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This TikTok Beauty Trend Has Made People Obsessed With A 'Relentless Pursuit Of Perfection'


Published on 2025-03-04 04:23:15 - MSN
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  • Social media platforms like TikTok have a way of making users feel like they're never quite enough, between viral trends like morning shed routines and the quest for glass skin to beauty filters and AI-generated enhancements.

The article from MSN discusses a troubling beauty trend popularized on TikTok known as "looksmaxxing," where individuals, predominantly young men, engage in extreme measures to enhance their physical appearance in pursuit of an idealized standard of beauty. This trend involves practices like mewing (a technique to reshape the jawline), using skincare products, and even undergoing cosmetic procedures to achieve what is often an unattainable perfection. The article highlights the psychological impact of this trend, noting that it can lead to body dysmorphia, where individuals become obsessively preoccupied with perceived flaws in their appearance. Experts warn that this relentless pursuit of perfection can foster unrealistic expectations and contribute to mental health issues, as it promotes a culture of self-objectification and comparison, driven by the platform's algorithm which feeds users content that aligns with their insecurities.

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