Almost everyday I start my day off by spending between 15 and 30 minutes applying makeup. Even when I'm at home and don't really have anything planned for the day it's very possible you'll still catch me with a full face of makeup on. A lot of people question daily makeup wearers, wondering why would take so much time and energy for everyday activities. But what is even worse, a lot of people assume that they know why and often the reasons are not very nice ones.
Let me start off by stating what are not my reasons for wearing makeup. It's not that my mind is plagued with insecurity and I can't leave the house with a makeup-free face. I actually love a fresh face. It feels so good to not have to worry about your makeup getting messed up and just letting your skin breath. I don't put makeup on because I feel like I need to cover up what I look like. It's also not because I'm trying to impress someone or anyone for that matter. Don't get me wrong, receiving compliments is one of the best things in the world but me putting on makeup has very little to do with that are going to see me throughout the day.
Here's why I do wear makeup, because I want to. I enjoy applying and wearing makeup. Nothing feels better than completing your makeup and impressing yourself. Or practicing a technique for so long and finally getting it right. Makeup is an outlet for expression and needs to begin to be recognized this way. It's so much more than tools and products used to cover up blemishes and insecurities.
I don't understand why people think of makeup as a type of poison, and I probably never will. But I do think that a lot of it has to do with people misunderstanding and not wanting to make the time to understand. Despite popular belief it is not all about altering the way one looks. Makeup is an art, it instills confidence, and probably most importantly it's fun. The little time that I take out of my day to apply my makeup is honestly one of my favorite parts of the day. It's soothing and makes me feel good when I'm able to create something beautiful using myself.
