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These 30 Heavily Edited Photos From This TikToker Reveal The Deceptive Nature Of Social Media

These 30 Heavily Edited Photos From This TikToker Reveal The Deceptive Nature Of Social Media
By Joshua N

Published on June 22, 2024

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A startling 71% of UK social media users won't upload an image without modification, according to a new study. A vicious cycle of comparison and insecurity is being fueled by the pursuit of digital perfection, which ranges from smoothing skin to chiseling jawlines. But one TikToker, Holly Cockerill, is fighting back against the fakery with a series of eye-opening images. Makeup artist and disability advocate Holly is on a mission to reveal the negative aspects of social media. She's demonstrating how simple it is to build an entirely phony internet persona by using humor and her expertise at applying makeup. Get ready to be surprised.

1: Relationship Goals Or Relationship Fails?

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The picture-perfect posture of this couple conceals a startling reality: he drastically alters her appearance! Is this a digital illusion or is it love?

2: Bump Or No Bump?

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This influencer's baby bump miraculously disappears with a few swipes of an app. Is being a mother only a fabrication on social media?

3: Pretty Before, Pretty After… But Why?

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Natural beauty is not immune to the editing frenzy. What makes us so fixated on perfection?

4: Hide And Seek… From Reality

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The person's alteration is so drastic that it would be difficult to recognize them in real life. Are we all becoming chameleons thanks to social media?

5: Filter Fantasy Or Reality Check?

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These filters are capable of incredible feats, obfuscating the distinction between fact and fiction. Are your own eyes even still reliable?

6: Embracing Imperfections Vs. Chasing Perfection

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Although this woman appears gorgeous in both images, her innate beauty is lost in the altered version. Is what really matters being lost in the chase of perfection?

7: Filter Or No Filter, Love Is In The Air

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A basic photo can also be edited. However, is the love genuine or is it really another skillfully created illusion?

8: The Unnecessary Lip Filler Epidemic

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On social media, lip filler appears to be the new standard, but is anyone actually happier as a result?

9: Doggo Disapproves Of Digital Deception

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Even this adorable dog seems to know that something is off with this severely Photoshopped picture.

10: Gorgeous Before, Gorgeous After… But Why Change?

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Without the filters, the true beauty of this woman is evident. Why do so many people think that what is already ideal needs to be altered?

11: The Fake Smile Give-away

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Without the filters, the true beauty of this woman is evident. Why do so many people think that what is already ideal needs to be altered?

12: Less Is More, Even On Social Media

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The candid shot exudes warmth and genuineness. These characteristics are frequently removed during editing, producing a lifeless, fake image.

13: Poolside Perfection… Or Poolside Pose?

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At the pool, flawless makeup? "Fake" is screaming from this photo!

14: The Power Of A Natural Smile

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The modified picture appears forced and artificial, whereas the raw shot depicts a real moment of ecstasy.

15: Flawless…but At What Cost?

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Although this figure is already fantastic, the editing pushes it to an unnatural degree. Is this the ideal of beauty that we truly desire?

16: Filters: The Photoshop Of The Face

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The phony face has been so enhanced by the filter that it no longer even seems to belong in the original image. Is this referred to as "catfishing"?

17: Happiness Is A Choice, Not A Filter

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The modified version appears forced and empty, while the original image exudes genuine enjoyment. Is our joy being stolen by social media?

18: The Kardashian Kopycat Craze

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This visage, filtered, has a striking resemblance to Kim Kardashian. Are we all attempting to become one person?

19: The Thigh-thickening Trend

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It even extends to manipulating body forms. Is there anything that we won't alter to satisfy irrational expectations?

20: Kardashian Filter Strikes Again!

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An further casualty of the Kardashian filter. Is this the only definition of beauty that we are permitted to view?

21: Doggo Knows Best

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The carefully altered picture doesn't even seem to impress the dog. Authenticity is detectable by animals, don't they?

22: Faking A Smile, Faking A Life

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Emotions are being removed through editing. Are we becoming emotionless robots as a result of social media?

23: Awww… The Real Deal

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The raw picture captures a nice, real moment. Why tamper with lawlessness?

24: Tears Of A Clown

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Was she in tears? Was it truly her intention to remove her feelings? Our genuine emotions are hidden by social media, which makes us feel alone and isolated.