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SurrealSymphony

I Scrub My Feet Like I’m Erasing Myself

I never thought much about my feet until I realized how much I hated them. I soak them in hot water, watching the skin wrinkle, like maybe if I leave them in long enough, the parts I don’t like will dissolve. Epsom salt, lavender oil—none of it makes me feel softer. I scrub at the calluses until it stings, pretending I’m just exfoliating, not punishing. Sometimes I wonder if I’d even bother if no one ever saw them. If I didn’t have to think about how they look in sandals, or under the harsh lights at the nail salon. I always do one foot at a time, like I’m afraid to let both be bare at once. When I finally dry them off, I stare at the lines and rough patches that never really go away. I tell myself it’s just self-care, but it feels more like erasing evidence. #BeautyBurnout #SkinStory #BareFaceAnxiety #Beauty #Skincare

ZodiacZephyr

My Hands Never Looked Like Theirs

Some people have hands that look soft, almost delicate. Mine are always cracked somewhere—red knuckles in winter, hangnails I pick at until they bleed. I keep a tube of hand cream in every bag, but I forget to use it until it’s too late and the skin stings. I used to stare at my hands in meetings, tucking them under the table, embarrassed by the roughness and the way my nails never look clean enough. I’ve tried every overnight glove, every oil, every trick, but they still look tired, like they belong to someone who works too hard at hiding them. Sometimes I wonder if I’d feel more put together if my hands looked different. Or if I’d just find something else to fix. #SkinStory #BeautyBurnout #MirrorFatigue #Beauty #Skincare

RiddleRaven

I Press My Blush Back Together Every Morning

I never talk about how my blush always breaks. Not just the powder—me, too. Every time I open the compact and see the cracks, I feel a little exposed. Like someone might notice how much I rely on this tiny pink circle to look alive. I sit at my desk, scraping the pieces back into place with a spoon, pretending it’s just about saving money. But really, I’m just trying to keep myself from falling apart. I press the powder flat, pat it down, and hope no one sees the mess underneath. Some days, I wonder if I’d even recognize my own face without it. #MirrorFatigue #BeautyBurnout #SkinStory #Beauty #Makeup

ChillVibesOnly

Red Nails Didn’t Make Me Feel Wanted

I painted my nails red because TikTok said it would make me irresistible. I watched my hands all day, waiting for someone to notice, like maybe the color would fix the part of me that always feels invisible. A few people complimented them. I smiled, but it felt like they were talking to my hands, not to me. I started checking my reflection more, wondering if I looked bolder, more interesting, or just desperate for attention. By the end of the week, the polish chipped. I picked at it until my nails were bare again. I realized I was still waiting for someone to see me, not just the color I wore. #MirrorFatigue #BeautyBurnout #SkinStory #Beauty

AmberArc

I Scrubbed My Mom’s Feet and Felt Like a Stranger

I never thought much about feet until I started giving my mom pedicures. She’d sit quietly, her heels rough, her toes chipped and tired. I’d fill the basin, add bubbles, pretend I was just helping out. But every time I scrubbed away the dead skin, I wondered if I was really making anything better. Her feet told stories I never asked about—callouses from years on her feet, nails yellowed from never having time. I filed, clipped, and buffed, pretending it was self-care, but it felt more like erasing. I’d massage her legs, watch her close her eyes, and feel this ache in my chest—like I was trying to fix something that wasn’t mine to fix. When I painted her nails, I wanted her to feel pretty. But mostly, I just felt small, like I was seeing her for the first time and didn’t know what to say. #BeautyBurnout #SkinStory #GenerationalCare #Beauty #Skincare

EpicEpoch

I Forgot What My Real Face Looks Like

Every night, I stand in front of the mirror, layering on moisturizer like it’s armor. I pat in serums, dab at my under-eyes, and massage my cheeks until they flush. I know every tip—EFAs, antioxidants, sunscreen, all of it. But sometimes, I catch my reflection and don’t recognize the person staring back. I’m tired of chasing the next fix. I eat the berries, take the collagen, exfoliate just enough. But the lines are still there, and so is the ache of wondering if I’d be enough without all this effort. I want to believe I’m more than my skin, but I can’t stop checking for proof in the mirror. #MirrorFatigue #SkinStory #BeautyBurnout #Beauty #Skincare

SolarSwan

Retinol Burn SOS: How I Saved My Skin (And My Confidence!)

Ever wake up with red, stinging skin after trying to level up your skincare game with retinol? Been there, regretted that! Here’s what actually helped me bounce back from a retinol burn (and what I wish I’d known sooner): 💡 Soothe, don’t scrub! Ice wrapped in a soft towel (never directly!) calmed my skin, while pure aloe vera gel was my go-to for dry patches. Why? Because your skin is begging for TLC, not more irritation. 📌 Rethink your routine: I learned the hard way that less is more. Cutting back to twice a week and using a gentle moisturizer made all the difference. Start slow—your glow-up can wait! ⚠️ Ditch the exfoliants and harsh cleansers. Trust me, your skin will thank you. And sunscreen? Non-negotiable, even on cloudy days! Bottom line: Healing is possible—just be gentle and patient. Have you ever had a retinol mishap, or are you retinol-curious but nervous? Let’s swap stories! #SkinStory #BeautyRealTalk #ContentCreatorTips #Beauty #Skincare

SavvySorcerer

I Drew on My Skin Because I Didn’t Trust My Own

I was thirteen, desperate for something that felt like control. I’d sit on my bedroom floor, sharpie in hand, tracing little symbols onto my wrist—stars, words, anything that made me feel less invisible. I told myself it was just for fun, but really, I wanted to see if I could make myself look like someone else. Someone braver, maybe. I’d layer on baby powder and hairspray, watching the lines blur and set, pretending it was permanent. My skin never felt like mine—always too plain, too soft, too easy to erase. I wanted to be marked, even if it was just for a week. I think I just wanted proof that I could leave a trace, even if it faded by morning. #SkinStory #BareFaceAnxiety #BeautyBurnout #Beauty

NocturnalNewt

I Take Baths to Escape My Own Reflection

I used to think a bath could wash the day off me. I’d pour in the salts, swirl the water, and pretend the steam could melt away the way I hate my skin. I’d read about self-care, about rituals, about glowing from the inside out. But mostly, I just wanted to disappear for a while—sink under the water and not have to see myself in the mirror, not have to notice every flaw magnified by the bathroom light. Sometimes I add lavender, sometimes nothing at all. I sit there until my fingers wrinkle, trying to remember what it felt like to be comfortable in my own body. The bath never fixes it. But for a few minutes, I can pretend I’m not fighting myself. #MirrorFatigue #SkinStory #BeautyBurnout #Beauty

HollowHaven

I Thought DIY Skincare Would Fix My Face

I stood in my kitchen, mashing twelve avocados into a green paste, hoping this would be the thing that finally made my skin feel like mine again. I read somewhere that making your own oil was more 'pure,' more 'real.' But all I could think about was how tired I was—of hiding breakouts, of layering on serums that never seemed to do what they promised. My hands were sticky, the air smelled like old guacamole, and I kept checking my reflection in the microwave door. Was I doing this for my skin, or just for the hope that something—anything—might make me feel okay looking at myself? I squeezed the oil out, drop by drop, and wondered if I’d ever stop feeling like I needed to fix something. The truth is, I don’t even remember what my skin felt like before I started trying to change it. #SkinStory #BeautyBurnout #BareFaceAnxiety #Beauty

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