Em Ford, Tsunaina, Mei Pang and 5 more female influencers defying Instagram's suffocating beauty standards
Rosacea, acne or an unusual bone structure shouldn’t be a reason to hide from the camera – as this diverse, diverting group of Instagram influencers make clear, subverting narrow beauty expectations with their outstanding features and creative expression
One scroll through your Instagram feed and you'd be hard-pressed to find a genuinely #unfiltered shot of a beauty influencer who's real-talking about her skincare woes.
While we can't fault these personalities for glossing over their perfectly-shot selfies (it is, after all, their income source), it's always a refreshing change to find someone who's going against the grain with a different set of beauty rules that they abide by.
In celebration of International Women's Day held earlier this month, we sift through the Insta throng for a list of females who aren't just the usual beauty enthusiasts – but who actually face their personal battles with strength and confidence.
Whether it is having rosacea, acne, or even the most unusual bone structure, these girls are motivating us to be the best version of ourselves with the help of some make-up, a lot of fun, and plenty of confidence.
Tsunaina
Blessed with a combination of otherworldly features (upwards-tilting eyes, unique nose and a smattering of moles), Tibetan model Tsunaina has the sort of face that automatically garners double takes – whether in real life or on Instagram. She was recently featured on Pat McGrath's Mothership make-up launch campaign, and has since then been photographed by a slew of brands and titles.
Lex Gillies