'WHY DO YOU WEAR MAKEUP?'

I as a makeup lover regularly get asked the questions, 'Why do you wear makeup?' and 'Why do you wear makeup to school?', questions I also ask myself quite frequently. 

Of course, I have no fear in answering back, informing the listener that I find it fun, or relaxing, or that it simply just begins my day. However, it saddens me that they do not believe me and continue to delve into the often personal half, demanding a 'real' answer. Yes, it's true, I do also wear makeup to enhance my features, to cover up and 'improve' the 'flaws' that I scrutinise myself on, and yeah I guess you could say that I feel more confident and beautiful with paint on my lashes, but why do you not believe me when I say it's for my own enjoyment?

My makeup routine would normally consist of a light BB cream base or no base at all, with a statement eye and a neutral lip. Naturally, it's the 'statement' eye look that causes the comments, but how can a rosy eyeshadow cause any harm? Those of you who know me, or have been around for a while understand my passion for dressing for yourself; using materials to express your personality, emotions, or creativity and feeling awesome through what you have chosen, whatever that might be. I choose to do the same with my makeup. I am not dressing to impress, I am dressing for my love of fashion and to feel amazing in my own skin.