The Instagram Face Is Dead… But Pretty Still Hurts

"Instagram Face” might be over, but the pressure to be effortlessly beautiful is stronger than ever. In this video, we explore how beauty standards have evolved from full-glam contour and fillers to the glossy, minimalist clean girl aesthetic—and why this shift is anything but freeing. From the ‘90s “fresh-faced” ideal to today’s TikTok-fueled skincare culture, we’re breaking down how these looks are still curated, still exclusive, and still rooted in the same old beauty politics. We also dive into Gen Z’s illusion of aesthetic freedom and how body positivity has quietly turned into soft body policing. If you’ve ever felt like you can’t win—whether you wear makeup or don’t—this deep dive is for you. Let’s unpack the myth of natural beauty together. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4hiMCyAEMxibzIYrOKD5Q/join \#InstagramFace #CleanGirlAesthetic #BeautyStandards #NaturalBeautyMyth #GenZBeauty #EffortlessBeauty #PopCultureAnalysis #CulturalCommentary #SoftPolicing #LauraJaneAtelier