Makeup is my passion. Outside of schoolwork and my sorority I genuinely enjoy doing my makeup. My love for makeup really did not begin until my first year of college. Of course, I enjoyed putting on makeup and looking pretty for events and school but I really did not worry too much about it. I did not spend an overly obscene amount of money on makeup. I also did not really care about if my makeup looked "out of this world". Then, it happened, BAM! I was obsessed with looking my best and keeping up with the newest trends and newest products.
It all began when I was scrolling through Pinterest. We all know what Pinterest is and how it works. I was scrolling absentmindedly, I believe I was looking for some craft ideas for my sorority. As I was scrolling through the posts, as we all do, I came across a post that really caught my attention because this extremely pretty girl had what looked like flour on her face. The caption said the newest makeup trend, baking. I raised my eyebrow, suspicious and intrigued at the same exact time. I clicked on the post and was transferred to a Youtube account under the name Heidi Hamoud. I sat back and watched the video. After the video was completed, my jaw was basically on the floor. The girl's face looked matte and perfectly highlighted. I could not help myself and watched the video another time. Three hours later, I realized I had watched at least thirty of her tutorials. The obsession had began.
As soon as I had enough money, I hauled myself and a couple friends to Sephora and picked up quite a few new products, most of them mentioned in Heidi Hamoud's videos. I filled my bag, purchased my new treasures and scurried home to try out the new products. After one baking experience I was hooked. I slowly started following beauty Youtubers on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. I subscribed to beauty Youtubers like Jaclyn Hill and Manny Mua. I religiously tuned in to their newest videos and if I had the cash I bought one or two of their favorite products that I thought could benefit me.
During this experience of discovering my love for makeup, I also discovered a lot of things that I personally was doing that was EXTREMELY unhealthy for my skin. I realized you need moisturize if you are going to be putting on makeup. I also learned that you need to use moisturizers and cleansers that are specific to your skin type. I also came out of my stage of denial and admitted to myself that I have oily skin. Such oily skin that by the end of the day, since I was not using the correct products for my skin, my makeup looked like a hot mess. I made those changes and now almost every time I do my makeup someone on campus compliments me. The fact that someone else notices how much effort I put into my look that day really makes me feel like I am on cloud nine.
Now, before you all think I just do my makeup for attention, rather it be from a boy or not, that is not the case. I love doing makeup for me and only me. I enjoy looking my best. I feel an extra sense of confidence when I look in the mirror and my eyeliner is perfectly winged and my brows are on fleek. Confidence is key. A little public service announcement to bring this article to a close, makeup is a form of expression; just like art and writing. Makeup is beautiful and fun. I live day to day obsessed with the artistry that is makeup. There is nothing wrong with it and you should not feel the need to take a girl swimming on the first date because her makeup looks almost too good; appreciate the time and effort that look took and encourage the beauty.
