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As a Mom Who Loves Makeup, I Embrace It with Pride
“Mom, why do you put on makeup? Is it to look prettier?” my curious eight-year-old, Mia, asked as I was prepping for a family barbecue. I paused, realizing this was one of those pivotal moments. The answer I gave would surely echo in her mind for years to come. I needed to nail this.
“Yes, sweetie. I wear makeup because I enjoy it. And yes, I like to look pretty,” I responded, keeping it real. Not exactly the advice a child development guru might give, but it was honest. I mean, let’s face it: I wear makeup for a bunch of reasons, and “to look prettier” is definitely one of them. She’s going to grow up surrounded by ads telling her how to “fix” her appearance, so it wouldn’t serve her well for me to pretend otherwise.
I’ve been a makeup enthusiast since the seventh grade. Dealing with acne as a teenager was tough, but discovering that I could cover it up gave my self-esteem a serious boost. I fondly remember my mom taking me to the local drug store to find the perfect foundation and concealer. What a game-changer! Suddenly, I could focus on friends and school instead of stressing over a few pesky blemishes.
That initial gratitude evolved into a genuine passion for quality cosmetics. It’s like a treasure hunt for me at the makeup store, finding the next products I’ll use until they run out. It’s just my thing.
While I’ve read plenty of essays from moms who don’t wear makeup, discussing how it might impact their daughters’ self-image, I think there’s more than one way to empower our kids. They can learn self-esteem from watching us take pride in ourselves, whether that’s through makeup or any other self-care ritual. When Mia sees me happy and confident, it teaches her that it’s important to prioritize what makes us feel good.
Sure, some moms opt out of makeup to show their kids that beauty isn’t about conforming to societal standards. And I totally respect that. But for me, wearing makeup is a way to show Mia that I value myself enough to carve out those few minutes each day. It’s not about ignoring her or her brother; it’s about making sure I feel empowered and attractive.
Let’s be real, though—my makeup routine is not a marathon. It takes less than ten minutes, and I even managed to sneak in a few minutes right after both my c-sections! For those who couldn’t find time in those early days, I can’t relate, but it just goes to show that we all have our priorities.
I believe makeup is just like any other hobby or passion, whether it’s reading a lengthy novel or training for a marathon. It’s all about what you choose to invest your time in. And I don’t think there’s any shame in that.
So here’s to the makeup-free moms and to those of us who love to glam it up! Both choices are valid, and neither is inherently better than the other. It’s simply a matter of choice.
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In summary, being a makeup-loving mom doesn’t mean I’m any less of a feminist or that I care what others think of me. I do it for myself, and I’m proud of it.