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This Shocking Makeup Ad Proves the Power of Makeup

We all know how far a little makeup can go—but have you ever thought about the limits it can push? Shiseido recently released an ad titled “High School Girl?” proving just how powerful makeup can be:

Were you expecting that ending? After just a few days, the ad already has several million views (and counting!) on YouTube. 

We also love that Shiseido is taking a big step in breaking gender boundaries—and we’d love to see more companies release ads like this in the future.

Rachel graduated from the Honors College at James Madison University in May 2017 and is pursuing a career in the media/PR industry. She majored in Media Arts & Design with a concentration in journalism and minored in Spanish and Creative Writing. She loves spending time with friends and family, traveling, and going to the beach.