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The natural makeup trend encourages people to let their blemishes peak through minimal makeup, but looking beneath the surface, it may seem difficult for people with acne-prone skin to join the trend.

Michel explained that although she is a fan of natural makeup, she understands the mixed feelings toward the trend as most people participating in it already have clear skin.

“I have seen people who feel like they can’t achieve that look just because of their skin. I think there just needs to be more people who embrace it and still do that natural makeup, just so that other people can say ‘Oh, this is okay for me to do,’” said Michel.

Garcia said the natural makeup trend has allowed him to feel comfortable with his skin.

Models and social media influencers have also set the standard for natural beauty. Garcia would see influencers with clear skin and smooth makeup, which brought him down. However, he knew that wasn’t the reality.

“Over time, I realized that not everyone has perfect skin and I have to embrace that, just working on my skin, like finding products that would remove my acne, telling myself that it’s okay to have acne,” said Garcia.