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If you have a laptop and some basic technical knowledge, you can take any image on earth and modify it to your heart's content. The social issues caused by this are yet to be fully studied, but, for example, researchers believe that increased Instagram use among teens creates a higher risk of depression, anxiety and low-self esteem.
So we’ve gathered some of the worst examples of netizens excessively modifying images of themselves to appear more attractive. However, not everyone is exactly successful at it. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the worst examples and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments section below.

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When You Edit The Face And Forget You Have A Body Underneath It. And Don’t Get Me Started On The Hair Wispie

When You Edit The Face And Forget You Have A Body Underneath It. And Don’t Get Me Started On The Hair Wispie

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As easy as it is to laugh at some of the examples here, the truth is that most of these folks feel some shame in their own bodies and want to compensate for it with technology. This is generally due to a lack of funds as, let’s face it, folks with income will simply get actual plastic surgery.

After all, these days most things can be changed pretty thoroughly. Take buccal fat removal. If you have seen a famous Hollywood star or pop singer with a weirdly thin and angular face, this is likely because they had the fat in their cheeks removed.

#5

At Least Try To Make It Believable

At Least Try To Make It Believable

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Tobias Reaper
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how do they look at this picture before they post it and think yep that looks ok

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This issue tends to impact women more than men. A Dove sponsored study found that not only do young women spend more time on social media, roughly half of the teens they interviewed indicated that this activity directly impacts their mental health. Even worse, almost 90% said that consuming, for example, Instagram content makes them feel less beautiful.

#7

The Birkin Isn’t The Only Fake Thing Here

The Birkin Isn’t The Only Fake Thing Here

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#11

Not Sure If She’s Been On Here. But That Chin Could Cause Deep Wounds

Not Sure If She’s Been On Here. But That Chin Could Cause Deep Wounds

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#12

Self Proclaimed Dutch Model, Instagram (First Two Images) vs. Reality (Last Two Images)

Self Proclaimed Dutch Model, Instagram (First Two Images) vs. Reality (Last Two Images)

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Kalikima
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought photoshop was to be used to get rid of blemishes and stuff, not to give yourself a whole new face..

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#14

I Can’t Believe Almost Everyone In The Comments Believes This Is Real (Tw Possible Pro Ana Content)

I Can’t Believe Almost Everyone In The Comments Believes This Is Real (Tw Possible Pro Ana Content)

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#15

That's Gonna Be A Left Swipe

That's Gonna Be A Left Swipe

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#16

I Usually Have A Hard Time Noticing When Someone Edits Their Pictures.. But Now..😅

I Usually Have A Hard Time Noticing When Someone Edits Their Pictures.. But Now..😅

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#18

Every Picture Of Hers Is Highly Edited. This Is The Worst So Far

Every Picture Of Hers Is Highly Edited. This Is The Worst So Far

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#21

This Makeup Artist’s Before And Afters

This Makeup Artist’s Before And Afters

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Sarah
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makeup is amazing. There's a show called Skin Wars about special effects makeup that's absolutely astounding.

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Tabitha
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know, you can be an older woman and look fabulous. You just have to take good care of yourself, dress age appropriately, and wear your hair in an age appropriate style. I don’t mean old lady clothes and hairstyle. Not at all. There’s a difference between being youthful and trying to look younger. Youthfulness is an attitude that can make you appear younger than you are through your attitude, through staying up to date with the world, learning new things, and not talking bout “those damned kids these days”. Trying to look young, through Botox and/or cosmetic surgery, is just like chasing windmills. In other words, an impossible dream, that’s also tinged with desperation. Develop a youthful attitude, and work with what you’ve got to make it the best it can be. Forget the Botox. Wouldn’t you rather be able to smile, ffs, instead of looking like a statue, or one of those aliens in drawings made by people who claim to have been abducted?

Pencil McGovern
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people get their backs up "age appropriate" but it really isn't a bad thing. And it does make a difference. When I was in my 20s and 30s, I dyed my hair nearly black. As I was nearing 40, I realized it just wasn't working for me anymore. It was making me look like I was trying to deny my age. So I changed the color to very dark brown and I looked SO much better. It was an "older" color but it made me look younger. Now, nearing 60, it's 2 or 3 shades lighter than that. You have look at yourself in the mirror with the lights on and your eyes open. We all get older. You'll be happier if don't spend your life fighting it.

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Brandi Lynn Dominguez
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For anyone curious, this is accomplished by skin tape attached to elastic straps, concealed by hair and clothing.

char
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

she genuinely looks so much better in the first picture than the fake one

Auntriarch
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's actually a good looking woman, if she wasn't looking like someone shat in her handbag

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Whoopdeedoo
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're probably using that weird new filter called persona. *loudly eye rolls*

Vera Diblikova
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me and granny. Both the same makeup artist and photoshop amateur.

Steven Meyer
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would take more than a make up artist, that would take a structural engineer

Gypsy Lee
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sooo much more than just makeup going on here. That's some level 10 Dorian Gray going on.

LSD
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like grandad in drag alongside his eldest granddaughter

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#24

This Is Just Disturbing. Jail

This Is Just Disturbing. Jail

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Lost Penny
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Judging by some photos I saw in this thread, she might very well be 75. (j/k)

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#25

Mom, I'm Scared... (Last Pic Is Reality)

Mom, I'm Scared... (Last Pic Is Reality)

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Diolla
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At the bottom she's wearing a cheap porn lace body with a bikini top under it. Don't ask me how I know.

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#27

This 40 Year Old Who Swears Her Photos Aren't Edited

This 40 Year Old Who Swears Her Photos Aren't Edited

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#28

Found In The Wild

Found In The Wild

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Tobias Reaper
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when you mess around with the sliders on the create a character menu

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#29

What Am I Looking At?

What Am I Looking At?

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Tempest
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Samara who finally found the courage to live outside the well

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#31

Amazing

Amazing

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#32

Not An Usually Type Of Post , But Saw This On Tinder And Had To Post It😂😂 Look At The Oven

Not An Usually Type Of Post , But Saw This On Tinder And Had To Post It😂😂 Look At The Oven

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#33

Instagram vs. Reality 🤯

Instagram vs. Reality 🤯

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Emma S
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's Katie Price, aka Jordan. She's a well known 'media personality' in the UK who got her start by being a page three girl. Page three being the page of British tabloid newspapers that would show pictures of topless models. She's an absolute mess. She's ruined her face and body with an abundance of botched plastic surgery.

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#34

Influencer Claps 👏 Back 👏 At Someone Calling Her Out On Her Filter Usage

Influencer Claps 👏 Back 👏 At Someone Calling Her Out On Her Filter Usage

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#37

This Just Does Not Look Right

This Just Does Not Look Right

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Lost Penny
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it just me or does she look like Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie? (above the neck)

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#38

This Lady Pops Up On My Fyp All The Time

This Lady Pops Up On My Fyp All The Time

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#39

Comments Call Out User For Filtering Their Video

Comments Call Out User For Filtering Their Video

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#40

"I Don't Edit My Body Or Face" Is This Body Confidence Influencer's Claim To Fame

"I Don't Edit My Body Or Face" Is This Body Confidence Influencer's Claim To Fame

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Amy E
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Idk. Make up and angles can do wonders! The most bonkers thing is that all these women altering their images are plenty attractive

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#41

Saw An Old Friend At The Gym (Right) And He Wanted A Picture , This Is How He Edited It

Saw An Old Friend At The Gym (Right) And He Wanted A Picture , This Is How He Edited It

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#42

Why The Lines Around Her Bum Never Look Straight

Why The Lines Around Her Bum Never Look Straight

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#44

Biggest Hands Known To Mankind

Biggest Hands Known To Mankind

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tabitha donnelly
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have y'all ever seen this girl without makeup. I didn't even recognise her. 😭 I don't understand why perfectly gorgeous girls make themselves fake. It just lowers their self esteem when they take the makeup off.

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#46

Not Photoshopped - She Just Worked Hard For It

Not Photoshopped - She Just Worked Hard For It

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#47

An ‘After’ Of A Weight Loss Transformation

An ‘After’ Of A Weight Loss Transformation

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Kalikima
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, she got rid of all her internal organs, that'll cause you to lose weight..

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#49

This Girl Is Always On My Fyp Constantly Talking Down On Other Women, But Her Waist Is A Different Shape In Every Pic/Video LOL

This Girl Is Always On My Fyp Constantly Talking Down On Other Women, But Her Waist Is A Different Shape In Every Pic/Video LOL

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tw 72
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She seems to spend a lot of time in a gym for someone with no muscle definition in her arms

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#51

Her Instagram vs. A Mention On A Tattoo Artist’s Page

Her Instagram vs. A Mention On A Tattoo Artist’s Page

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Ge Po
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is such a lovely woman. Why pretend she is some anime-thing?

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#52

Took Me 15 Tries To Pause At This Specific Moment

Took Me 15 Tries To Pause At This Specific Moment

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#53

Press Pics vs. Instagram

Press Pics vs. Instagram

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#54

Sorry But How Is Her Head So Tiny? And Her Body So Big?

Sorry But How Is Her Head So Tiny? And Her Body So Big?

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OneHappyPuppy
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even the sun doesn't add up here, the shadows are all wrong. She basically photoshopped herself into a random beach setting

#55

Thought This Was Satire But It's A Doctor Advertising His Service

Thought This Was Satire But It's A Doctor Advertising His Service

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Negatoris Wrecks
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actual cupid bow procedures look horrible. Nearly impossible to do it and have it not look like you had the tops of your lips sliced up and shaped into triangles. (You know, cause that's what it is and scarring is a thing)

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#56

Found On Twitter. How Do People Even Begin To Think This Is Real

Found On Twitter. How Do People Even Begin To Think This Is Real

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#57

Of Course Guys Were Thirsting In The Comments

Of Course Guys Were Thirsting In The Comments

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#58

Online Creator Known For Their “Japanese Style” Makeup. 2024 vs. 2019/2020

Online Creator Known For Their “Japanese Style” Makeup. 2024 vs. 2019/2020

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#59

Miss Gurl

Miss Gurl

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Diolla
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen an interview with her, she was complaining that everyone was looking at her all the time. I wonder why. I mean I go out shopping like this as well and never have an issue /s

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#60

“Of” Girly Changed Her Whole Race For Some Reason

“Of” Girly Changed Her Whole Race For Some Reason

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Whoopdeedoo
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But she was so prettttttttyyyyy 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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#61

Edited vs. Reality

Edited vs. Reality

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Nosirrow
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's one thing to live in a fantasy world, but assuming that others live there too is crazy. People have eyes!

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#62

A Danish Influencer…. 🫣why Don't They Think It's Embarrassing?🙈?

A Danish Influencer…. 🫣why Don't They Think It's Embarrassing?🙈?

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#63

She’s Naturally Beautiful… Was This Really Necessary

She’s Naturally Beautiful… Was This Really Necessary

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Skogsrået
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately it is for women in the Hollywood buisness and also i highly doubt that she does this herself.

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#65

The Silly Little Explanation In The Caption 🙄

The Silly Little Explanation In The Caption 🙄

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#67

Actually Pretty Impressive

Actually Pretty Impressive

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#68

For Years I Struggled With My Dark Brown Skin, These Posts Don’t Help

For Years I Struggled With My Dark Brown Skin, These Posts Don’t Help

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#69

Can't Believe She Thought Posting This Looked Good

Can't Believe She Thought Posting This Looked Good

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Stephanie Did It
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100% normal young woman. Except that she's been taught that it's normal to broadcast pictures in her underwear.

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#70

All Natural As In Bending The Boundaries Of Space And Time

All Natural As In Bending The Boundaries Of Space And Time

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#72

Her Insta vs. Her Cheer Teams

Her Insta vs. Her Cheer Teams

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#73

Another Almost 40 Year Old Thinks She Looks Like A Teenager

Another Almost 40 Year Old Thinks She Looks Like A Teenager

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#74

Something Seems Off

Something Seems Off

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Gwyn
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sad when you are that young and already think you have to Photoshop your photos

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#75

Wtf Is Skin Texture And Normal Body Proportions??

Wtf Is Skin Texture And Normal Body Proportions??

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#76

I Watched Her Show A Long Time Ago And Followed Her On Instagram. When This Popped Up I Had To Look Twice

I Watched Her Show A Long Time Ago And Followed Her On Instagram. When This Popped Up I Had To Look Twice

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Daniel Atkins
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this witch that steals faces of younger people and wears them as masks?

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#77

My God…

My God…

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#78

Face Tuned (?) And Looks Completely Different

Face Tuned (?) And Looks Completely Different

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Skogsrået
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does this really belong on this list? With and without make up, different lightning....

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#79

Can We Be So F**king Serious For A Second

Can We Be So F**king Serious For A Second

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#81

Gymfluencers Are The Worst With “Minor” Tweaks …

Gymfluencers Are The Worst With “Minor” Tweaks …

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Professional Bastard
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Call me blind and slather me with butter but she looks normal. Can someone please explain?

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#82

People In The Comments Were Complimenting The Size Of Her Waist 😶

People In The Comments Were Complimenting The Size Of Her Waist 😶

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#84

Mental Health Influencer Has Range

Mental Health Influencer Has Range

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Kalikima
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just a pic of a girl in a bathing suit, this doesn't belong here..

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#85

Instagram Post vs. Screenshots From Tagged Videos

Instagram Post vs. Screenshots From Tagged Videos

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#86

Spouse Of A Hollywood Celebrity: Instagram vs. Getty Images Comparison

Spouse Of A Hollywood Celebrity: Instagram vs. Getty Images Comparison

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#87

Personal Trainer Using AI To Fake Client Results

Personal Trainer Using AI To Fake Client Results

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