Let’s face it, the majority of us are judged based on our outward appearance. The clothes we wear, hair color or style, and even how much makeup we wear can impact how people see us. One of the biggest trends that every woman loves to talk about is whether or not a woman should wear makeup.
Makeup adds to your beauty. No matter how good it may sound there are advantages and disadvantages to applying makeup. In this article, I will be helping you with the advantages and disadvantages of not wearing makeup.
Pros of Not Wearing Makeup
Not wearing makeup can be a liberating experience. It’s nice to have the option to leave your house without a full face of makeup on, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Here are seven amazing pros of not wearing makeup:
1. Makeup-free is better for your skin
Wearing makeup can clog pores and cause breakouts, especially if you’re not using a good cleanser or a clarifying mask to remove impurities from your complexion. Makeup-free skin has a chance to breathe and heal itself from any damage caused by products you’re using daily.
It also allows you to see what your natural skin color is, which can help with identifying future issues before they become too severe. You may think that wearing makeup covers up blemishes and imperfections, but it actually does more harm than good to your skin. Makeup can clog pores, causing acne.
It can also alter the pH balance of your skin, which can cause irritation and inflammation. Wearing too much foundation can strip your skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness and redness.
2. Save you time
It takes time to put on makeup, but it takes even more time to remove it. For those of us who do not have time in our daily schedules to spend hours putting on and taking off makeup, this is a major pro.
Makeup is time-consuming, especially if you have to do it every day. The average woman spends 30 minutes each morning putting on her face. That’s a lot of time that could be better spent on other things (like sleeping in). It can also lead to having less patience with others during the day, which isn’t good for anyone.
3. Save money
Buying makeup can be expensive, especially if you’re buying a lot of it and replacing it often. Plus, there are plenty of other products that you might want to try out when it comes to your skincare routine oils, cleansers, and moisturizers among them so spending money on makeup all the time could get expensive quickly.
The cost of makeup is often underestimated. When you take into account all the different products that are needed for a full look, it can get expensive fast. Spending $100 at Sephora once or twice a year might seem like nothing at the time, but over time it adds up quickly especially when you consider how much more money could be saved if those purchases were put toward something else instead (like bills or savings).
4. Help to prioritize skin health over cover-ups
If you’re not wearing makeup, it’s easier to prioritize your skin’s health. We spend so much time and money on makeup to cover up our imperfections when in reality, they are just temporary fixes that won’t last forever. Instead of focusing on covering up our flaws and blemishes, we should be focusing on taking care of our biggest organ our skin.
5. Help you feel more confident in your own skin
This is probably the biggest pro of not wearing makeup: feeling confident in your own skin. You don’t need a ton of fancy products or expensive cosmetics to look beautiful! Your natural beauty shines through when there’s no product masking it or clouding your true self.
When was the last time you felt comfortable enough to go out in public without any make-up on? If you’re anything like me, it’s probably been years since that happened! Taking a break from wearing makeup every once in a while can help boost your self-esteem as well as give your face some much-needed rest.
6. Makeup-free is eco-friendly
The average woman uses an estimated 15 pounds of makeup in her lifetime, much of it sold in plastic containers and surrounded by additional plastic, paper, or cardboard packaging. By refraining from purchasing these items you can make a meaningful difference to the environment.
Makeup is sometimes bad for your skin and the environment. The chemicals in makeup can be harmful to your health, especially if you don’t wash your face every day, which most women don’t. The chemicals in makeup can also pollute our water and soil, so by not wearing any, you’re helping clean up the earth.
Cons of Not Wearing Makeup
Not wearing makeup has a lot of pros. You can save time in the morning, save money and feel better about yourself. You can also avoid having to deal with the cons of not wearing makeup.
Here are some of the cons that come along with not wearing makeup:
1. Skin flaws will become evident
No matter how confident you are, your skin will have its imperfections. Makeup can hide these flaws, but if you go without it, you’ll see them shining through. You might think that without makeup, your skin will look flawless.
If you’re not wearing makeup, it’s only a matter of time before your skin flaws start to show. Whether it’s a blemish or a patch of dry skin, your face won’t look as healthy without foundation or concealer. If you don’t want to wear makeup all the time, keep some on hand so you can touch them up whenever needed.
2. You’ll spend more time perfecting your skin complexion
if you’re not used to wearing any at all, then you may find yourself spending more time making sure your skin looks flawless than you would if you were wearing foundation and concealer every day. This can be frustrating when all you want to do is wash off your face and go about your business without worrying about how much time it will take.
If you are the type that doesn’t like the use of makeup, then it might lead to spending more time on your skin trying to get the perfect skin to flaunt around.
3. You can’t transform your looks
If you’re going for a natural look, then good for you! It’s important to remember that makeup is just another form of art, and like any other form of art, it comes with the artist’s own personal style. Makeup gives you the edge to look different and transform your look to anything you want or feel.
If you have an important event that calls for a dramatic change in appearance or simply want to look like someone else for the day, you won’t be able to do so without makeup.
4. You’ll look paler in photographs
Makeup can be worn to enhance your features and make you look more like how you want to appear. But wearing makeup is also a great way to hide imperfections, like blemishes or dark circles under the eyes. If you don’t wear makeup on a regular basis, it may make you look paler in photographs than you really are.
Makeup makes you look bright with light during photoshoots, it’s one of the reasons why your favorite celeb always looks unbelievable in their Instagram posts.
5. Clueless about the latest makeup trends
As a woman in public spaces, you will become more self-conscious about the way you engage with other women (especially strangers) because entering conversations regarding things such as makeup and fashion is essential to gaining status among female peers.
The makeup and fashion world is one of the most discussed topics among women. Not having a clue or not being interested could make you step back from such a party or conversation.
6. You’ll be short of products in your bag during emergencies
One of the major reasons women carry bags is because makeup might need re-painting when fading or using more lip-gross on your lips. When they carry these bags they pack along what might be urgently needed either by them or someone else during emergencies.
Even if you don’t have a makeup emergency, there are always things in your bag that could come in handy when something unexpected happens. For example, a cotton ball, cotton bud, or lip color all of which might be used by someone else because you never know who might need it.
Conclusion
The choice is ultimately up to each individual. Also, there are no real negative effects of not wearing makeup. It’s more a matter of personal preference, whether you like wearing makeup or not. Each will have their own reasons and these reasons they should not feel ashamed of, as it should be their own choice.
Not wearing makeup should not be looked at as something that should be made fun of. It should not be said in a negative tone, but rather in a non-existent one so that the world knows that it is okay for who you are and the way you want to live your life.
