When Mariana Mendes was born with a dark birthmark covering half of her face, her mother was distraught as she worried that her daughter would have to face unkind comments and staring for her whole life.
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Despite trying numerous sessions of laser treatments, the birthmark would not budge. However, Mariana has turned it into something incredible.
Today, she is happy to fight prejudices and proves to the world that it is absolutely possible to be beautiful even with unconventional features. She is truly stunning.
Check out the video above to see how Mariana works her unique look!
