The Story Beauty and the tweaks: is everyone you know using fillers and Botox?
Jul 13, 2025
Anna Murphy, Fashion Director at The Times and author of 'Destination Fabulous', dives into today's beauty landscape defined by cosmetic enhancements. With the beauty industry booming, she discusses how fillers and Botox are now mainstream, especially among younger generations. The conversation examines the influence of social media and celebrity culture on beauty standards, highlighting the risks and realities of these procedures. Murphy encourages a thoughtful look at how these trends shape self-perception and societal interactions.
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Anna's Fashion Dinner Surprise
- Anna Murphy attended a fashion dinner where everyone had facial injectables and their faces were frozen.
- She felt like the odd one out, noticing her own face looked lined and droopy by comparison.
Surge in Beauty Industry Growth
- Beauty industry growth outpaces the economy, with injectables like Botox and fillers booming.
- Botox freezes muscles while fillers reshape facial structure, especially around lips and cheekbones.
Screen Time Fuels Appearance Anxiety
- Increased screen time sharpens focus on facial appearance in a two-dimensional way.
- Constant self-scrutiny coupled with industry push magnifies insecurity about natural aging.