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Karen Gravano on the Insecurity Behind Her Confidence

Karen Gravano

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"I might have all this confidence, but deep down I’m really insecure." Karen Gravano opens up about being bullied for her hair and how that affected the way she saw herself. She tells Ellie why discovering skincare meant more than a beauty routine. Have you ever felt confident on the outside and unsure inside?

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I would say skincare for me um So like I got bullied when I was younger 'cause of my hair I had an afro And so my appearance it made me really self-conscious so my appearance is really important because you know I might have all this confidence but deep down I'm really insecure- Right like on on my looks and stuff Mm-hmm So when I discovered skincare I was like "Oh this is a game changer." Mm-hmm And you know what All those bitches that bullied me- Right back in the day I look at them and I look at me and I'm like "Who's laughing now?" Yeah with their wrinkles and their saggy skin and jowls I know Mm-hmm

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