Grace VanderWaal's most recent side-by-side selfie makes an important statement about what it really means to love and appreciate yourself.

Growing up in the digital age and in the spotlight is not easy, but Grace seems to have wisdom beyond her years, especially when it comes to makeup. She recently posted a "before and after" series that showed what her face looks like before she has makeup on, and then after. She also posted a very insightful caption, explaining why she thinks she looks great either way.

"We're all beautiful and human," she wrote on the platform. "I love myself in the first photo and love myself in the second." In one photo Grace shows off a forehead pimple — hey, no shame in having acne!. The other is a close-up of her makeup for an appearance or performance, complete with lipstick and false lashes.

She also explained that, "I cringe a little whenever I post a photo of me with darker eyeliner or something different and I see comments saying 'I love you without the makeup!' Because no one on the internet has actually seen me without a stitch of makeup on. What they mean is 'I love you with your natural makeup on!'"

"I'm just like you," she insisted in the caption. "I get pimples and acne on my face, I have tired eyes in the morning, I definitely have my fair share of awkward moments. Love yourself💕 it's a hard thing to do, but know that all those girls you wish you looked like, probably look just like you."

Of course, this isn't entirely surprising coming from the girl who says she's inspired by people who value authenticity. "I'm inspired by nice people, and average people, and sad people or mad people and happy people... just people I have seen or met," she told Teen Vogue in 2016. Though it's not always easy to love the skin you're in, Grace makes the important point that whether you're highlighting to the heavens or rocking a natural look, there's no reason to not appreciate yourself regardless.

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