blackg
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Well said.Clearly this app was made for fun.
As @blackg points out, the filter does not "remove" make up: it makes women look tired and uglier than they would be without the make-up.
Having said that, I have to say I don't agree when people compare make up to toppik. The main difference being that toppik is frowned upon (even when used by women, mind you), whereas makeup is considered totally normal and even socially desirable.
And exactly the "desirable" adjective brings us to the real heart of the problem: what is _expected_ of genders in modern society.
- Men are expected to behave as strong, self confident individuals even if they look like sh*t and no one wants to be with them sexually (let alone romantically);
- Women are expected to be look conscious and spend hours (and money) on their image even if they have goals that have nothing to do with image.
Both roles are tired and make people unhappy. I hope the next centuries will get people rid of both slaveries.