there is so many things wrong with this statement. it makes so many assumptions. not all guys like girls. and who is speaking for ALL the guys in the world? why should girls control what they do with their face based on what guys prefer?
i've seen so many videos about "natural makeup" but it covers any blemishes, acne, scarring, pretty much anything that doesn't make you skin completely smooth and "perfect". this ultimately implies that any blemishes is not natural and should be covered up. these "natural" makeup routines take just as much product as "glam" makeup.
here is a list of product a youtuber used in her video "HOW TO EASY EVERYDAY MAEKUP TUTORIAL-Fresh and Natural!"
Mac Fix+ Matte It Cosmetics Anti Aging Armor Dior BB Eye Cream Tarte Shape Tape concealer Bare Minerals Matte Foundation powder Tarte Park Avenue Princess palette Hourglass Diffused Bronze Light Becca Champagne Pop highlighter Essence Satin Coral Blush Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil Hourglass brow gel Anastasia Pro Pencil Hourglass Caution Mascara Mac Oh Honey lip pencil Mac Boldly Bare lip pencil Tom Ford First Time lipstick the Dior Lip Glow
this, in my opinion, isn't really "natural". there is nothing wrong with wearing makeup but people who prefer "natural" makeup or no makeup are really just preferring this. the youtuber covers all her freckles and lines her lips to make them look bigger. she even uses "anti aging" cream that is supposed to minimize wrinkles, so apparently aging and wrinkles aren't natural.
the problem with "natural" makeup is the fact that it implies that certain things like acne should be covered to even be considered natural. it preaches to people that their birthmarks, blemishes, etc should be hidden or you're not natural.
an article similar to this blogpost
https://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2016/mar/23/men-women-less-makeup-bad-research
I agree with this!!! Girls have this perception that they have to cover up things like blemishes and freckles in order to be considered pretty. I hate that so much! Media has changed the meaning of natural makeup- now it is just having smooth, blemish free skin. Marks are considered ugly, different, and weird. This is so dehumanizingto girls and sends them the message that they are not good enough the way they are.
ReplyDeleteThis post is so accurate, I watch many beauty gurus on YouTube and half of the time of tutorials is dedicated to covering up your skin to make it look perfect. They cover up blemishes, dark circles, and other marks that don't make the skin all appear the same color. When girls see other people's faces looking flawless, it can lead to insecurities. They will start to think that without makeup, they aren't beautiful. It is also ironic that natural makeup takes more time than glam. In today's society, makeup isn't being used with the right mindset. Makeup is now associated with fixing your face to look better instead of enhancing the features you already have or using it in an artistic way.
ReplyDeleteI found this to be really relatable. I think the fact that this is what is considered "natural makeup" sends a very poor message to viewers. I have often though about the irony of all the "natural makeup" tutorials I've seen on YouTube. I really enjoyed reading this blog.
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