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Crime & Justice

THE UNWANTED PRICE โŸฉ The death of 34-year-old British lip king has raised suspicion in the police

The suspicious death of Jordan James Parke, a British figure known as the 'lip king', has prompted an investigation by police.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'People trolled me over my unibrow but I found a way to get the best revenge'

Model Sophia Hadjipanteli has embraced her distinctive unibrow, finding success at London Fashion Week despite facing criticism for her appearance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Joni Hesselgren reveals the harsh truth behind her plastic surgery โ€“ unprecedented photos are not for the faint-hearted

Influencer Joni Hesselgren exposes the difficult realities of her recent plastic surgery experience in South Korea, sharing unsettling images and details of the aftermath.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The hunting gaze and Ronaldo's smile are ideals of beauty for Estonian boys

Estonian boys' ideals of beauty are significantly influenced by social media, which sets often unattainable standards.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Injecting Illegal Peptides to Look Better

The article discusses the trend of individuals illegally using peptides for cosmetic enhancement in Iceland.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Beauty brand recalls product from shelves after failing safety tests

The beauty brand Hello Sunday has recalled an eye cream due to failing safety tests that indicate it may not provide adequate sun protection.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A decision made at 16 changed the life of a bearded woman forever

Harnaam Kaur, once tormented by facial hair, now embraces her beard and makes light of the stares she receives.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

From bunny costumes to those of Pitbull or Torrente... do young people prioritize fun over feeling attractive at Carnival?

The article discusses a trend among young people in Spain to choose humorous or outrageous costumes over traditional attractive ones during Carnival, emphasizing the shift in beauty standards.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Beautiful at Any Cost: How a 20-year-old Streamer Teaches Men That Only Their Appearance Matters

A young streamer, known as Clavicular, promotes the idea that male attractiveness is crucial for success, prompting discussions about beauty standards and plastic surgery.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Lotta Backlund's Column: I Am Now Paying Thousands of Euros for Orthodontic Treatment Because of a Photo

Lotta Backlund discusses her decision to undergo orthodontic treatment after becoming self-conscious about her crooked tooth in a photo taken in 2019.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Cindy Crawford, the 60 years of the model who changed the rules of the game

Cindy Crawford celebrates her 60th birthday and reflects on her influential career in the fashion industry, challenging ageism and shaping modern beauty standards.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Minus 140,000 followers when the filter 'stuck': See what it really looks like and how it appeared during live broadcasts

A Chinese content creator lost 140,000 followers after a beauty filter malfunctioned during a live stream, revealing her unfiltered appearance.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The controversial statement of Amalia Granata about her daughter's aesthetic care at 17 years old: 'I dragged her by the hair'

Amalia Granata discusses her decision to impose aesthetic treatments on her 17-year-old daughter, Uma, sparking controversy about her views on femininity.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

"It was done deliberately, not accidentally": Zuckerberg's explanations in court make Instagram-using parents furious

In a court case to determine the impact of Instagram and YouTube on children and teenagers, Mark Zuckerberg's testimony has infuriated many parents of Instagram users, as they feel it highlights the intentional nature of the platform's potentially harmful features.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Beauty filter fails live, influencer's true self revealed in 4 seconds!

During a live broadcast, a Chinese content creator experienced a shocking moment when her beauty filter suddenly stopped working, revealing her natural appearance and sparking discussions on digital beauty standards.

Feb 19 โ€ข 03:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Body Dysmorphia: How I Stopped Hating My Appearance and Learned to Accept Myself

Charlotte shares her journey of struggling with body dysmorphic disorder from a young age and her eventual path to self-acceptance.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Welcome to the Bald Corner: The Forum That Has Been a Safe Space for People with Alopecia for 15 Years

A community forum dedicated to baldness has gained prominence by promoting baldness as a cool trend, attracting over one and a half million members.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Cabaret with Gerburg Jahnke and Katie Freudenschuss: Here, Men Can Learn Something

The cabaret performance by Gerburg Jahnke and Katie Freudenschuss critiques male stereotypes while offering comedic commentary on topics like sexism and beauty standards.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Social Media Influencer Wants to Remove Fillers from Her Face - 'It Looks Horrible'

Aino Rossi, a popular Finnish social media influencer, has expressed her desire to remove lip fillers after receiving criticism and feeling uncomfortable with her appearance.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

X Factor star unrecognisable after gruesome treatment asks 'Am I pretty?'

Brian Friedman, a former X Factor judge, reveals his drastic transformation after undergoing a painful cosmetic procedure, leaving him unrecognizable and in distress.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Podcast: Matti Rรถnkรค Changed His Appearance โ€“ Made a Stark Observation

Ex-news anchor Matti Rรถnkรค discusses men's hairiness and hairlessness in a podcast, highlighting the changing beauty standards for men.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Next Top Model's first ever winner unrecognisable 23 years after reality show

Adrianne Curry, the first winner of America's Next Top Model, appears drastically different 23 years after her win in the competition.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

DO YOU AGREE? โŸฉ 20 things that most damage women's self-confidence

A study reveals that many women feel insecure about their bodies for decades, often only gaining confidence in middle age.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Eeva: Marja Hintikka's Dark Revelation About TV Work โ€“ 'I Have Decided to Age Without Fillers'

Marja Hintikka expresses her choice to age naturally without cosmetic fillers and criticizes society's obsession with youthful appearances.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Silvia Ilves had fillers removed from her lips: sometimes you have to go to the other extreme to find the right balance

Silvia Ilves expressed her satisfaction with her more natural appearance after removing lip fillers, admitting she had previously overdone the procedure.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Old Age Will Come...' Ratna Pathak's Criticism of Actresses Undergoing Plastic Surgery

Bollywood actress Ratna Pathak Shah criticized the trend of plastic surgery among actresses, emphasizing the inevitability of aging and questioning the reliance on cosmetic enhancements.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chinese women adopt 'facekini' for sun protection and to avoid tanning; watch the video

The 'facekini' has become a popular form of sun protection among Chinese women, helping them avoid tanning and skin damage.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Katherine Ryan undergoes ยฃ16k facelift just weeks after giving birth to fourth child

Katherine Ryan, a Canadian comedian, revealed she had a ยฃ16,000 facelift just weeks after giving birth to her fourth child, Holland.

Feb 10 โ€ข 21:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Ricky Martin, 54, sparked curiosity at the Super Bowl โ€“ โ€œLooks better now than 20 years agoโ€

Ricky Martin surprised fans with his youthful appearance during the Super Bowl halftime show, prompting speculation about potential cosmetic procedures.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Tight and skillful about the shame of being ugly

The article discusses Laura's reaction to her appearance and the societal pressures surrounding beauty, emphasizing the contributions of Inger Edelfeldt.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Mirva, 31, went to a plastic surgeon โ€“ the result completely surprised her

Mirva, a 31-year-old woman, visited a plastic surgeon for the first time and was unexpectedly told that her face needed no cosmetic procedures at all.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Vogue Williams says 'it's so bizarre' after 'insulting' message about appearance

Vogue Williams shared her experience of receiving an insulting message online regarding her appearance, specifically about a mole on her face.

Feb 8 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Life & Tech

The Facelift Phenomenon: Operations Costing Thousands Have Women in Their Thirties Paying to Stop Aging

More women are investing thousands of euros in facelift surgeries to appear younger, with an increasing number opting for the procedure at younger ages in Slovakia and globally.

Feb 7 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Urgent product recall warnings for beauty cream, bath melt and duvet - full list

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued urgent recalls for products including beauty creams, bath melts, and duvets due to safety concerns such as mercury and choking hazards.

Feb 7 โ€ข 02:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Podcast: Niko Saarinen noticed a change in his appearance in his thirties: 'I felt like I couldn't bear the shame'

Radio host Niko Saarinen discusses his experiences with hair loss and a hair transplant on his podcast, revealing the emotional impact of losing his hair in his thirties.

Feb 6 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Ladies & Gentlemen: The Grammy Wardrobe

This article discusses the rapidly changing beauty ideals as showcased at the Grammys, highlighting the contrasting body standards from positivity in being plus-size to the recent trend towards thinness influenced by weight loss injections.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Beauty is Secondary: 'The Miss Germany Brand Must Not Fail'

Max Klemmer, the head of the Miss Germany contest, asserts that traditional beauty pageants are outdated and seeks to transform the brand's image beyond its historical focus on conventional beauty standards.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Helen Mirren: I think it's a huge mistake to go for plastic surgery

Helen Mirren, the Oscar-winning actress, shares her concerns about plastic surgery in an interview, urging individuals to consider simpler and cheaper alternatives before opting for invasive procedures.

Jan 16 โ€ข 08:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Jennifer Lawrence: I lost a role in a Tarantino film because I was 'not pretty enough'

Jennifer Lawrence revealed that she lost the role of Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Timeโ€ฆ in Hollywood' because she was considered 'not pretty enough' for the part.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Beauty Pressure: 'The Body Becomes a Kind of Amazon Prime Order'

Susanne Krammer advocates for a life free from unrealistic beauty standards after suffering life-threatening consequences from a breast surgery in her pursuit of beauty.

Jan 15 โ€ข 04:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

People say such cruel things to me but I am so proud of the way I look

A plus-sized woman, Hannah Ogilvie-Young, remains positive and challenges societal beauty standards on social media despite receiving cruel comments about her appearance.

Jan 11 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Bradley Cooper on plastic surgeries on his face: It's crazy, people keep approaching me

Bradley Cooper denied long-standing rumors about plastic surgeries on his face during an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, where he was supported by his friend Will Arnett.

Jan 7 โ€ข 17:55 UTC

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