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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

How using beauty filters distorted my relationship with my skin — and why I’m over it | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer February 28, 2025
I know how messed up it is. I use filters because I don’t like how my skin looks, and then I dislike my skin more because I’m constantly comparing it to the filtered version. It’s a version of me that doesn’t exist but somehow feels more real than my reflection.
Lila Baltaxe | Graphic Artist

Sunscreen to fit your lifestyle

Kate Ruddy February 15, 2023
Makeup and skincare brands, recognizing the importance of daily sunscreen use, have recently released new sunscreen formulations — ranging from the typical cream to setting sprays and powder.
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