Women have always had a desire to please, to be appreciated. They pay so much attention on their appearance that some of them can not conceive to let people see them natural.

Makeup is a "must have" for a lot of women, and my opinion on that is divided. I believe that makeup is a great invention. It really helps reveal another aspect of women's beauty. It is like a house that you decorate with pieces of art to make it more appealing. Applying makeup can be considered as art. There are codes, and specific ways to apply it, and that is an art to master in order to look flawless.

My only issue with makeup is when women feel uncomfortable without it. Women shouldn't feel less beautiful or attractive without it. Makeup shouldn't be something that is absolutely needed. All women are beautiful with or without makeup.

The only time that I can understand a woman who cannot go without makeup is when she has a skin problem. If she is a public figure, or simply a "normal" individual, it is perfectly understandable that she wants to conform to certain standards. However, it should not be causing a self-confidence issue.

I would like to give a big shout-out to one of my favorite singers, Alicia Keys, who has now decided to go without makeup. She opened her heart in a letter a few days ago about her insecurities. She revealed that she was afraid of appearing without makeup, she was terrified by people's opinions on her image, but now she wants to face her fear.

This is a great example for all the women out there who feel unattractive without makeup. This new decision of Alicia Keys made me discover a new person. The "true" Alicia, without makeup. I can say that she looks amazing natural. In fact, her face makes her look very young. I have always admired Alicia, and I am so proud of her. She gives me more reasons to think that beauty is so subjective and that what society is advertising should not be what we automatically go for at the point where we are losing ourselves.

Women rely too much on appearance and not on other more important things like talent and personality. Women are amazing. The way they look does not define them. It is time to get in formation, and do a revolution. Women want to be accepted for who they truly are, and for their real self. Makeup is only the icing on the cake, and there is so much to discover in the cake. But most importantly, love yourself.

"To me beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin. It is about accepting who you are." -Elen Degeneres