Historically condemned as a sin, vanity has long been tied to the ways women in particular are judged for their appearance-urged to adorn, perfect, and maintain-while simultaneously being shamed for this excess in care. When we label someone vain, are we critiquing the individual, or the societal structures that make beauty a requirement? Due to the outbreak of smallpox in the 17th and 18th centuries, women turned to dramatic remedies to conceal their pox-scarring. Bloom of Ninon, also known as Bloom de Ninon, was the sought-after face powder of its time. This product contained crushed pearl, rice powder, talc, and dangerous white lead. With each application of the powder the skin would start to deteriorate, forming craters. Prolonged use would cause paralysis of facial nerves, lead poisoning, and ultimately an early death. This work is meant to show the vicious cycle of beauty as both aspiration and burden.