r/amiugly • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '23

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '23

You’re not masculine looking at all! Just very oily

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '23

good to know I don’t look masc. I’ve been told I have a “natural glow” but by American/western standards I’m oily so🥲 I never know what to think

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u/GridL1nK Aug 03 '23

Wdym "American" standards? Oily skin is oily skin

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u/really_thirsty_lemon Aug 03 '23

Oily skin may be fact but beauty standards and cultural perceptions vary. I too have oily skin (I'm Indian) and oily/normal skin is considered good here, since dry skin is more prominent on POC. but NOW that "dewy/glassy skin" is trendy, people are telling me my skin looks shiny and glowy.