HighEnd welcome 2018 with the annual awarding of Indonesia’s Beautiful Women. 15 beautiful women with a cause for their society make up this year’s award. What do they have to say about the definition of “beauty”?

ADINDA KUNTADI

“There is a hidden power within a sincere smile that will radiate an alluring aura. Also, one’s beauty will shine even brighter when they have knowledge. That is why we must never stop learning.”

PHOTO Rudi Sulistya MAKEUP Ogie Yudhawira

JENAHARA NASUTION

“Great beauty is a God-treasured gift that should be defined by both the physical and inner one.”

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YUNI JIE

“Constantly believe in yourself before anybody else does. That is the true definition of beauty.”

PHOTO Indra Leonardi

DAISY MUSIN

“A beautiful woman is about three things: confidence, intelligence, and health.”

ELIANA PUTRI ANTONIO

“Beauty is one’s power, kindness and confidence.”

EUGENIE PATRICIA

“It might sound cliché, but as I grow older, I become inspired with the kindness in people’s heart. The sincerity of a person defines how beautiful they really are.”

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KAREN CARLOTTA

“Happiness makes woman a complete being, and being happy inside and out is what beauty is all about.”

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LIZZIE PARRA

“Self-acceptance is the doorway to confidence that generates inner beauty aura. Personality wins over physical appearances, every time.”

TALITHA MARANILA

“Beauty is kindness and strength; it’s raw and real. When I know I touched someone’s heart, that’s when I feel most beautiful.”

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AYU LAKSMI

“Beauty is not just about look; it’s an attitude to always reside with goodwill and beauty that leads to the sense of being at peace with oneself.”

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CINTA LAURA KIEHL

“Life is about challenging yourself, it’s not about being comfortable or staying in your comfort zone.”

ACHINTYA NILSEN

“Beauty in my opinion is not about the physical attributes. One becomes more beautiful when beauty comes out from within, from the heart. Beauty is a person who has a sincere and caring heart who not only thinks about self importance.”

PHOTO Hartono Hosea

ANGELA TANOESOEDIBJO

“The true definition of beauty is sincerity, passion and kindness”

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ELIZABETH RAHAJENG

“I feel most beautiful at home, with no makeup on, surrounded by my family. That’s where I feel most authentic.”

PHOTO Diera Bachir

VELOVE VEXIA

“Beauty in a woman is born from the way she thinks, her heart and her behavior.”

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