Is Indifference the same as Confidence?

In a beauty-obsessed society, I always wondered, is indifference to the beauty standards the same as confidence in your appearance?

What do you think?

As for me, I’m not sure of the answer.

Nowadays, when you scroll down your Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, chances are beauty tips and techniques would you show up on your screen, with millions of advices and products to choose from.

We also hear these advices and slogans saying “ Be confident on your body,” “Every woman is built differently,” “Love your flaws,” and “All women is beautiful.” And all these became popular and started social movement for women.

But to someone who don’t put much thought to the standards of beauty, these are meaningless. Someone like me for example.

I really can’t say I am confident in my appearance, I mean, I am pretty much average, neither pretty nor ugly- just a face that would blend with the crowd. At the same time I don’t fuss about my appearance. I don’t wear make-up. I don’t wear fancy dresses, just a moisturizer and sunscreen and I am good to go. Admittedly, I occasionally feel insecure with my body but this insecurities go away after an hour or so.

Sometimes, I want to be pretty so I dress up a little and sometimes I can’t be bothered with it. But both times, I still like myself the same.

Have I accepted myself that I don’t see the need to compare myself? Do I have unshakable confidence in myself that’s why I’m not swayed by the beauty standard? Is that it or am I simply too indifferent?