Analyzing Her Appearance Through 30,000 Selfies Over 13 Years
Turning Her Life Around with New Makeup and Styling
A Japanese woman who endured ridicule about her appearance since childhood has attracted attention by revealing her completely transformed look without undergoing plastic surgery. Over the past 13 years, she analyzed herself by taking as many as 30,000 selfies, demonstrating a new approach to overcoming appearance-related insecurities and restoring self-esteem.
A Japanese woman who transformed her life through makeup and self-care instead of plastic surgery to overcome the scars of "appearance ridicule" she experienced in childhood. Kozue Sakurada Instagram
According to the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post (SCMP), Kozue Sakurada, a 50-year-old Japanese woman, has lived with scars related to her appearance since her school days. Her friends would openly say, "You are really ugly," and some even made up songs mocking the shape of her nose.
These experiences weighed on her life for a long time. Sakurada confessed that in her early twenties, even hearing someone laugh on the subway would make her feel like she was being ridiculed, filling her with anxiety and prompting her to hurriedly get off at the next station. Her inferiority complex about her appearance became a significant obstacle in her relationships and daily life.
"No to Plastic Surgery"...Researching Her Face Through 30,000 Selfies
The turning point came when she was 37. The moment occurred when her boyfriend broke up with her, saying, "I wish you were just a bit prettier." Although she was shocked, she chose not to resolve her issues through plastic surgery. Instead, she decided, "Let me start by understanding myself."
From then on, Sakurada began to systematically study makeup, skincare, and fashion. Over the past 13 years, she analyzed her face and style by taking more than 30,000 photos, ultimately discovering the makeup techniques and styling formulas that suited her best.
A Japanese woman who changed her life through makeup and self-care instead of plastic surgery to overcome her appearance complex. Kozue Sakurada Instagram
"I Believe True Beauty Comes from Within"
She consistently shared this journey online, and her documentation resonated widely. Her story was received not just as a tale of improving one's looks, but as an account of self-acceptance and the restoration of self-esteem, earning widespread empathy.
Sakurada said, "I believe true beauty comes from within. The more you accept yourself as you are, the more you can shine. I am still in the process of growing, and I am enjoying that journey."
Currently, Sakurada sells clothing she designs herself and also works as a model. With more than 70,000 followers on social media, she engages with the public as an influencer through a variety of content.
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