#TeenBeauty May 2016 | Page 11

"Maybe be kind to people for the simple fact that they're a fellow human being with feelings.

"I don't see why our society needs to be guilt tripped into being decent to others."

The photograph and its reactions perfectly highlights the pressure women face in society today to look perfect all the time, and how unrealistic that can be.

Masie said: "There were very few positive remarks if I'm honest, and it is sad.

"But I was aware that if I was putting it in the public domain, I am opening myself up to criticism.

"But the positive remarks did make it all worth it for me, it was nice to have some recognition for what I do outside of family and friends.

"I was really shocked. I never thought it would even be shared.

"And when it was, and I started to get some negative comments, I was shocked at how cruel some people could be just because they were behind a screen.

"It really does make you feel for people like celebrities who have to deal with negative comments daily.

"I think people do need to think more before they post, especially when it involves someone personally."

One site uploaded Maisie's photo with the caption "This is why I have commitment issues", while another popular male-orientated site captioned it: "When you first start hanging out vs. when she gets comfortable".

Another even suggested that the girl in the photo "perhaps suffers from alopecia", which is a hair loss condition.

However, Maisie explains her faint eyebrows were because she is "naturally ginger".

Disheartened Maisie has been left feeling less confident that before she posted the photos.

However, she said she refuses to let the trolls defeat her.

She said: "Another thing I've found sad about this whole thing is that people have said 'you can't be rude about this girl, she's albino, she has cancer, alopecia'.

"So what?

"Makeup is something that I do for MYSELF"

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Article Written By: Lizzie Seffer from Mirror Magazine. Originally Published January 2016