This is Beauty

There is, perhaps, no other word in the English language with such varied definitions and diverse interpretations. What was perceived as beautiful a few decades ago no longer holds significance, thanks to a brave new collective that is determined to outgrow staid standards of beauty. Cosmo brings together 14 beautiful people who already live their lives knowing the one truth: that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

- Zunaili Malik

ZAIN SHAH

Actor, Model, Make-Up Artist, and Influencer

“As a young person, I was consumed by Eurocentric standards of beauty. Like many, I had been told that I wasn’t good enough. I have come a long way, but I remember wanting to get a nose job. I thought it was too big and looked ‘beaky’ in photographs. I was never been criticised for it, but that didn’t stop me from being overly critical about myself and indulging in self-loathing.