In between all the ~drama~ during this year's VMAs, viewers were treated to a commercial embracing just the opposite.
The #SelfAcceptanceSpeech ad, from skincare company Clean & Clear, features seven girls discussing their unique features, which are often considered to be imperfections.
These include large ears, glasses, being "too smart," and, of course, acne.
The thing about these girls is, they've found a way to overcome the sting of unkind words.
Not only do they love themselves — they also have incredible insight into why others try so hard to keep them from doing so.
"They feel that something is wrong with them," one young woman points out of the motivations behind bullying. "So they want to make someone else feel hurt."
"Everyone has their own style, their own way," says another. "That's what makes them unique and beautiful."
Twitter is (very sensibly) loving the campaign...
... with some inspired users even sharing their own self acceptance speeches.
Fewer airbrushed, silently smiling models in ads aimed at adolescent women, please. More sage wisdom like this.