You know, going back to what Mike said above, much of this all comes down to money. It’s almost like companies try to make us all feel depressed so we spend money.

@ Lucia: I am so sorry about what happened to you, Lucia.

“women need to stop hating themselves!” – I completely agree.

Anyways….. women need to stop hating themselves!!

Ive always wondered, how come men dont wear makeup, or dress really fashionable (well not all men) and they still manage to LOOK GOOD?

is it just that were so used to seeing these fake-bake magazine ads, or botoxed-surgically enhanced living barbie doll walking the earth?

Whatever happened to the notion that women should be soft and curvy?
that the face nature gave us is the one thats going to win our husband’s hearts?

Im 18 and just quit makeup 3 days ago. somedays it looks cute, but i know deep down im doing it because i feel like im ugly without it. Well you know what?
my mom is 46 and shes never worn makeup a day in her life. quite honorable, really.

Nothing wrong with it if you like it, but PLEASE dont do it because you think youre too ugly or something. i guarantee youre not

@ Nurit: I agree. It’s beyond gross and extremely degrading.

@ Sagan: Maybe if we talk about it and become more aware, we can stop?

I’ve always promised myself to never do diets as such. I’d rather focus on generally eating reasonably healthy and not excessively. It may not keep me model thin, but I don’t want that anyhow.

@ Arswino: Yes, it’s about trying to shift the focus from looks to other aspects.

Your post is right to the point, I think the points above are more about men’s point of view about women, which are the beauty and the body of women.
Great post, Vered. Stumbled.