I think the last time I’ve gone without make-up for a week was when I was 14, which was actually before I ever started wearing make-up to begin with. It’s not that I absolutely have to wear it everyday, but I love the way it enhances my face. It makes me feel finished and put together.
But I wanted to challenge myself to get out of my comfort zone, and I wanted to show myself that I could do this. Through social gatherings, Mother’s Day at church, and just my everyday interactions, make-up free was definitely new territory for me.
Did I enjoy it? Surprisingly, yes!!
However, the first few days I was dreading it. Often, I was pretty self conscious of my barely visible blond eyelashes, slight under-eye circles, and light eyebrows. I felt myself wanting to blend in, and not draw attention. I wasn’t as confident or outgoing as I typically am. I didn’t always want to make eye contact, and sometimes, I really, truly felt grumpier. Is this a thing??
Come day 5 though, I started slowly enjoying it. Once I felt more comfortable in my own skin, I was more friendly and outgoing with others, just like I am when I wear make-up. I also enjoyed the ease it created in getting ready for the day in the morning and getting ready for bed at night.
On day 8, I assumed I’d wake up and be so excited to start wearing makeup! I worked out in the morning, so I didn’t put makeup on right away, and then by the time I was done working out I didn’t really feel like wearing any at all.
I’m writing this on day 12 of no make-up, it escalated quickly once I started enjoying it! Tomorrow is Sunday and I plan on wearing some make-up to church. But, at the risk of sounding dramatic, I’m really proud of myself. As a woman, I want so badly to be seen and respected for who I am over what I look like. This was a fun step in the right direction of accepting myself, and viewing myself in the same light, loving myself for who I am, not my appearance. And besides the point, it was just a fun challenge, and I’m always up for a good challenge!
Would you ever try going without make-up?? Or do you go without make-up already?
You did it!!! Awesome!! If my face was as pretty as yours with makeup I’d probably wear it too lol. But it feels so nice to be makeup-less sometimes. I hope I can wear it more in the future but for now it’s the no makeup life for me!
stop it! You look amazing with and without make-up on. I love the confidence you have without make-up on, you inspire me!