I've closely observed the way guys respond to women and makeup. It's actually quite fascinating. Most of the time, they don't respond to it at all: from the new mascara to the lipstick shade I felt like trying out. However, when they do notice, they immediate find their way to the topic of why we wear it in the first place.

As a woman, I know why most of us wear makeup. People take a very good amount of time applying their makeup on a daily basis. We don't do it because we want to make ourselves look more desirable for men. I mean honestly... who is going to invest HUNDREDS of dollars a year on makeup supplies so a guy can barely notice my alluring shade of eyeshadow.

Women are constantly asked why they wear makeup or who they are trying to impress. There are typically two viewpoints towards women: "They look so put together, I wish I could be like them or, "they put way too much effort into makeup so they must be insecure." I want to defend those who do choose to wear makeup more often than not. There is nothing wrong with those who choose to go natural (like myself) but every now and then I put effort and precision into doing my makeup so I will stand up for my fellow makeup lovers.

It's very simple, really. We wear makeup because we like it.

Now I'm not a complete makeup fanatic but I will truthfully admit that makeup is indeed an art. Have you seen what people can do with a couple makeup brushes? Wow. I've seen countless of makeup videos and I am in awe of the artistic ability that women have when it comes to makeup. Makeup gives us creative freedom to do what we want. We're able to try out different looks without feeling as though we're wasting our time because if you mess up you just start over. It's a way for us women to be expressive. You can gauge a tiny portion of someone's personality based on their makeup looks. Some women go for the dramatic look while others go for a more natural look. Makeup says things about a woman that they usually do not say on their own.

In all honesty, women do makeup for themselves over anybody else. I'll admit that sometimes we do indeed wear makeup or put extra effort in order to impress guys or even other girls. However, majority of the time, when I go to put on makeup I'm doing it for myself. I feel good when I have my make up on. It's not like I feel ugly without it but it just gives me that extra boost of confidence that you need every once and a while. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to look good for yourself and feeling the need to wear makeup. So guys, before you go and say she's wearing makeup for you -- check your ego.

We don't go about our morning routines with a guy in mind. I'm not pressured to consider a guy's opinion when I want to try my Urban Decay Delinquent eyeliner and Mac "Sin" lipstick for the day. We're wearing our makeup because we look and feel damn good with it. It's our own personal way of expressing ourself, boosting confidence and making us feel damn good. Let me be the first one to tell you that when a woman feels and looks great, she can do anything.

So for those who love makeup and go the extra mile to look good, I have a message for you. You are not less than your natural counterparts, nor are you better than them. You are not weaker and you are not stronger. You are equal and you're still you with your makeup or without it.