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I did this recently on a date with someone who I met irl who asked me out. I generally don’t wear a ton of makeup anyways, and once I start up in a relationship with someone they’ll see me far more frequently without makeup than with makeup on. While I’m a firm believer that makeup drastically improves my appearance and that I’m pretty average/plain looking without it, I figure it’s a more honest depiction of my physical being to go without it. It’s a real challenge for me to go on dates without wearing any and it’s been an interesting experiment in letting go of my negative self-image.
Note: I don’t want this to be interpreted as anti-makeup propaganda. Make no mistake, i love a beat face and i love the art of applying makeup!! im just sometimes too lazy to bother, even for a date.
Feb 13, 2025
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very brave!!!! i'm sure you looked better than you think. Everybody does. Way to go!
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I was at a show organized by a guy who booked me for a show later in May and I went WITHOUT MAKEUP! i haven’t gone out at night bare faced in years so it was very liberating and fresh since it’s summer and foundation just won’t hold more than 15 min.
May 13, 2024
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story time! in high school i was so insecure that i literally would not leave the house without doing at least 30-40 mins of full face makeup. i decided to stop wearing it my senior year and became really determined to put it away for good.
but slowly over the last several years, i reintroduced mascara, then a tiny bit of concealer, then a little eyeliner, and now i’ve found a routine that feels right for me! and i do not rely on it like i used to, i can walk outside without makeup and feel totally good about myself.
but ive also been scared of getting too much back into makeup. i’ve been holding myself back because i don’t want to bring up those old insecurities and become completely reliant on it again. but i just bought a very colorful eyeshadow to try and it reminded me how fun it can be!!!
long story short, have fun with bringing color back into your life. dont let fears of regression stop you from experiencing joy!
Mar 15, 2024
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A year ago, I would’ve never left the house without makeup. Lately, I’ve been too busy to want to bother with it. I’m learning that a cool pair of glasses, a fun hat, or a colorful ascot can accomplish a lot more in a lot less time.
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Oh, you wanted me to do this enormous task in an impossible amount of time? No u didn’t :) I’m actually not gonna do that, and good luck finding someone who will :-)
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