Nate Armbruster
Social media is often criticized for its unrealistic portrayal of people’s lives, with photoshopped and staged photos and a focus on perfection leading to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt.
However, it is rare to come across unedited and authentic images on these platforms, which serve as a refreshing reminder to not take everything at face value and to question the authenticity of the curated content shared by influencers. They bring a dose of realism to the otherwise contrived atmosphere of social media.
The Instagram Reality subreddit exposes Instagrammers and influencers who manipulate their images. As a result, it has become a source of authentic and unedited pictures that showcase real beauty.
1. “I Spy With My Little Eye… A Real Thigh”
2. “The Existence Of Arm Hair!”
3. “Polish Lingerie Brand, The First Thing You See On Their Website”
4. “80s Supermodel Wants To Reject Anti-Aging Culture And Prove That Beauty Gets Better With Age”
5. “Runway Model For A Major Fashion House. This Level Of Representation Makes Me So Happy”
6. “On Europe’s Biggest Billboard”
7. “Such A Striking Look”
8. “The Representation Is So Wonderful To See”
9. “I Love This”
10. “More Of This”
11. “This Lingerie Brand Using Women Of Different Ages And Letting Them Actually Have Some Wrinkles Made Me Really Happy”
12. “Famous Actress Who Doesn’t Feel The Need To Filter Out Skin Texture”
13. “A Breath Of Fresh Air”
14. “Genuinely Surprised And Happy To See This On A Major Retailer’s Site!”
15. “French Jewelry Brand Uses Gray-Haired Model”
16. “Nice To See A Well-Known Clothing Brand Not Editing Out The Model’s Arm Hair Or Skin Texture!”
17. “So Refreshing To See Skin Texture And Wrinkles”
18. “Love Her. Love The Unapologetic Real Photo”
19. “Sported For Shoe Store Advert”
20. “A Little Joy Seeing A Tummy And Legs That Look Like Mine While Scrolling For Bikinis”
21. “One Of My Favorite All Inclusive Swimwear Brands”
22. “Look At These Swimsuit Models”
23. “Glad To See The Magazine Didn’t Edit This Out”
24. “She Looks Incredible”
25. “Love This Polish So Was Glad To See This When Browsing”
h/t: BoredPanda
