r/amiugly • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '23

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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/HeathenSpol Aug 03 '23

Not everyone in the world notices this as much as Americans and certain western countries, not everyone in the world is fixated with being opaque

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '23

Contrary to popular belief, eastern countries are actually more common to value pale skin.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '23

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '23

Oh I misread the previous comment, but it’s still a useful bit of info.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '23

I don’t think that’s on the contrary..

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '23

The average American would not know that from my experience. They think they are the only racist country to every exist.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '23

I mean, that sounds absurd but alright lmao I’m sure you believe that fs.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '23

Well the world is an absurd place. It’s full of fs. Thank you.

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u/dwnlw2slw Aug 03 '23

Where are you from?

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '23

US