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- NDTV
Kim Kardashian's New 'Facewear' Promises To Snatch Your Jawline While You Sleep
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Anthony Hopkins In Kim K's Mask Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins has brought back the iconic Hannibal Lecter persona, thanks to this shapewear that closely resembles the face mask Lecter wore in the 1991 classic The Silence of the Lambs to keep him from biting anyone who got too close. In a cheeky Instagram video, Hopkins says, "Hello Kim, I'm already feeling 10 years younger," with a caption: "Thank you, Kim. Don't be afraid to come over for dinner." Have a look at the video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anthony Hopkins (@anthonyhopkins) From Post Facial Surgeries To Kardashian's New Launch The concept of facial compression is anything but new (Sorry Kim K). For years, similar wraps have been used post-facial surgeries to reduce swelling and provide structure during recovery. Asian beauty routines in particular have long featured shaping bands and chin straps as part of daily regimens. In the last few months, the product seems to be making a noise on Instagram. 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IND vs ENG: Hilarious! Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel react to shirt worth Rs 3 Lakh in England market
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