The age-old debate: should we wear makeup? The answer, of course, is entirely subjective. But let’s dive into it with a mix of insight, humour, and a dash of cheeky realism.
Why We Should Wear Makeup
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Confidence Boost: Sometimes a bold red lip makes you feel like you can conquer the world—or at least the Monday morning meeting. Makeup can give that little “oomph” of confidence. It’s like a superhero mask, but with contouring. You don’t need it to be powerful, but it sure feels fun to wield your makeup brushes like a sword and slay in whatever look you create.
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Creativity: For many, makeup is an art form. Whether you're rocking a dramatic cat-eye or mastering the perfect ombré lip, it’s like painting, but with your face as the canvas. Who says you can’t be a modern-day Picasso with eyeliner?
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Self-Expression: Want to look like a glittering unicorn one day and a minimalist beauty the next? Makeup lets you play different roles without changing anything but your palette. Sometimes, you just need to match your eyeshadow with your mood—and maybe your coffee or tea but lets not get into that debate.
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It’s Fun: There’s something undeniably enjoyable about trying out new products which are totally blurring or perfecting that smoky eye you saw on YouTube or even creating you most flawless look yet. Sure, you might occasionally end up looking like a raccoon, but hey, it’s all part of the process.
Why We Shouldn't Wear Makeup
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It's Expensive: Good quality makeup doesn’t grow on trees. In fact, if it did, we’d probably have a lot more trees in our homes. Skincare routines, foundation, eyeshadow, lip kits—it all adds up. That’s vacation money, or at least several tacos worth of savings, gone in the name of beauty.
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Time-Consuming: The amount of time spent getting ready sometimes feels like preparing for battle. Contouring, blending, re-blending, and fixing that one stray mascara streak... That’s at least an hour of your life you could’ve spent doing something productive like whipping up a batch of cookies.
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No Makeup, No Worries: Without makeup, there’s no need to check your reflection every 10 minutes to make sure your eyeliner hasn’t melted off like some tragic ice sculpture. The bane of your life isn't the creased concealer under your eyes. It's all about embracing the natural you, whether you’re dewy fresh or rocking the “just rolled out of bed” chic.
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Skin Care First: Let’s be honest, sometimes makeup can be harsh on the skin. Going makeup-free gives your skin a break to breathe, rejuvenate, and let that natural glow shine through—without the need for highlighter. What's not to love in glowy finish skin products that give you that goddess look.
The Conclusion
At the end of the day, makeup is a choice. There’s no moral high ground for or against it. Wear makeup if it makes you feel fierce, powerful, or just a little more "put together" on the days you feel less than. Skip it if you’re happy with a more natural look, or if you’d just rather sleep in for 30 minutes longer.
No matter what, though, remember: confidence isn’t found in a bottle of foundation or the perfect lipstick shade. It's in how you feel about you. But hey, if your best self happens to wear red lipstick or none at all, you’re doing it right either way. Ultimately, the most important part of any beauty routine is taking care of yourself—inside and out. Whether you’re a makeup enthusiast or someone who prefers a bare face, nurturing your skin and body is key. Hydrate, moisturise, and protect your skin from the elements. A good skincare routine will have you glowing with or without makeup. But more importantly, embrace who you are, imperfections and all. Beauty isn’t about fitting into one mould; it’s about feeling great in your own skin—whether you’re glammed up for a night out or rocking your natural look at brunch. Confidence radiates when you prioritize your well-being, and that’s the kind of glow that no highlighter can replicate!
Lots of love for the gorgeous artists among us and the natural beauties.