Hi all! So I want to talk about makeup because I’ve been hearing a lot of comments lately. They come from everyone, girls, guys, friends, significant others, parents, teachers, etc. And these comments aren’t very nice. I hear “ugh she has way too much makeup on”, “she’s so fake because she wears makeup”, “no one will like her when she wears makeup like that”, or even the opposite that “she should wear makeup if she wants anyone to take interest in her”. These are just some of the things I hear on a weekly basis. And they aren’t always directed towards girls. I know some super fabulous boys who wear makeup and they face some of the same criticisms.

Now what I want everyone to know is that yeah, you have an opinion that is totally valid no matter what you may think about the topic, however that opinion doesn’t give you the right to be demeaning towards other people because they don’t look the way you want them to look. If someone wants to wear makeup then they should go ahead and do it, no matter the quantity. They can wear a lot, they can wear very little, or they could wear none at all but no matter what their decision is they should not be judged for it. I myself wear makeup, it’s not a ton but it’s quite a bit and I’ve been judged for it but I do it because I like it. And makeup shouldn’t be mutually exclusive with vanity. I wear makeup because I think it makes me look better but it is also fun, it can actually be pretty therapeutic and it can be such an incredible art form. Above all it is a way to express your individualism and I think everyone should take that chance. Some people don’t get to express themselves with their makeup or clothing, it’s something we tend to take for granted.

So listen up, if you’re one of the people who makes these comments please refrain. It’s one thing to say them about someone without them hearing but for it to be blatantly said to their face is extremely hurtful. There shouldn’t be any shame in expressing yourself, especially when it only affects you and your body! Wear your makeup proudly, or don’t, but don’t ever take anyone else’s comments about your own appearance to heart. It isn’t worth it.