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Q: For your information, I'm very plain. I never do anything to myself except tie my hair in a loose pony tail.

I hardly ever dress nice, or wear makeup or anything. I'm 16 years old, and I honestly feel like doing my hair, wearing makeup, wearing nice clothes and all that because I really think it'll help with my self-esteem issues. I've always noticed that I'm more confident whenever I wear makeup or do my hair, or dress nicely whenever I'm gone to a wedding or something.

My mother on the other hand absolutely doesn't want me wearing any makeup besides eyeliner, and lip gloss. She says that make up will ruin my skin, and that I'll become too accustomed to wearing it that I won't like my "real" face.

Anyways..
Do you think I should wear makeup, or should I not?
Share your personal experiences, and opinions. It'd help alot!

It's all about using the right brand of makeup, looking natural with it on, and knowing how to take care of yourself. You are not trying to look like a different person, just enhance your better features and cover up certain blemishes. You should honestly tell her about this self-esteem issue because that will help your case. If makeup makes you feel good about yourself, I don't see why you shouldn't wear it.. if you think it would help gain yourself confidence starting from the outside in. For example, you're not supposed to go to sleep with makeup on. You can keep it on during the day, but that should be it. Before bed, you should wipe your face clean with makeup remover and take care of your skin. I personally do not like using foundation, but you may find that bareminerals may work for you, which does not clog your pores as much. It's more important to have clear skin instead of putting makeup on. Try to use acne facewash daily and maybe toner and moisturizer if you need it. Have fun experimenting.

Rating: 5

Thank you for advice!
: ) I'll buy a good facewash, I'm in desperate need of one.

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