How many times have you heard something like this: "Why do you wear so much makeup?", "I think you look better without any makeup," or "I think you'd look really good with makeup."

I've grown up hearing these questions, and a majority of the time they come from males. What astonishes me every time is that there are people out there who genuinely believe their opinion about your appearance matters. But in case you've been living under a rock, here's a news flash that may be a little surprising to hear – I wear makeup for myself.

I wear makeup for one person only, and that's me. I don't wear makeup to catch guys' attention or try to compete with other girls. I wear makeup because I like the way it makes me feel. For those who have never experimented with makeup, it may be a little hard to understand. I use makeup in a way that enhances my features. In fact, that's what makeup was made for. A lot of people think that girls use makeup as a mask to cover their true selves, but that's not what makeup does at all. When I'm having a bad day, putting on a little mascara or lip gloss genuinely makes me feel better about myself. It's not that we rely on makeup, but it gives us an extra boost of confidence that we sometimes need.

What I find funny is that a lot of guys think that girls want their advice about their appearance. But here's the thing, most of us don't care whether or not you like how we look. We don't put on makeup for you. And if we do, it's not something you should take lightly. If a girl puts on makeup because she knows you like it or wants to impress you, then you should really appreciate it. A lot of effort goes into getting that perfect look. While to you it may seem like a waste of time, it takes a lot of skill to be able to put on makeup well.

Makeup is an art form. One of the reasons I love it so much is because it's like my face is a canvas, and the makeup is paint. There are so many different looks I can create depending on my mood. Sometimes I just want to wear a little eyeliner and some mascara, while other days, I want to go a little bolder and wear a pop of color. In a way, wearing makeup is like choosing your clothes. The makeup I put on depends on the event. If it's casual, I'll keep it simple. But if it's formal, I'll break out the glitter.

Makeup is a way girls and guys can express themselves. Some people like wearing it and some people don't, but there's no right or wrong way. If you want to wear makeup, go ahead and do it! If you're not that interested in it, then don't let others pressure you into thinking it's a beauty requirement. While makeup has become a societal standard over time, there will always be hypocrites. So it's ultimately up to you to decide how you want to look. At the end of the day, if I choose to put on makeup, I'm doing it because I want to, not because anyone told me I had to.