Japanese-vs-Russian-Beauty-Standards

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Japanese vs Russian
Beauty Standards

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The R oots of B eauty
Japan: Prized pale, flawless skin, symbolising nobility and purity.
Russia: Blends domesticity with self-reliance, valuing expressive
language and emotional warmth. Femininity mixes strength with
traditional grace.

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R idiculous & Interes ting Practices
Ohaguro (B lackened Teeth)
Hyperbolic L anguage
"S mall Face" Obs es s ion
Japanese women once blackened
The Russian language of beauty
Japan’s "kogao" (small face)
teeth for maturity and loyalty
includes diminutive expressions.
obsession drives a market for
slimming massages, gadgets, and
jaw muscle reduction surgeries.

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Modern Beauty Battles: Double Eyelids & Skin Tone Wars
Double Eyelids in Japan
Expressive Eyes in Russia
Highly prized, many seek cosmetic procedures or makeup to create a
crease, symbolising larger, more "attractive" eyes.
Russian standards focus on expressive eyes and strong facial features,
often enhanced by bold makeup, not eyelid shape.
Japanese people try to avoid the sun (gloves, umbrellas) to preserve their porcelain skin, while Russians are more tolerant of natural skin tones.

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Conclus ion: B eauty Ideals R eflect Culture’s S oul — and Its
Quirks
J apanes e Ideals
S hared Values
R us s ian Ideals
Japanese beauty is about tradition and perfection. Russian beauty is about emotional expressiveness and a combination of strength and softness.