By now, we've all heard about the new trend that's been going around: the #NoMakeup Movement. In case youmissed it, it all beganwitha Lenny Letter article by Alicia Keys. She took readers through the empowering moment when she had a photo shoot for her new album sansmakeup (and, might I add, looked absolutely beautiful). Because of this article, the #NoMakeup trend went viral. Manywomen, including a few celebrities (Gabrielle Union, Oprah Winfrey and muchmore), have posted selfies of themselves bare-facedusing the hashtag #NoMakeup. Many people who hoppedonto the 'no makeup' bandwagonhave said how empowered they feel withouthaving to use makeup every day. They say how happy they are that their mornings are now hassle-free. Before I go any further,I want to say that I love and respect the reasoning behind the campaign. I fully support women empowering themselves in any way they see fit. No one should feel liketheyhaveto wear makeup daily if they want to feelaccepted by society. Everyone should have the opportunity to wear as much, or as little, makeup as they wish without being judged. What I cannot support is when people tear down the women whodo choose to wear makeup.Makeup is not a terrible thing, and people whodecide to wear it should not be shamed for doing so. I've gotten several comments from former male companionssaying things such as, 'You know, women only wear makeup for guys' and 'You should wear less makeup.' Note that I said 'former'male companions. What a woman decides to put on her face is her decision, and her decision alone. Why is it that some men have this preconceived notion that everything a woman does is for him? I digress. That is another article for another day. Going back to my main point, makeup is an art. If you log in toInstagram, you can seethousands of videos that showcasethe skills of makeup gurus in new, innovative ways. I don't think I'm only speaking for myself when I say that I find makeup extremely therapeutic. In this article byAllure, Renee Jacques explains the therapeutic effects from people going through skincare and makeup routines. For me, themeticulous rituals I doday after day can provide a sense of control. Makeup not only provides me and my fellow makeup lovers with a therapeutic process, but it also allows me to explore and display my creativity in a fun, eye-catching way. Makeup has gone a long way since sponge-tip applicators and squeeze-tube lip glosses (no offense,Morphe Brushes). Women and men from various places and tracks of life havedisplayed their makeup expertise to
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encourage others to show offtheir own creativity. Because of this, many individualshave started to find some real enjoyment in playing and incorporating different colors and techniques into their everyday makeup routines. Just because one person expresses themselves differently doesn't mean they're wrong for doing so. It means they're introducing you to a newway of thinking. And you can either take it atface value and judge them, or you can embrace it and support them. If you can't tell by now, I'm a huge lover of makeup. I have a fair collection of shadows, highlighters and lipsticks. I wear them whenever I please, depending on what mood I'm in. I have the right to cake it on, just likeyou have the right to go bare-faced. Being yourself isn't a trend. No one should ever feel scared to be themselves, even if that means they have eyelashes stretching to their brows or they only have moisturizer on. Do you, boo. Read more:http://elitedaily.com/life/nomakeup-movement/1515774/ If You Learn Anything From The #NoMakeup Movement, It Should Be This To read more on this topic click here
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