Like most girls, I was infatuated with makeup from a young age. Mainly lipsticks and the application of foundation. I remember always looking at women older than me to see how they had applied their makeup. Like, what color eyeshadow they were wearing, how cakey their foundation was applied (and if it even matched their true skin color), and just how much makeup was on their face in general. The majority of the time I was confused as to what look they were trying to achieve, what with their eyebrows looking like drawn on worms and wearing an excessive amount of blue eyeshadow was apparently a good idea. There were times when I saw the occasional “normal” woman wearing just the right amount of makeup and it brought some faith into me that not all makeup applications are bad applications. Then, in the sixth grade I finally asked my mom if I could get my own makeup. At first she seemed a bit hesitant, but I assume she remembered how old she was when she first started to wear it herself. So, we set a date to go to the mall and test it out to see if I truly liked it. I remember being all giddy and nervous on the inside. “Is it going to be as great as I imagined it to be?” or “Was the lady at the counter going to give me a cake face?” were the type of questions going through my mind, plus more, a mile a minute. We walk into Macy’s and I see the MAC counter in all of its glory. The infamous makeup I’ve been hearing about, the one and only makeup brand that mattered at the
The advancement in the cosmetic industry has increased since the introduction of makeup towards young teenager has become viral. To these students, makeup is an experiment on finding this true passion and beauty. The article, “Makeup is a form of Art”, states that makeup is an art form when seen in the perspective of human beings as a canvas and that, “Each day, the canvas is blank yet again and a new makeup look can be created.”In addition, every shade of eye shadow, every lip shade, and the different type of brushes all incorporate the transformation of a person's personality or ideas to deliver the message of who they are. Young girls and guys from the ages twelve to around 18 begin their introduction of makeup out of curiosity and issues with insecurities, but part of it was accumulated with the idea of building it into a talent. In one of my interviews, I selected Thalia Zuniga to represent this argument as she is a woman who created her own YouTube channel and a separate Instagram account that gives her the ability to share her artistic concepts to other people. She states, “Makeup is an art. I don’t put pink on my eyelid because I'm insecure. I wear makeup because it is an art, it’s a way to transform yourself into a form of art itself… it takes skill to get to the beautiful, creaseless beauty that makeup is,”
In high school I hardly ever wore makeup and when I did it was 50 shades of the wrong color! Never knew how to wear concealer properly, didn’t know there was such a thing as filling in my eyebrows which, if you know me you know that it is a HUGE obsession of mine. I currently dye my eyebrows brown because I have super white eyebrows
Traveling is one of my family’s favorite things to do. The family has visited numerous places throughout the United States, however, none are as memorable as Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta, there are many places to go and sights to see such as: Cola-cola factory, Cabbage Patch Kids Factory, Under Ground Mall, the Zoo, Atlanta Braves Stadium, Six Flags Over Georgia, Stone Mountain Park, and the Atlanta Aquarium, are all in or near the city of Atlanta. The three that we visit on every trip to Atlanta are Six Flags, Stone Mountain, and the Atlanta Aquarium.
Of course, like any beginner, it took time to get the hang of it; but the allure of new designs and bright colors ensured I didn’t stay clueless for long. However, not everyone supported this interest. Friends wondered why I had changed, especially since I had been at the same school since kindergarten. Any difference was magnified, and often unwelcome. But for me, makeup represented more than a way to be cool or pretty-- it meant I was free to grow and
Makeup wasn’t the easiest thing to find or create. The things makeup contained back then will leave you breathless. I wouldn’t have imagined that makeup used so many different things through history. Makeup has a lot of steps to it than just applying it on your face. Makeup seems like it’s nothing but it has a lot to it especially history because it has changed a whole lot over time. It hasn’t only changed by the ingredients but the colors and designers as well as time keeps going by new things also come out.
makeup, it fascinated me. I started off by grabbing my sisters or my mom’s makeup when they weren't home. I would try to do exactly what I would watch them do, it wasn’t great at all. They would make fun of me and call me a clown but I didn't care, I loved it. As I grew older, my mom would let me watch videos on the computer. I would go to YouTube and watch makeup tutorials. I wished I could have all the makeup in the world but I was too young to even work. I had to beg my mom to buy me makeup or even give me her old makeup that she did not use. She always told me I looked beautiful without makeup and I didn't need it but there was something about makeup that I loved. I grew older and older and started getting better and better. I even started my own collection of makeup.
As I grew up, I learned more about makeup products and application techniques, which I apply on a daily basis as I feel like I need to apply makeup in order to be physically attractive. I have also discovered and applied other physically enhancing mechanisms to my life to enhance my physical appearance, such as threading my eyebrows, coloring my hair and bleaching my face. I continue to strive to do what I can in order to achieve and live up to this beauty ideal I deem as being
Now day's when you say you love make up it's because you want to look good for boys, or because you're insecure. My parents distinguish make up to be ostentatious, but in retrospect I use it to pop character into me.
Because the creams and powders come in dainty cases and tubes with different brushes, makeup can be applied in a certain way with certain tastes and styles. As an instance of this, each Sunday morning, when I prepare for churchgoing, my makeup bag appears on my dresser, ready to add some flare to my features. Usually, I prefer a natural, fresh look: a bit of length added to my eyelashes, a creamy colored eyeshadow, brushed on with a light hand, and a small amount of facial highlighting. There does, however, come a time when I feel a bit more daring. The makeup bag, once again, appears. Occasionally, I enjoy adding petite eyeliner wings to frame my brown eyes, darker shades of eyeshadow, and a swipe of dramatic burgundy lipstick for a more distinguished pop. Taylor Swift's red lipstick could serve as another example; It has become her own iconic symbol. Several of her songs, both in videos and lyrics, sing of how she has “got that red lip classic.” In a way, this crimson hue packs a punch, announcing Swift's strength and independence. Not only can makeup be used to state confidence, but also as a this-is-me
Have you ever watched a movie and wondered how something was created? A simple scar, a horrific creature, even a mutilated limb can be created to a mystifying degree of realism. Special effects makeup has been, and always will be a passion of mine. Over the years, I’ve found myself to never really pay attention to a movie that plays, but rather, always be fascinated with the little details that no one really notices. I’ve always sat and wondered exactly how certain effects were created. The curiosity as lead me to attempt to recreate some of the effects that I’ve seen. Research has lead me to acquire a vast knowledge of the molding process that makeup artists use to create prosthetics, I have become familiar with well-known makeup artists, and I have discovered certain replacements for the time consuming processes that may occur during the creation phase.
Throughout time the world’s perception of makeup has always been seen as a way for women to enhance their facial features, a way to feel more accepted into society, and as a way to gain the attention of another individual. Society has set specific standards that women and only women can wear makeup. Although in theater productions it was socially acceptable for men to paint their faces, it was not encouraged that men use their cosmetic abilities outside of performances. Many cultures have drilled the idea into their son’s heads that they cannot wear or play with makeup because they would lose their masculinity. Applying makeup was never seen as a way of self expression, but that a woman's natural beauty wasn’t good enough and that her
When I was four years old I remember going into my parent's bathroom. I was curious when I saw my mother's makeup and blow dryer. There were so many different colors everywhere, pinks, browns, greens, blues. I tried some of the colors I saw even know I didn't know what they were. Eventually, my mom came in and she tried not to laugh because of the way I looked. She said Kristal would you like me to teach you how to put makeup on. Of course, my four-year-old self-said yes. My mother washed off my face and tells me Remember you won't need makeup to define your beauty you are gorgeous with and without makeup. As she is teaching how to apply makeup telling me what everything was for the only thing I truly remember is those words and how beautiful
Have you ever woke up and thought that you needed a better looking face? Many women are very judgmental when it comes to the way they look compared to other women’s appearances. If you ever want to “put your face on” to look smokin’ hot or just to raise your self-confidence, follow these steps and you’ll be bringing the fellas’ home, or some of you guys may also be bringing the fellas home as well.
Things like that can make a huge impact on not just adults, but children too. Children love to learn from their parents. They try on their shoes, their clothes, but they also try on their makeup. Starting around the age of 10, young girls are exposed to the overuse of makeup by adults, and are taught that it makes you more
Every girl loves to feel beautiful. Whether it is occasional or an everyday thing, makeup is a great way to make all people feel beautiful. Makeup is one of many ways for people to express themselves. It is an art that anyone can do. Although, just about anyone can dabble a little in makeup, there are a few important basic steps to perfecting your makeup.