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Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' Hits No. 1 Amid Beauty Debate

2/27/2026

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Taylor Swift, the singer-songwriter, celebrated on Instagram as her single "Opalite" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The post included behind-the-scenes footage from the music video shoot.
Online responses were mixed, with many praising the natural look and some criticizing it, sparking discussions about societal beauty standards.
Beauty content creator Audrey Victoria noted that makeup can create an illusion.
Glamour and BuzzFeed celebrated Swift's authenticity.

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Story summary

Taylor Swift, the singer-songwriter, celebrated on Instagram as her single "Opalite" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The post included behind-the-scenes footage from the music video shoot.
Online responses were mixed, with many praising the natural look and some criticizing it, sparking discussions about societal beauty standards.
Beauty content creator Audrey Victoria noted that makeup can create an illusion.
Glamour and BuzzFeed celebrated Swift's authenticity.