I am so pretty, people never love me – it’s all just lust… trolls say I’m not that attractive but they don’t get it
WE’VE all heard of ”pretty privilege” – but according to one singleton, being attractive is not as easy as it may seem.
Mexico-based Chantal, who considers herself to be ”pretty”, recently took to Instagram to bravely open up about the ”dark side” of being as beautiful as her.
The dark-haired beauty, who works in the acting industry, revealed that being ”pretty” like her has affected dating life and finding a future Romeo.
Although she has no problem finding men who ”lust” after her, it’s more challenging to settle down with someone who wants something more serious.
”The dark side of ‘pretty privilege’ being lusted after, never loved,” she shared her feelings in the video.
”People just want the opportunity to experience you.
”What’s crazy, it was never like this for me, so I see it for what it is,” the young woman wrote, adding heart and medical plaster emojis in the caption.
But despite sharing her raw emotions to the Instagram users, the reaction online was far from sympathetic, as people flocked to comments to troll her.
Do you not have to be pretty to post this content?
Troll
Many, for instance, thought Chantal wasn’t that attractive in their eyes, with one meanie wondering: ”Is the pretty privilege in the room with us?”
Another agreed, adding that the woman had nothing to worry about.
”Relax, you don’t have the privilege.”
”Do you not have to be pretty to post this content?” a bully chimed in.
Fortunately for Chantal, there were also a few kind comments left by fans in awe at her beauty.
”Idc [ I don’t care] what they say. You are pretty 
Ignore the hate comments, they are jealous af [as f**k].”
”Absolutely stunning ,” someone else wrote.
Biggest beauty mistakes
Fabulous' Beauty Editor Tara Ledden has shared the do's and don'ts when it comes to beauty.
“No matter how much time and money you spend on your beauty routine, if you’re not getting the basics right, the rest is wasted.
“There aren’t many non-negotiables, but these are the biggest beauty mistakes sabotaging your regime.”
- Not wearing SPF: Sun-damage is the main cause of premature skin ageing, so if you want to keep your skin looking plump and glowing, sun cream is vital.
- Using expired products: Best case, they’re ineffective and don’t deliver the results they promise, worst case they cause irritation and infection. The shelf life of beauty products differ – for example, mascara is usually good for 3-6 months while lipstick can last for 9-18 months. Check the ‘POA’ symbol on the packaging (it looks like a jar and will have a number inside for how many months it’s safe once opened. If you can’t remember when you opened your product, throw it away and start again, marking the month and year with a permanent marker on the packaging.
- Not knowing your undertones: If you’re using make-up with the wrong undertones, it’ll never look natural no matter how much you blend it! An easy trick to work out whether you have cool, warm or neutral undertones is to check the veins on your wrist – if they look blue, you have cool undertones, if they’re green, you have warm and if they’re a mix you have neutral.
- Skipping heat protector: It might feel unnecessary, but much like sun damage on the skin, excess heat is the most common cause of hair damage. So, if you want shiny, healthy hair, or you’re trying to grow it longer, using a heat protection product is key.
- Not washing your face before bed: it’s as simple as this, if you’re not washing your face before you go to sleep, everything that’s been on your skin during the day is sitting there for even longer, clogging your pores and drying out the surface. Any skincare applied on top isn’t going to be effective with a layer of dirt underneath, and you’re probably going to end up with dirty pillows too – yuck!
What it pretty privilege?
According to numerous studies, people who are considered attractive benefit from a beauty bonus and tend to earn higher salaries on average, The Conversation reported.
Beautiful individuals are also expected to boast a higher IQ and thought to be better leaders, which positively influences career trajectories and opportunities.
It is thought that individuals perceived as beautiful by others are also more likely to be deemed trustworthy, which makes it easier for them to get promoted.
The idea is that individuals who are better-looking are thought to be healthier and/or have had more positive social interactions, which might influence their trustworthiness.