Food for Thought: Beauty is Subjective

I know my title isn't exactly the most creative but it's straight to the point. In 6 days, I'm going to be 22 and surprisingly the lady-friends around me aren't really makeup-addicts like me or put that much makeup for that matter. I mean, it's great that ladies out there feel comfortable in their own skin and don't feel the need to enhance their beauty with makeup. It's awesome. But, it also means that It can be lonely when it comes to sharing what I love with those around me.

As much as I love makeup and love dolling myself up (sometimes for no reason, and yeah it happens), I try not to let it define who I am. I had my insecurities when I was younger; others' opinions, the way I looked and my skin. Mostly because of my skin. So makeup was my therapy. It covered up my imperfections (or so I thought). It made me feel better about myself. But through out the years, I definitely change my perspective towards having makeup on and its necessity. I guess I grew up? I'm not as immature as I was before or was I that vain to think that 'I must have makeup or I'm not stepping out the door'. 

So here's my perspective right now:

1. I think it's great that women are able to use makeup to enhance their natural features and boost their self-confidence.

2. Makeup is not the only thing that can make you feel happy/confident.

3. I think that every girl should be comfortable in their own skin without all that makeup.

4. You should feel pretty from inside-out.