So every once in a while some woman will do the no makeup challenge, or do the half no makeup or whatever to challenge notions of beauty and self worth and blah blah blah. It's funny to me that people get shamed for wearing makeup everyday because it seems like we're being untruthful, or we're ashamed of how we look. For many of us, that couldn't be further from the truth. When I wear make-up I feel empowered. Aside from the fact that I look pale when I awaken in the morning, makeup give my face vitality, and color, and general brightness. All of that becomes a part of me when I'm wearing make-up. I couldn't tell you the times I resisted tears because I was wearing mascara. It made me stronger in those moments. Many cultures engage in face paint or warrior paint because they believe it will give them magical powers and allow them to defeat their enemies. My makeup gives me magical powers and allows me to defeat my enemies. So for all the anti-makeupers, don't catch me in my warrior paint cause I'm coming for you.
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| On the eyes: I did a lot today but thankful it's all from one palette. It's the MAKEUP FOREVER Artist Palette. On the lid: I-550 (Olive Gray), in the crease: D-652 (Celestial Earth), in the middle of the lid I have one 2 colors: I-524 (Pinky Beige) and ME-728 (Copper Red) and finally (whew!) I have on ME-930 Black Purple on the outer corner. On the lips: I have on Knockout from Pink Diamonds Cosmetics, a black-owned biz from a lovely lady in San Diego and I have on MAC lip liner in Vino to give it an ombre look. |
What are your best warrior faces? Send them to blackgurlzboldlips@gmail.com!
