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Makeup Isn’t Bad, Except When It Is
Is a face unable to POP without makeup?
I don’t know. I suppose it’s all subjective since beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
But I’m willing to bet we all have our own special pop in our own unique way if we’re willing to take a moment to appreciate it.
Makeup isn’t bad; if anything, it’s a creative way to express yourself and accentuate your physical features.
It’s safe to say that makeup has become a necessary part of a woman’s routine, though, and many women feel incomplete without a face full of makeup.
Some women have been wearing makeup for so long that they don’t even appreciate or know how to acknowledge their natural beauty.
When they see themselves in the mirror without makeup, they feel less than, incomplete, naked, and less appealing.
But are they? Of course not.
That’s simply the danger of what makeup can do if you become reliant on it.
You start to believe that you’re physically less without it.
Ten years ago, I used to wear eyeliner and mascara frequently (I will likely use these products again at some point, just not sure when yet).
However, my confidence and appreciation for my natural beauty increased when I stopped wearing makeup.
I learned how to maximize my natural appearance and also learned how to feel and be confident with my natural face – even if it was covered in acne (I never covered up blemishes).
I think the problem with makeup isn’t that it’s fun and creative and can get pricey for some people’s budgets; it’s that women start to believe the lies that makeup makes them believe, such as:
You’re prettier with makeup.
You’re more confident with makeup.
You’re not good enough without makeup.
Your face is not enough without makeup.
You’re more appetizing for others’ gazes with makeup.
You have to wear makeup to feel at peace with your look.
You’re not worthy of being looked at when your face is bare.
You should be ashamed of your appearance when you’re not in makeup.
I mean, the list goes on and on.
It’s sad, but so many women feel inadequate without makeup.
So many women feel inadequate because they think they have flaws; furthermore, they think these “flaws” are ugly, unattractive, unworthy, unappealing, and that they [their flaws] make them less valuable.
First, beauty is only one aspect of a person and the least important.
What’s more essential is taking care of your body, eating well, living well, working out, keeping your stress levels low, and prioritizing your body, mind, and spirit to look and feel your best.
I haven’t worn makeup in years and feel more attractive now than when I used to wear it.
That’s because I prioritize my health and have learned to appreciate my natural beauty (which, once again, is subjective), but everyone is beautiful in their own way.
If you can’t go without makeup, try it for a day.
Then go for three days.
Then go for a week.
Then go for three weeks.
Then go for a month.
Focus on exuding confidence and loving your face and body more than ever.
Also, take care of your body more than ever before.
A healthy body is a beautiful body.
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