When I’d heard that Alicia Keys had written a letter saying she’d taken a stand against wearing make up, - I had already noticed her going natural on the picture used for her “In Common” audio - I was as much applauding the idea as I was opposed.
I don’t mind sending out a message to young girls that you don’t have to wear as much make up as The Kardashian girls. I think it’s great that they have made contouring such a hot topic, but it is a bit overdone for the majority of girls in regular jobs. You know, the less glamorous jobs most of us have. But to go to the other extreme of not wearing any make up at all, is another thing.
Altogether, I think make up is a great invention and it’s nothing to be ashamed of using at all. It has always amazed me, when I’m at museums about ancient people, that people have always been trying to make themselves look prettier or more fierce. It’s basically as old as time.
I, myself, am always thankful for concealers and foundations, when I’m having an off day and need to cover up a few spots. It helps me feel better about myself. It’s about me, not about a fear of what someone else might think of me, which is the motivation Alicia describes in her letter.
Her letter is a very personal one that describes many things. Because it is such a personal point of view, I can only support it and actually feel it’s a shame she felt the need to HAVE to explain her decision. It’s a good thing she has. Many people, men and women, have responded to it and from what I have seen, the response has been positive.
I won’t follow her #nomakeup movement for the very fact that I don’t feel like I’m hiding who I am. My five minute routine to throw a bit of eye liner and mascara on my eyes, which is my daily make up wear, is just as much a part of me as the clothes I pick to wear and the food I pick for breakfast. It’s #noproblem for me and I have #noproblem with her not wearing makeup. She's fine either way and so are you.
