While AR – aka, augmented reality – filters may be taking over the TikTok sphere (read: bold glamour and old-aged shenanigans) there are still, believe it or not, many folks paring back all on Instagram. And today, debunking the very probable theory that Hollywood is, in fact, a celebrity vampire ring is Lily Collins. Praise be to Emily In Paris.
Taking to the 'Gram, the well-loved actor shared an adorable three-part post featuring her dog, Redford. 'Lessons in lounging courtesy of @redforddog…' she writes in the caption.
Though, cuteness aside, what has us gushing with relatability is how Lily is baring her natural skin texture, sans make-up – pores 'n' all! Scroll through said beauty below:
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What did I tell ya? She's just like you and me!
Now, as much as we appreciate said realness, it has to be acknowledged that the A-list star does have a pretty good head start when it comes to accessing the best of the best skincare and makeup products. Alas, as she shows in her recent Instagram selfie, not much can take away from the inevitability of pores, facial hair and fine lines – and, say it with me now: That is completely NORMAL.
Let this be a vital lesson and an integral conversation, not just in the beauty community, but in wider society, too. We need not be ashamed of au natural-ness no more! Taboo where?!
And not only that but also remember, not all of what you see online is a reality. Think: highlight reel...
Lily, come get your crown.
Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from viral celebrity hair and makeup news to the latest trend predictions, she’s an expert in recognising the season’s next big beauty look (before it ends up all over your social media feeds). You’ll usually find her putting TikTok’s recent beauty hacks to the Hype Test, challenging the gender-makeup binary and social stereotypes, or fangirling over the time Kourtney Kardashian viewed her Instagram Story (yes, it’s true). Find her also on LinkedIn.
