5 Things Influencers Have Brainwashed Us Into Thinking Are Normal

5 Things Influencers Have Brainwashed Us Into Thinking Are Normal

Have influencers low-key brainwashed us? Let’s chat about 5 things social media made us think are totally normal — from 10-step skincare rituals to $2,000 morning routines and What I Eat in a Day videos. Spoiler: It’s not self-care, it’s marketing.

We’re unpacking how influencer culture promotes overconsumption, unrealistic beauty standards, and toxic routines in the name of wellness, productivity, and aesthetics. If you've ever watched a morning routine and felt like you're falling behind, this one's for you.

NOTE
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - intro
0:36 - 10-step skincare routines
0:49 - tiktok 1 / 10-step skincare routine #1
2:20 - tiktok 2 / 10-step skincare routine #2
4:21 - tiktok 3 / dermatologist thoughts on these routines
4:30 - tiktok 4 / dermatologist-recommended skincare routine
6:16 - skincare fridges
6:47 - tiktok 5 dermatologist / #1 thoughts on skincare fridge
7:41 - tiktok 6 & 7 / dermatologist #2 & 3 thoughts on skincare fridge
8:58 - elaborate morning routines
9:21 - tiktok 8 / morning routine #1
13:56 - tiktok 9 / morning shed
14:10 - tiktok 10 / morning routine #2
15:42 - tiktok 11 / morning routine #3
18:16 - tiktok 12 / morning routine #4
19:49 - makeup collections
20:12 - tiktok 13 / makeup collection #1
21:30 - tiktok 14 / makeup collection #2
23:30 - what I eat in a day videos
23:48 - tiktok 15 / what I eat in a day #1
25:39 - tiktok 16 / what I eat in a day #2
28:10 - final thoughts

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