Step by step, you have your own routine for doing your makeup. Whether you just wear a simple everyday look, or you go all out for a night on the town, you enjoy this routine. I know I do. You watch tutorials on how to use that new highlighter you just got and do your best to copy the hot new look your favorite makeup artist just posted on Instagram. Let's be real, you love doing your makeup, but why?

Myth: women wear makeup to impress men.

We do not wake up in the morning and think, "Well, he does love the color red so let me find the brightest red lipstick I can to impress him." No. It does not work like that. If I am going to wear bright red lipstick, it will be for me, myself and I, not because some guy I like loves the color red. Most guys will say, “you look so much better without makeup, stop wearing so much.” Well, thank you sir, but I did not spend $40 on this foundation just for you to tell me I look better without it. We look good with or without makeup. Of course, there are times when I go out without any makeup on. It is about feeling good while wearing makeup. You feel great when your eyeliner is sharp enough to stab someone. So, no, we do not wear makeup because guys like it, because most guys do not.

Myth: women wear makeup because they lack confidence.

We wear makeup because it boosts our confidence. Of course, we feel confident without makeup, but it does feel nice to look in the mirror and think, “Damn, I feel great.” That is what makeup is about, self-love and self-confidence. Nothing feels better than feeling beautiful, and makeup is a wonderful way to feel that way. You definitely do not need makeup to be beautiful. You can be amazing just by being you. You can feel just as confident with makeup as you do without. There is no limitation on how confident you can feel about your appearance. The only limitations you have are the ones you set for yourself. Just because you feel the need to wear makeup every time you step out of the house, does not mean you lack confidence.

Do not let anyone tell you that you are wearing too much makeup, or not enough makeup. Wear all the makeup you want, or wear none at all. The choice is yours to make. Show your makeup off, and blow a glossy kiss to that boy who told you to stop wearing makeup. This is your face, treat it how you want. Just do not forget to take off any makeup you put on and cleanse your face. It is very important to make sure you are putting makeup on healthy skin. Wear your makeup with pride and do not forget that no matter what you do, whether you do up your face or not, you are beautiful.

Sincerely,

A Girl Who Wears Makeup For Herself