What advantages does pretty privilege give attractive people?

Of course, as the old saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but even as children we all kind of realise who’s seen as physically attractive and who isn’t, don’t we?

Let’s take a moment to consider that the global beauty industry was worth $430bn in 2022, according to a report from McKinsey. That was up from $300 bn in 2015, with projections suggesting the $500bn mark would be reached by 2025.

If people are spending all that money on skincare, fragrance, makeup and haircare, it must be for a reason? Why does pretty privilege even exist? How can we overcome it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:

How are social media influencers making money through rage baiting?

How can you change your body odour?

Does sex help us to sleep better?

A podcast written and realised by Josh Chance.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices