10 Reasons Why You Should Wear Less Makeup

1. Your face will feel much lighter.

Makeup itself might not feel ‘heavy’ when applied onto the skin, but it is creating a whole other layer on top of your skin especially if you love to wear foundation and concealer as a base. These layers of makeup will feel like they are weighing your skin down, especially when you are traveling or being active. 

2. Opting to wear minimal to no makeup can save you a lot of time!

A full face of beautifully applied makeup takes time. Instead of having to wake up earlier to apply your makeup, opting for a minimalist routine will save you a lot of extra time. Think skinimalism - makeup that highlights your real skin instead of hiding it.

3. Minimal to no makeup can be better for your skin.

Going foundation free can be a big step for anybody who wears makeup daily, but applying less will do your skin so much good. Your skin is less likely to react to your makeup or break out due to clogged pores, especially in the summer months.

4. Makeup can be very expensive, especially if you use multiple products for different purposes.

If you wear makeup every day, then you might have already realized that it can be a very big expense, especially if you buy different products as highlight, contour, eyeshadow, and blush. That is why multipurpose products are becoming increasingly popular - they are time and money-saving! 

5. A full face of makeup can take away the warmth from your cheeks.

Full foundation and thick contouring can remove the warmth from your face, whereas showing off your skin’s natural texture is a good thing! Your real skin is beautiful and makeup should enhance it, not hide it.

6. It can damage your skin if you forget to take it off.

It is very easy to forget to take off your makeup, but it can really strip the skin of its natural oils. Forgetting to take off your makeup can also lead to breakouts, dehydrated skin and even redness & irritation. Commit to a daily skincare routine, and opt for vegan makeup that is more gentle on your skin.

7. You could become ‘obsessed’ with perfecting your makeup.

Many people get upset when they cannot replicate their idea of the perfect makeup and it can lead to an obsession. Not leaving the house unless everything looks perfect can become very damaging over time, causing insecurity and an unhealthy relationship with makeup.

8. Makeup obsession can lead to low self-esteem.

Applying makeup to make yourself feel more confident or to boost your self-esteem can work sometimes, but it can be problematic if you depend on makeup to feel beautiful. Remember: makeup is temporary, but natural beauty is constant! 

9. Natural beauty is a powerful statement.

Going against the ‘beauty standards’ and being your naturally beautiful self is very inspiring, not only to other women, but even young women, daughters, nieces and those in your life who look up to you. Create your own beauty standard and embrace your natural self.

10. You are beautiful with or without makeup!

You do not need makeup to be beautiful! True beauty comes from within.

Is your beauty bag in need of an upgrade? Celebrate your real self and skin with makeup that enhances your natural beauty.