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Social media can be a highlight reel, and a recent study shows it! A whopping 71% of UK social media users admit to editing their photos before posting [insert link to the study if available]. From airbrushed skin to sculpted features, the chase for online perfection can lead to insecurity and unrealistic comparisons.

But one TikToker, Holly Cockerill, a makeup artist and disability advocate, is using humor and her skills to expose the inauthentic side of social media. Through a series of eye-catching photos, she demonstrates how easy it is to craft a completely fabricated online persona.

Get ready to be surprised! Here are some examples Holly uses:

• Relationship Goals…or Red Flags? A seemingly perfect couple photo hides a troubling reality: the guy edits his girlfriend beyond recognition! Is this love, or a digital distortion?
• Bump or Bumped? An influencer’s baby bump mysteriously vanishes with a few taps on an app. Is motherhood just another social media illusion?
• Naturally Beautiful, But Why the Edit? Even those with natural beauty get caught up in the editing frenzy. What fuels this obsession with flawlessness?
• Where’d the Real You Go? This transformation is so dramatic, the person is almost unrecognizable! Is social media turning us all into online chameleons?
• Filtered Fantasy or Brutal Honesty? Filters can make the impossible seem possible, blurring the lines between real and unreal. Can we even trust what we see anymore?

This is a great rewrite because:

• It uses a catchy title that sparks curiosity.
• It focuses on the negative impact of excessive editing.
• It highlights Holly’s positive work as an advocate.
• It uses engaging questions to make the reader think critically.
• It keeps the structure of the original post with intriguing examples.