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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is someone forcing you to wear makeup, op?

I wear makeup because it makes ME feel more put together.  It gives me an extra boost of confidence. I wear it for the same reason I cut my hair and style it.  I also buy clothes that are flattering on me instead of wearing just the clothes that cover me up.

I think this is what people who don't have a clue what feminism is about think feminism is about.[/quote]

No one has a gun to my head and says, "WEAR MAKEUP."

But since I was a little girl, I have been receiving messages that tell me, "being pretty is very important" "visible acne is bad" "large pores are bad" "dark circles are bad" "eye bags are bad" "normal skin tone is 'uneven'"  "natural hair is 'undone' or 'slovenly'"

Basically that the natural female state is bad or should be covered up/hidden/beautified.

These messages have made it so no one has to come to my face and TELL ME to wear makeup. I do because not doing so is unacceptable if I wanted to be treated and seen as a normal attractive young woman.[/quote]

If you're so confident in your message why would you troll a beauty board?  Are you trying to convert pretty people?  Most women want to look attractive.  Sorry about the oppression.[/quote]

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