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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Katie Rosseinsky

Love Island stars are being mocked over Botox and fillers – women just can’t win over beauty standards

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When a contestant signs up for Love Island, they know that their appearance will become a subject of discussion inside and outside the villa. You could say it’s an inevitable side effect of taking part in a televised mating ritual for the genetically blessed. But a recent TikTok post subjected this summer’s intake of female Islanders to a new and uncomfortable level of scrutiny.

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