No Makeup, No Problem

What if I told you that I didn’t wear any makeup… I mean ever.

Not to class.

Not on a date.

Not going out on the weekends… Actually never.

It’s true, catching me in makeup is one of the most rare things you will ever come across, and guess what? It’s okay!!

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Look, I am not saying it is wrong to wear makeup; a little here or there to cover your insecurities or accentuate your eyes is perfectly fine… But it is also perfectly fine not to.  I think that stereotypes make women feel as though they should always be made up when they are in public but why should we have to listen to that?

Here are my top 5 reasons why I believe Bare is Bearable!  

1. Getting ready

When my friends are getting ready to go out and we are in a time crunch, I never have to stress. All I do is put some clothes on and I am ready to go. Getting ready for class is also a breeze, I roll out of bed 10 minutes before I have to be somewhere across campus and I will always make it.

2. I always look the same

Not worrying about how you look for class is amazing–you roll out of bed fresh faced and just the same as you did last night. You don’t need to worry about changing your look just to go to a 50 minute class. I look the same as I do going to sleep as I do waking up (besides my bed head).

3. Clean Skin

A lot of girls who find out that I don’t wear makeup have the same first reaction, “Well you don’t need it, look at your skin.” First of all nobody’s perfect–we all breakout sometimes, I just don’t do anything about it (maybe I should???).  I also strongly believe that my  “great skin,” is due to the fact that I don’t wear any makeup; I have nothing blocking up my pores, and therefore don’t need to cover anything up.

4. Going to sleep

There was one instance this year that I was forced to put on some mascara for a photo-shoot that was taking place so I decided to keep it on when I went out at night, then the worst thing happened… I got back to my room and had to take it off. I will never fully understand how girls put on and take off their makeup everyday! It was exhausting, and I felt like it was still stuck on my face for days.  

5. Money $$

My favorite aspect of my bare face is the amount of money I save. I see all the commercials and ads for the newest long lasting mascara or waterproof eyeliner but I am so thankful that I don’t have to worry about any of my money going towards those products. I am already a poor college student and not worrying about makeup or remover is one less thing I have to put my little money towards.  Having different types of makeup and different colors adds up but if you don’t wear any you don’t have to worry about it!

I know that going out with a naked face might not appeal to everyone, but trust me, I love everything about it and I am sure you would too if you gave it a try. I challenge everyone to give makeup a break, be the real you ☺

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