The #NoMakeup Movement: Great for You, But Not for Me

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The #NoMakeup movement is definitely making waves. Thanks to influencers like Bella James and her unapologetic approach, women are proudly showcasing their bare faces on social media. Even celebrity fashionista Zoe Lane strutted into a recent fashion event without a stitch of makeup. While this trend may seem empowering and brave, I can’t help but echo the sentiment of comedian Amy Poehler: “Good for her! Not for me.”

I’m all about that bold lipstick, perfectly shaped brows, and a full face of makeup every day. That’s just my style. It’s my personal choice, and it doesn’t say anything about anyone else. Let’s be clear: another woman’s choice in how she presents herself isn’t a comment on your own choices. If there’s one rule I’d like to propose to my fellow ladies, it’s this: there are no “shoulds.”

If Bella or Sarah from down the street feels empowered going makeup-free, that’s fantastic! But if I want to paint on my brows like most people put on pants, it doesn’t make me inauthentic. When I meet a friend without makeup, my first thought isn’t, “Wow, you’re looking a bit frumpy today.” Nope! It’s more like, “Yay! A friend to hang out with!”

I’ve got my feminist credentials: I’ve read some of the classics, I’ve got a degree in gender studies, and yes, I once wrote a cringe-worthy poem about being a makeup-loving feminist. But here’s the thing: my true self is not trapped under layers of foundation. Whenever I swipe on my favorite lipstick, I don’t see a fraud staring back at me.

Bella once wrote in an online magazine, “I don’t want to hide anymore. Not my face, not my thoughts, not my struggles, nothing.” And while I totally respect that journey, my path is a bit different. I’ve been perfecting my eyebrow game for nearly twenty years. Without my glam brows, I’m basically a blank canvas with no features — snap a photo, and I’d resemble a famous cartoon character.

Is that being harsh on myself? Absolutely not! It’s about being real, and I’ve got one life to live. If I’m embracing my quirks, I might as well channel Morticia Addams, with a little splash of Wednesday’s charm.

When I first started dating my partner, I had these thin, drawn-on brows. After a year, he mentioned he wasn’t a fan, and, in a moment of weakness, I changed my look to please him. But after feeling uncomfortable in my own skin, I vowed to never compromise again. We’re now great partners who respect each other’s choices because, really, who cares what anyone else thinks?

After receiving some less-than-flattering holiday photos, I made a pact with myself to ditch any expectations others had for me, and I haven’t looked back since. That was over a decade ago.

When I put on my eyebrows, I’m not hiding emotional turmoil or conforming to societal pressure. I’m embracing what makes me feel fabulous — which, in my case, means bold brows and red lips.

It’s a misconception to think that makeup limits freedom or that going bare-faced means living without fear. Women are complex beings with a myriad of expressions that defy oversimplified labels. The patriarchy loves to box us in, but why should we play into that?

If you feel good in your own skin, then rock it, my friend!

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In summary, whether you choose to go makeup-free or glam it up, it’s all about personal choice. Empowerment comes from embracing what makes you feel confident, so let’s celebrate our individuality without judgment.