Achieving that no-makeup makeup look has long been a staple of women’s magazine content — of course, everyone wants to look “effortlessly” attractive. But the paradox of looking “naturally” beautiful in its very narrow definition — wrinkle-free skin, smooth hair, flushed cheeks, and lips akin to a Glossier model — is that it’s just another beauty standard women are held to, and one that’s far from inclusive (there’s a reason the CROWN Act exists). Bustle’s (Un)Natural Beauty package explores the concept of looking effortlessly beautiful in 2022 and the time, effort, and money it actually involves (shoutout to Cassie Howard’s 4 a.m. morning routine). You’ll find beauty secrets from attractive people around the world, fascinating facts about Botox (it was discovered from poisoned meat!), a deep dive into society’s new obsession with the “warped hourglass” body type, and an expert-backed guide to what a BBL *really* entails. Read More | 
