Contouring, the next big evolution in cosmetics, has spread like wildfire across the globe. You've seen it on vine, Instagram, you might've even spent time blending yourself. While this trending technique is undoubtedly stunning, some venture as far to call the use of contour deceptive, unhealthy, and bad for those with low self-esteem. Would you agree?
Is our recent obsession with maquillage stylishly murdering our confidence? Although some make-up is nice, I would have to say we have traveled far from the original purpose of make-up, which was simply supposed to enhance our own natural beauty. In fact, if you were to Google the before contour and after photos of random women, you might find yourself second guessing on whether or not you're even looking at the same woman.
Some may argue this ending result is good, but I can't help but feel we are not only deceiving the public but worse yet ourselves. Perhaps instead of perfecting our skills at making our lips look plumper, and concealing our blemishes we should instead be finding ways to love ourselves and the qualities we've been given. Numerous dermatologists also find contouring physically harmful.
They express their strong dislike towards contouring for the simple fact that it clogs your pores, which is the leading cause of acne, boils, and even cysts that can seriously ruin your skin. Contouring has also proven itself not only to be physically harmful to humans but to our fellow furry friends that walk on fours. Not all makeup companies test their products on animals, but on the other side of the spectrum some still do, which is by no means healthy for the well being of lab animals, as you can imagine stirring up anger in some animal activists groups.
Mentally, contouring doesn't have the best track record either. A study shows that some depend so heavily upon their contouring skills to feel good about themselves that it can actually put a hamper on not only their esteem but their daily activates and social life. Some women refuse to leave their homes without first dabbing on their make-up, or will not go swimming or play sports that could taint their art.
Not to mention, we as the new generation of young women are the role models to younger girls everywhere. Your little sister, your cousins and nieces, girls you maybe babysit on the weekend, or girls you might just briefly pass by at the mall, they all look up to and idolize you.
Do we really want them to think in order to be beautiful first you must rush out and buy false eyelashes and cake your face, neck, and collarbone in bb cream? No, personally I think I might toss out my own highlighting kit and focus more on loving the skin beneath the foundation. What about you?
