In this episode of Around 20, we dive deep into the cultural contrasts in beauty standards between East and West, reflecting on how these ideals shaped their confidence and self-perception.

🌟Highlights:

• East Asian Beauty Ideals: From the obsession with “white and thin” to K-pop-inspired aesthetics, the hosts share personal anecdotes of striving for perfection under societal pressures.
• Western Perspectives: The conversation explores how Western beauty embraces individuality and body confidence, often celebrating natural features like freckles and sun-kissed skin.
• Cultural Contrasts: Carina and Yuye unpack differences in skincare, makeup trends, and fashion—highlighting how East Asia values harmony and refinement, while the West prioritizes self-expression and comfort.
• Personal Growth: Both hosts reflect on their journeys toward self-acceptance, balancing Eastern influences with Western openness since moving to Canada.

Joining the discussion is Fiona, a former Business Marketing student now working in IT, who shares her experience navigating beauty ideals as a Chinese woman living abroad. Together, they discuss overcoming struggles and redefining self-image through cultural exploration and personal growth.

Tune in for an insightful, heartfelt conversation on the power of beauty standards and how they shape us.