The $560 billion beauty industry thrives on a loop of fear, desire, and dissatisfaction. In this true crime–coded episode of Sporegasm, we investigate how modern beauty culture monetizes insecurity, manipulates through parasocial influence, and fuels environmental and psychological harm, all while selling the illusion of empowerment. But a new resistance is rising. From de-influencing to skin minimalism, we trace the beginnings of a consumer rebellion and ask: what does it really mean to opt out?