The Mattel doll look-a-like has apparently joined the makeup-free selfie movement. The verdict? She's beautiful, of course, but this does remind us to never underestimate the power of makeup.
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From the moment Lukyanova surfaced as Barbie come to life, I was less interested in her plastic persona and more curious to see what this woman looked like behind the Barbie act (no matter how amazing her cosmetic artistry may be).
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And to finally see the woman behind the cosmetic mask is humbling.
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There is no such thing as the perfect woman, and while there is no denying Lukyanova is gorgeous when she's in character, she is also a natural beauty.
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If we've learned anything from this woman, it is not what cosmetics can do for us, but rather that behind the enhancement, being our natural selves is still enough.
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