“I’m A Proud Catfish” – Where Is The Line Between Makeup And Catfishing?

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Makeup is often debated. Some people argue that it deceives and prevents people from embracing their natural beauty. Other people say it accentuates their features and helps them feel confident. Is there such a thing as “too much makeup”?

A woman who lost her teeth, @princxssglitterhea uses makeup to erase the stigma about teeth on TikTok. Some people say the drastic change in her look makes her a catfish. Here’s her take.

Makeup Or Catfish?

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@princxssglitterhead/TikTok

@princxssglitterhead/TikTok

The word catfish is used to describe someone who pretends to be someone they’re not, usually hiding behind a fake persona or using someone else’s pictures.

Although makeup usually doesn’t count, sometimes it’s used to label women who wear so much makeup that they’re unrecognizable without it.