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Are face filters on Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok leading to a distorted sense of beauty in society?

Published: 5:30am, 18 Feb, 2020

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Selfie filters on social media apps can alter your appearance drastically, but looking ‘perfect’ in every photo can damage your self-esteem

Take a look at the effect these filters can have on your mental health

Published: 5:30am, 18 Feb, 2020

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