No makeup! What???

The other day, I saw a friend who I have not seen in a while. She gave me a hug, then pulled back to look at me and said, "you are not wearing makeup! Me either! I'm going Alicia Key's". Interesting. I didn't know Alicia Keys had stopped wearing makeup, even on the red carpet. I did a little research, and was so impressed by her reason for going au natural. She said in a recent article, "One of the things I'm tired of is the constant judgment of women". She wants to break free from the stereotype of a perfect woman, since it is impossible to obtain. Since announcing her no-makeup campaign, Alicia Keys has been seen with a fresh face, free of makeup, and inspiring others to do the same. While I admire her "take me as I am" attitude,  I don't feel strongly either way. Sometimes I enjoy wearing makeup and feel good about myself when I do put it on.  Other times I feel good about myself and I'm good with just moisturizer and lip balm. I'm definitely not afraid to go out in public without makeup, but I'm not a celebrity, either.  No one is following me around with their camera. So, go on, Alicia! I'm glad you are proud not to hide behind a "mask of makeup". And go, all you women out there! Be who you want to be, with or without makeup!

BHW