In the current days, several people believe that makeup is simply a mask; product that individuals use to hide their insecurities and highlight, or even create, their best features. In 2019, however, Netflix launched a reality show named “Glow Up” in which makeup artists compete to show off their talented and artistic skills. The reality communicates how several individuals can use makeup to express themselves artistically and not only to manipulate their facial features.
Several individuals have a misconception that makeup is a modern aspect of our society, however, makeup dates back to the Egyptians. According to Jood’s Brief History of Makeup, Men, and women of all socioeconomic strata wore makeup because they felt that it was next to godliness and that it appealed to the Gods. The practice of using it to symbolize their wealth will continue for thousands of years. Since everyone in Egypt at the time had access to makeup, a person’s wealth was more closely associated with the applicators and storage containers than the makeup itself” (Jood’s Brief History of Makeup). While the wealthy had access to exquisitely crafted boxes and applicators that were frequently jeweled and made of ivory, the poor peasants relied on clay pots and sticks to store and apply their makeup.
Although makeup has changed a lot over time, it can still be considered an individualistic statement. Makeup might not be a statement of wealth or godliness anymore but it is definitely a statement of personality and creativity. According to The Pine Log, the beautiful appearances that individuals may achieve with cosmetics inspire other individuals to create their own looks. A group’s attitude, heritage, attitude, and even ideas can be expressed through makeup.
As humans living in a society, several individuals have the necessity to blend in and use cosmetics to do so; you might use contour to achieve your desired nose, you can use concealer to hide a pimple and you can even use a lip liner to increase your lips. Nevertheless, according to Reader’s Blog, individuals need creativity and self-expression in their lives in the weather of their desire. Hence, makeup is a common form of communication in our society.
At school, several students use makeup as a form of expression. Our generation (Gen Z) is one of the biggest groups in society to use cosmetics in a creative form on a daily basis. According to a student who decided to remain anonymous, wearing makeup to school helps them to improve their confidence in the morning. This student claimed they usually use the Jouer concealer, the rare beauty (by Selena g]Gomez) creme bronzer, the rare beauty liquid blush, and the rare beauty liquid highlighter, as her creme products. She then sets with the Fenty powder to set or the anastasia beverly hilds compact powder. Then she powder bronzed to enhance a sun-kissed look with the Anastasia Beverly Hills contour kit in the shade light medium. Furthermore, she adds back color to her face with the Kylie Cosmetic blush. Then she applies the KDV vegan waterproof eyeliner in the shade pitch black. She finalizes her brows with the Anastasia Beverly Hills brow gel in the shade of warm dark. For her lips, she used a combination of the rare beauty lipliner in a nude shade, a Dior lipstick, and Fenty lip paint. Finally, she sets everything in with a mac set and proper setting spray.
Hence, one’s passion for makeup may inspire one to work on their confidence and take care of their skin in order to feel better and to be able to express themselves.
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Makeup is not just a way to get prettier, its also a way of art and work. People such as Camila Araujo do artistic makeup such as making up as characters and famous people. The makeup industry is each year growing more and getting richer, such as Sephora, a huge makeup multi-seller brand that earns billions per year. Famous brands such as Chanel and YSL have being improving and growing there makeup area, getting attention from people all over the World.
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