"I don't like that lipstick colour on you."
"Why do you wear so much makeup?" "Why do you have a full face on just to go to the shops?" "You really need to put more makeup on." "You look so different without makeup." "You look tired today." In light of my makeup addiction post, I wanted to write something about the choices people make when it comes to makeup. Whether or not you choose to paint your face with glitter, simply apply a slick of gloss or wear no makeup products at all is entirely up to you. Don't ever let anyone make you feel bad for how you choose to look. Odds are they're probably jealous anyway. I wanted to address specifically people who like to wear a full face of makeup on a regular basis. Some people feel much more comfortable in a second skin as opposed to their own natural face. Some actually prefer the look of overdrawn lips and dramatic eyes. Some throw colour on their face just because they damn well feel like it. All of these reasons to wear makeup are perfectly good explanations, not that you should feel the need to justify yourself. There are so many tips and tricks all over the place to help you achieve what you desire, such as ways to make your eyes look bigger or smaller, colours to make your eyes pop and the best contour shade for your skin tone. These tips are not there to be followed explicitly, although I do enjoy incorporating them into many makeup looks when I'm aiming to achieve a certain appearance. That doesn't mean to say you can't do something you want to that maybe breaks the rules. Wear that bold red others say you can't pull off. Etch your brows in whatever shape you want. Colour your eyelids in whatever shade you please, because you are the only opinion that matters. I'm lucky enough to have a boyfriend who supports my makeup choices, whether it's a simple concealor and mascara day with a bit of gloss or full on glam with a highlight that can be seen from space. When I ask what colours I should throw on my eyelids that day, he always replies with the most outrageous and bright colours because at the end of the day, makeup is all about self-expression and creativity. That doesn't mean to say he prefers me with a full face as in truth, I think most people appreciate the vulnerability that comes with expressing your bare skin, but he can also appreciate when I want to exaggerate my features and play with products. Don't feel bad for wearing makeup, or not wearing makeup. Throw on that bold lip and blow kisses to those who comment, because I can guarantee that as long as you feel confident, you look amazing.
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