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‘The arms race of beautification’: The social media images fuelling self-doubt

The New Zealand Herald

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June 27, 2026

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‘The arms race of beautification’: The social media images fuelling self-doubt
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Related coverage for "‘The arms race of beautification’: The social media images fuelling self-doubt ": People.com — Madonna's Best Fashion Moments of All Time. E! Online — These Amazon Heels Look Designer but Cost Under $60 for Prime Day. Hello Magazine — Exclusive: Uma Jammeh on modelling, marriage and and making her mark — 'What makes you different is your biggest strength'. Vanity Fair — MAGA Makeup or Lefty Lipstick? What Your Cosmetics Say About Your Politics. TRT World — Low self-concept clarity | MindLoop Episode 4. Vogue — Is Niche Dining Fashion’s Next Frontier?

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