go to in order to, ultimately, dupe their fans with their self-aggrandizing pictures is mind blowing!! Don't believe ANYTHING you see online.. They're all trying to play you, down to the tiniest little detail.. Like whether they just took a shower or not.. Ridiculous 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️ Plus, I'm 99% sure that the picture of Kylie at 3:57 and the one at 4:05 were taken at the exact same time.. Same nails, same skinny middle finger ring (just flipped for the sleeve pic), same "no makeup" makeup look 😂 So again, why the towel in the first photo?! I just can't with the blatant amount of deception these people try so hard to pull off.. Cracks me up 🤣

[@sarahcarrizales9759]

In the past I have seen a lot of girls post makeup free selfies on their FB and be like "no makeup but still look good".... Something along those lines. Only the picture still had a filter on it. The camera was still giving some kind of beauty effect, and these girls would probably never be seen without makeup in person of course.

[@the_spider_lily911]

One of my classmates(a clean shaved guy) teased me for my upper lip hair. I was so furious. Later i came up with "at least i can grow a mustache" .... except i said it to myself in the shower

[@nora-cu1de]

Thank you for making this. I felt depressed yesterday because I was not pretty enough and skinny enough. Your videos make me feel okay and safe.

[@angelaengle12]

My way of cheering myself up is reminding myself that we're all sims in a Sims game. No one really looks hot in Sims, but we all have crazy personalities that make every day life interesting and funny.

[@maureenturk8578]

You are a breath of fresh air! What a healthy viewpoint of social media. I never look at celebrities on Instagram (or anyone else for that matter) because I know it’s all photoshopped to the Nth degree. It’s fantasyland. I wish they required warnings “This photograph has been altered for cosmetic purposes.”

[@joannaholden943]

Am I the only one who thinks these women are actually super cute without the filters? So much quirkier and full of life and fun?

[@crytical1237]

Me being Indian with black hair all over my face and dark circles 20 shades darker than my skin. it’s a struggle. But in the good side I have thick brows and long thick eye lashes.

[@stephanielange]

Yesss girl always look at the bright side! I wish I had thick brows! X

[@alyumnn]

It’s so reassuring to have someone in the same situation as me. Growing up and now I am so confident about my body, but not my face. I got bullied for ache and my big nose, and my face became such a big insecurity. People would even say they would only date me with a bag over my head. I am much more confident about my looks now that I am older anyways, but also thanks to you and your videos! I wouldn’t change a thing about my face now! So thank you! Your gorgeous girl inside and out!

[@tfk5566]

I come here to learn to love myself. Thank you Stephanie.

[@stephanielange]

You got this! i love you!

[@TheSlipperyNUwUdle]

You showing pictures of women with dark circles made me feel so much better!!! Omg. They’ve been my biggest insecurity lately. I sleep at least 7 hours a night most of the time and I still have them. I drink at least 64 ounces of water a day and that doesn’t help either. They make me feel so insecure. The only thing that makes me feel better about them is how many tumblr users lust over men with them. I’m not super attracted to women and I’m not a man, but that does make me feel better. To know they aren’t seen as unattractive by everyone.

[@mandiharris5010]

I love this video so, so very much! I got used to not wearing any makeup due to quarantine and mask mandates, and honestly (finally) learned to appreciate my make-up free face at 25. CHOOSING to go out without it even after quarantine lifted was so empowering because I had decided, for & with myself throughout quarantine, that my bare skin was fine. I wish I realized that before 25, but better late than never. I now love seeing new little lines and spots because I've learned to view them as "life/growth marks", not straight up flaws. There is NO TELLING how many people videos like yours have impacted and will impact over the years. Thank you for all you do and how much you build people up!

[@AH-xi7zd]

You are great! Most of times are the "no make up pics" that makes feel insecure. Like "ok, she's stunning wigh make up but even without so, she's really not human!!" ... thanks for showing what the REAL "no make up" is!

[@anna93171]

Off topic but your eye color is so beautiful!! They’re so bright!

[@4.little.legends561]

Also a lot of these no makeup pics are taken in great lighting, in the morning(when your face is naturally puffy as lines etc are less noticeable), most of these celebs also have fillers, lash extensions, and eyebrow tattoos or eyebrow lamination. While none of these are makeup they ARE enhancements that make you look “better” without makeup.

[@vaisriv]

I lost around 32lbs and so many people started telling me I look sick, dead and ugly in the face now. I always thought I looked beautiful so it definitely broke my spirit. I started wearing make up so I would look more alive.

[@yasmin7989]

I’ve been so self conscious lately. Trying to get rid of my spots, trying to get rid of my skin texture, hating on the shape of my face, feeling like I’m not good enough for my boyfriend and seeing this helps so much. I’ve loved your videos for years, thank you ❤️

[@tiffj.193]

The internet is so weird, and the expectations of beauty on it is so unattainable. If someone were to see any of these people in public they wouldn't think twice about how they look, but then go online and nitpick every little detail about how someone looks. We have created a shield so people think they can say whatever they like. I know I'm guilty of this, not in a sense I say nasty stuff, but if I see people in real life I don't look at them to judge or anything, however if i see a picture online I do look into more depth and critic more. Maybe not critic, but social media gives you the chance to stare at someone for a very long time, our brains are hardwired to look for differences in things. Not condoning saying horrible things about people online but I think the fact that someone is able to stare at a picture for hours is not healthy for either party. But I also can't defend these women, they are setting the standard of beauty and keeping it afloat. They clearly know they have mayor influence, you can't tell me they have been pressured so hard to keep this standard that they are now setting it. I do believe they know what they are doing, as long as they are deemed beautiful by their followers they wont change anything about this problem. They have the potential to change it yet they don't, it's incredibly frustrating.

[@tinkeramma]

I'm okay that people use makeup, filters, and photo editing to present their favorite version of themselves online. I'm not okay lying about it being natural. It's incredibly toxic.

[@elle3839]

from now on whenever I start to feel self-conscious about the darkness under my eyes I'm just gunna think about how Steph thinks it isn't a bad thing and it actually looks cute :)

[@bruhhhh108]

growing up i was always insecure about my dark circles. now i’m 23 and i embrace them - i don’t even cover them up w makeup anymore. my mom gets upset abt it but 🤷🏻‍♀️ i’m a free woman 🗣

[@anitagho7608]

Hi Stephanie! Sometimes, I feel inferior whenever I see beautiful influencers/models/etc because of my acne and acne scars. Luckily, videos like these constantly remind me of how these influencers spend a lot of money on maintaining perfection. I'm always grateful that you make content like this to remind everyone that we're all human and it's perfectly alright to have imperfections. I love you tons! Sending love from my part💕💕💕

[@stephanielord3757]

Oh my gosh Steph, I just absolutely adore you and I truly love how you have used your platform to shine a spotlight on all of these issues that we all as women face today! You are so incredibly real, raw, honest and passionate, and everything you say in all of these series of videos is exactly what all women need to hear and understand and I wish the media would speak the same truth that you do girl! Growing up as a teenager in the 90’s (Best era ever! LoL) my friends and I always felt pressure to look a certain way bc what society and the media deemed as the “standards of beauty” were displayed in magazines, billboards, music videos, tv, movies and video games; however I’m so glad that we didn’t have social media when I was a teenager and I feel for these girls growing up now for exactly all the reasons you’ve explained in your series. I think the absolute WORST part about the whole thing is that it’s actually the media’s fault that women tear each other down and rip each other apart and focus so much on vanity honestly, instead of being able to see just how beautiful and unique each one is, and how that uniqueness makes them so gorgeous. Everything you’ve said is so spot on, and I love that you are trying to spread the message that we are not perfect bc we aren’t meant to be, but it is our flaws that make us so beautiful…if we were perfect and flawless think of how boring and dull we would all look! And how similar we would look too! Why do women try so hard to all look the same when we were all born with beautiful unique characteristics that make us each different and special? If everyone looked the same, you’d never be able to tell anyone apart. If we were meant to all look the same, God would have made us all that way, but instead he made us all different and beautiful and we need more women like you to help lift women up everywhere, from celebrities to little ol’ me, and stop these dangerous and damaging trends and mindsets of unattainable beauty and body goals bc like it or not, the next generation of little girls are already watching and paying attention and looking at themselves in the mirror and starting to pick themselves apart. Thank you again Stephanie! You are amazing and i love you and have been watching your videos since you started!! I love ya guts! Xoxo

[@ruqayyah4948]

Stephanie, Thank You for everything you do and how you use your platform. I have always disliked my face way more than my body and have judged myself harshly. I can’t do makeup and use very minimal products making me compare with other girls I see at uni or online who seem to always look flawless. Your videos have changed the way I see myself and instead of worrying about how others perceive me I’ve learnt that the only opinion of me that truly matters is my own. You are such a beautiful soul and I hope that you continue to be filled with lots of happiness and blessings 🤍

[@mimmikyu4452]

Videos like these actually helped me a lot a few months back, I used to feel HIDEOUS when I'd see myself with no makeup on, I'd feel embarassed of going out with 0 make up, I felt as if I'm the ugliest girl ever, why wasn't my nose skinny enough? Why are my under eye bags so dark, why were my lips so thin? I was struggling with severe hormonal issues, as I got off the pill, I'm on a bunch of meds right now to try to fix all of the problems, constantly stressed and depressed, so I started breaking out too which just made me even more embarassed of myself, I didn't want to leave the house even. Nowadays all we see is heavily edited pics and videos of people with make up on + plastic surgery, so of course none of us would truly be happy with ourselves, making us insecure unless we're flawless and edited.

[@brandycarr5378]

I have never been good with makeup and basically gave up on it in my twenties…I’m in my forties now and I just don’t care to try to look 25 again 🤷‍♀️. Stephanie you look so pretty, I can’t imagine anyone saying you were ugly.

[@atj153]

Another great appearance positive video! I love your commentary on how the media influences our perceptions for their own motives, and how these "natural" edited photos feed into that lie. There have been many moments when I'm dissatisfied with my features but I remember you saying how perfection is boring, and we should embrace our uniqueness and it works to change my attitude every time! Thanks for being such a good influence.

[@genqueenbee]

As someone who is currently still struggling with acne, this helps so much, and I just love how positive the comments are😁 this is a safe place! 🙌🏼

[@Caffeinated.vampyre]

I love your videos, but I live in LA and I worked in the nightlife scene, and a lot of models and celebrities are actually that small, and some even more beautiful in person, everyone’s weight fluctuates, I think it’s important for ppl not to base themselves off of models, because everyone is built differently.

[@selenagold2030]

i think makeup is like a miracle worker, thats why girls look so different with it lol

[@hebakiloul6404]

I seriously love u. I’ve been struggling a lot to wear no make up at school and I hate myself without make up and this video made me feel better

[@elenam14]

Stephanie, your videos are just amazing! You probably don’t know that but you’ve helped me so much with my self confidence and so many other people. Your account is a hidden gem! Every teenage girl should watch AT LEAST one of your video it’ll help everyone so so much.

[@rominaprograma]

I love your videos soo much. I used to had really bad self-esteem but now I'm working on it. This year it's the first without anorexia. I'm working on recovery and some days are so fucking difficult. Your videos are my therapy while I can't pay for it. So, thank you for all. 💜💜

[@msSweeTae]

3:32 Yeees! I stopped using concealer, because I love my under eyes. They are a little more "prominent" and vary between dark and light. Using concealer freaks me just as much out as using filters. I got a little excited when the dark circle trend was a thing for a short period of time. Even men with more "prominent" under eyes tend to look more attractive to me.

[@NeurodiversityFairy]

There is a filter on Tiktok that gives you dark circles under the eye - apparently it is fashionable now :) wear them proud!

[@anomalyahblack1515]

I grew up without the internet and without social media. But still all you saw on TV was slim bodies, flawless faces and I'd stare at my Barbie doll and wonder if that's what I'll look like when I grow up. And then I grew up and I got very disappointed. It took me AGES to accept myself. I was extremely insecure about my body and my face as a teenager. Being bullied at school didn't help. There was a time when I lost so much weight it put me in a hospital after I passed out at a bus station... and even though I was skinny, I didn't feel any better about myself. It took me years to realize I can't change my bone structure so I finally thought that this is my body and I can either keep hating myself and be forever unhappy or try and appreciate what I've got. So I looked at myself and thought hey, I actually like my ears and my nose and it went from there. But it was a PROCESS let me tell you. I'm 36 now and I can finally look in the mirror and actually like what I see. And it feels so good to be free from that constant self-loathing... if I have a worse day, I just remember that I'm human and tomorrow or the day after I'll feel good again. We're all so unique. Remember... You can look at other people and notice their beauty, why can't you see your own? Appreciate what you've got, because you're one of a kind and you're absolutely gorgeous 🖤

[@cinachandler5717]

I love your videos. It’s too late for me, I’m 64 and always feel self confidence. But, there’s hope for the young generation with this kind of feedback. Wtg, Stephanie! 👏🏻

[@erinbell3250]

Genuinely feel giddy every time this woman posts! So much love for her & her content! It's so positive.

[@annad.3201]

It irks me that people made you think you were ugly, because ever since I started watching your videos a couple of years ago, I though that you were so incredibly beautiful! 🙏🏻❤️

[@socialrose]

Ive been watching you for a long time and im so happy with what you've turned your channel into. You're a true inspiration and super real about these videos ❤

[@shannon6908]

Hi! I love that you’re doing these videos! My mom called me a fat heifer when I was young and the insecurity never left. Even at 107lbs I still wore baggy clothes.

[@stephanielange]

Bloody hell 🤯 you deserve much better. You’re beautiful and powerful and always have been.

[@sirennahskye]

watching your videos literally make me feel so much better about things !

[@9fiveb180]

Reacting to influencers without makeup on while I wear makeup because I'm projecting my own insecurities onto them to make myself feel better

[@Loribee107]

I could never step outside without make-up. My skin was dull and I have hyperpigmentation. After not wearing make-up during the 4 month lockdown my skin has improved on its own. It was evident that make-up destroyed my skin in the first place. I've embraced the things that I can't change, like pigmentation and now all I do is put on sun screen and I'm off to work. My family and friends think I still wear foundation and bronzer when I'm bare faced. We women should stop bowing to pressure and realise that make-up is what destroys our skin and imperfections are what make us beautiful!

[@Bettybbe]

It’s the sneaky shade for me

[@stephanielange]

No shade, I say it as I see it. And what I see is beauty in everyone, not perfection.

[@AliciaStangler]

Got a feeling this video is gonna change my life essentially. Seeing all of those people looking normal like you and me makes me question why I thought for my whole life that I HAVE to make myself pretty with tons of tools so I „can be looked at“. Just realizing how dumb thinking this way is and what an insane ammount of stress I put myself through.. for literally no reason

[@nancybudd494]

It's amazing to me that it's always for male gaze, they say they dont like us with make up and then comment that a woman with a full face of no makeup makeup looks 'the best' yet they have literally all the makeup on they just font know how it works. When they see a woman with actual makeup on they want to tell us all how horrid it is. The world is topsy-turvy and makes litho sense. I love wearing make up, it plays up my eyes which are mu best feature but they are lost without some mascara and my brows done. I'm not ashamed of my face either way but trust me when I say that everyone has something to say if I don't wear any makeup.

[@bellaklava600]

It's like celebrities who get plastic surgery. People drag them for their noses, their lips, their wrinkles then, when they surgically correct these things people drag them for getting plastic surgery! 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@mistypedhi]

I wore very light makeup from 16-20 years old then stopped completely (now 30) not saying there is anything bad about it or anything, it is actually amazing how good so many people are at it. I just don't wear it because I've always been a bit of a tomboy and I only started as a teen to try keeping a toxic ex I had, same goes for dying my hair. I stay full natural these days since that relationship is over and I am in a healthy relationship now.