The series “Beauty Warriors” is a collection of photographs featuring strange and unusual-looking beauty products. All the products were bought on popular shopping sites, and most items were made from plastic and are cheap. These products promise instant cures to almost all beauty problems; they fight “problem zones” and promise to cure problems without surgical intervention.
Each photograph is carefully planned and prepared, the clothing was found in the charity shops.
During the sessions, we discussed beauty routines and secrets and of course, we had so much fun with trying out the beauty gadgets.
To be successful, you must be perfect and look perfect—these are our society’s rules, which we all follow without even realizing how ridiculous the standards are. We often forget about the importance of inner beauty.
The project is ongoing, as I just can’t stop buying these wonderful pieces!
I am very lucky for having such lovely models who allowed to take pictures of them! Thank you so much!
The project received LensCulture Portrait 2017 award and was nominated for Henry Nannen 2019 Award in Germany.
All the items are bought on Ebay. There are some screenshots from my Ebay purchase history.
AntiDoubleChin Bandage for Men 
Eye Beauty 
Cheek Slimmer 
Light Therapy Mask 
Chin Bandage 
Face Measurement Tool 
Starch Facemask with Bottox Effect 
Cheek Slimmer 
Dimple Maker 
Abdominal Breathing Exerciser 
Neck Patch 
Unicorn Face Mask 
Ear Covers 
Relaxing Gel Face Mask 
Relaxing Gel Eye Mask 
Nose Lift Up Device 
Collagen and Gold Mask 
Facial Muscle Trainer 
Collagen and Gold Dust Face mask 
Relaxing Gel Beads Mask 
Face Slimmer 
Gold Leaf Mask 
Eyebrow Stencil 
Anti-Sagging Mask 
Nose Shaper 
Face Massage Tool 
Face Mask 
Facial Tattoo Measurement Tool 
Nose Straightener 
Nose Clip 
Anti-Wrinkle Mask 2 
Anti-Double Chin Bandage 
Eyelid Trainer 
Silicone Mask 
Smile Trainer 
Lip Plumper