How Looking Good Makes You Feel Good
Some people prefer to wear makeup, whereas other people prefer a fresh face. Society tells women that they only look good with makeup on, but that’s not necessarily the case.
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You have the right to look however you want
Some people like to keep it all-natural or wake up and go without a layer of foundation on, but others find makeup freeing because it allows you to look however you want and can create the exterior that you envision.
Regardless of how you appear, looking good can make you feel good on the inside – whatever that means to you.
Why people don’t wear makeup
Some people go natural because they feel like they’re their genuine selves without makeup on. You want people to like you for who you are, which is why going without makeup can be advantageous for those who feel most like themselves without it. It’s okay if you don’t like makeup or don’t enjoy putting it on. You don’t have to.
If this is the case for you, there are so many other ways to put yourself together and show yourself some love like keeping a rejuvenating skincare routine, putting on clothes that you feel good in, or painting your nails. Just like some prefer to go without it, others feel like they want to highlight their best features using makeup.
Why people choose to wear makeup
When you wear makeup, you can accentuate the characteristics you like. Maybe, you want to highlight your eyes by putting on eyeliner or accentuate your cheekbones. Makeup can be a great way to showcase physical qualities.
Some people also use it for creative purposes and enjoy going all out; giving yourself a full-face makeup look can be a fun way to express yourself. Wearing makeup is like adding art to a blank canvas, and it’s about more than just looking good – it’s also about having fun!
The makeup routine
An aspect of wearing makeup that people enjoy is the process of putting it on. You could put on some music that makes you feel excited and ready to go out while you put on your foundation, powder, lipstick, mascara, or whatever it is that you enjoy wearing that makes you feel good about yourself.
Many people like wearing makeup exclusively when they have a special occasion or are going out with friends and others who enjoy applying cosmetics on a daily basis have a special routine for those outings. Having a makeup routine can make you feel calm and serve as a time that you take for yourself; it’s crucial me-time for a lot of individuals.
The important thing is that you put on what makes you feel good when you walk out of your door and into the world, whether that’s moisturizer alone or a full face of makeup.
Looking good on the outside makes you feel good on the inside
Whatever cosmetics, clothes, tattoos, or other aesthetic attributes you choose to dawn, looking good on the outside can make you feel good on the inside. Expressing yourself is important for a lot of people, and no one can tell you how to do that except for yourself. Maybe, you want to express yourself but feel like you have to hide from the world, or maybe, you’re not quite sure who you are or how to express it. One way that you can get to the bottom of these thoughts and feel good about yourself is therapy.
Whether you work with a local counselor or you pick a therapist to see online, you can find ways to feel good about yourself both on the outside and the inside. Liking your appearance can make you feel good about yourself to some degree, but working on your internal self is also an important part of feeling good about you.
Marie Miguel has been a writing and research expert for nearly a decade, covering a variety of health-related topics. Currently, she is contributing to the expansion and growth of a free online mental health resource with BetterHelp.com. With an interest and dedication to addressing stigmas associated with mental health, she continues to specifically target subjects related to anxiety and depression.
