I GOT FILLER, A CHEMICAL PEEL,
and then cried at Coachella
By Riley, over-corrected her face and under-estimated her feelings
They say beauty is pain. But who knew that beauty treatments could also bring out the tears? So there I was, fresh off a cheek filler and glowing from a chemical peel, ready to conquer Coachella like the desert goddess I imagined myself to be. Spoiler alert: instead of dancing under the sun, I found myself crying like I’d just watched the last episode of my favorite show. Because sometimes, the biggest transformation isn’t the one you see in the mirror — it’s the one you feel in your heart.
The Glow-Up that Had Me Feeling on Top of the World
The filler gave me cheekbones sharp enough to cut glass. The chemical peel left my skin so smooth it felt like a baby’s bottom — seriously, I wasglowing.
I strutted into Coachella feeling unstoppable, ready to take on the world, or at least the festival.
My reflection said “fierce,” my confidence screamed “yes, queen.”
But beneath that glow was a different story.
When Your Feelings Decide to Crash the Party
Amid the music and crowds, I felt an unexpected swell of emotions — tears I hadn’t planned for.
Not because the music was sad, or because of festival drama, but because beneath my polished exterior, I’d been bottling up feelings I refused to face.
The bright lights and wild energy couldn’t mask the quiet storm inside me.
That’s when I realized that sometimes, no amount of skincare or filler can fix what’s really going on.
Learning That Healing Isn’t Just Skin Deep
Since that Coachella day, I’ve come to understand that true beauty isn’t about flawless skin or perfectly sculpted cheeks.
It’s about being honest with yourself — about your emotions, your struggles, and your need for care beyond the surface.
Self-care isn’t just about serums and spa days; sometimes it’s about tears in unexpected places.
And sometimes, it’s okay to cry in public and let your heart catch up to your glow.
The True Secret to Radiance
So yeah, I got filler, I got a chemical peel, and I cried at Coachella.
But I wouldn’t change a thing. Because that day taught me the real glow comes from accepting every part of yourself — the polished and the raw.
And darling, that’s a glow no filter can ever fake.