Redditors have shared their outrage over an image of a shower lined to the brim with bottles of beauty and hygiene products.
A user shared a screenshot from a TikTok video posted by Selfcarebeautyyy (@Selfcarebeautyyy) to the r/anticonsumption subreddit, a community that focuses on the dangers of excessive consumerism.
A part of the TikToker's routine appears to be dozens of hygiene products stockpiled in her shower, which looks more like a beauty store stockroom than a home bathroom.
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Redditors took to the comment section to share their frustration.
"The worst part is a lot of beauty products have expiration dates. Some of this stuff is going to go bad before it's used. What a waste," wrote one user.
"This photo gives me a headache," commented another Redditor.
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"I usually don't agree with most posts on this subreddit. A lot of the time [photos depicting excess] can be explained by having a large household or liking certain things. This. This is disturbing, I hate it so much," wrote another Reddit user.
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