With social media came the filters and an all-time high insecurity problem. Mostly everyone by now is well informed about the truth hidden behind Instagram pictures, however, that did not make our problems disappear.

A lot of the time influencers have discreet changes in their images, and it is hard to tell whether it is real or not. That is why shedding some light on the issue from time to time serves as an important reminder. Images we see on social media are often highly curated and do not represent reality. Aside from promoting unattainable body image to their followers, influencers who use filters constantly damage their view of their own appearance.

But not only influencers use these beauty filters. In a 2021 study by the City University of London, it was discovered that 90% of women from ages 18-30 use appearance-altering editing programs. Most women feel pressured to look a particular way as well as the need to showcase a ‘perfect life’. This constant obsession with our looks can lead to negative body image and self-esteem issues, and in some cases, may contribute to the development of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.

With that being said, fellow Pandas, we want to tell you that you are beautiful just the way you are, and any features you try to hide are the ones that make you unique. Filters will only make you look unrealistic, and in this case, even ridiculous.

#1 I Need To Re-Learn Anatomy After Seeing What Influencers Look Like These Days

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#2 “I Never Use Filters” Was In Her Bio…

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#3 “That Moment When Your Eyebrow Glitches Through Your Hat”

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#4 She’s 48

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#5 Gonna Have To Go With No

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#6 Didn’t Even Recognize Her On TV

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#7 Oh My

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#8 Salutations From Qatar

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#9 I Wonder What The Thought Process, To The Point Of Uploading This Was Like

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#10 Not Much Is Real In Her Pics And Videos Plus The Backround Moves Round In Them, Last Pic Is One She Was Tagged In From A Hairdresser

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#11 Hahaha This Girl Is Funny, She Post About The Reality Of Her Photos And The Difference Is Hilarious

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#12 I’m Not Even Sure Where To Begin…

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#13 Popular Tiktoker Who Gets Paid/Sponsored To Review Skincare & Makeup Products

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#14 Her Ig Post vs. Ig Tagged

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#15 Instagram vs. Red Carpet Interview

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#16 This “Hot” Football Fan, Unedited vs. Her Instagram. She’s 20

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#17 The Absolute Worst Offender

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#18 I Literally Use This Girls Fitness App

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#19 Looking For Compression Shirts When Suddey…

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#20 She Posts Loads Like This

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#21 62k Likes, 1k Comments On Her “Perfect Body”

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#22 Her Post vs. What She Was Tagged In By The Content Photographer…

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#23 Ms Girl Who Claims She Doesn’t Use Filters

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#24 I Need Help Bc Why Did She Tell Someone In The Comments The Reason You Can’t See Her Pores Is *good Foundation* When She’s Literally Blurred To Oblivion…

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#25 Finally Found One In The Wild

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#26 Influencer’s Photo Posted On Insta Versus Screenshot From A Video

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#27 Posted Back To Back. Her Comment Section Is Full Of People Accusing Her Of Black Fishing (And For A Good Reason)

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#28 She Wants To Look Like A Doll

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#29 Another Of Everyone’s Favorite Gorl. They Had To Edit The Dress To Cover Her Forearm

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#30 She’s Viral On Twitter Rn For A Tiktok Of Her Hot Parents… Post vs. Tagged

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#31 Damn You Filters!!!

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#32 She Claims This Isn’t Shopped, But The Uncanny Valley Vibes Makes Me Think She’s Lying

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#33 Photo Posted By Influencer vs. A Still From A Brand’s Video Featuring Her

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