There’s a lot traditionally passed down through Asian families: values, traditions, language. Pressure to be thin also seems to be on the list for Asian American women. Take, for instance, the Reddit ...

The word “white-washed” gets thrown around a lot when describing Asian girls. Do you tan? Do you have highlights? Do you have — god forbid — a white boyfriend? You must hate your culture! Come up and ...

As a young Taiwanese girl living in the Inland Empire, former singer and import model-turned-writer Kaila Yu said she often felt “uncomfortable” in her skin, growing up around Eurocentric beauty ...

Actress Mai Yang made waves during the 2023 Los Angeles Short Film Festival, captivating the audience with her insightful discussion about the pressures of beauty standards in China and Asia. She ...

One of my favorite things to read is Into the Gloss’ “The Top Shelf,” an ongoing interview series that features high-profile women discussing their beauty rituals, philosophy, and preferred products.