Everybody wants to look good. That is a Fact. Whether it's for a significant other, or for yourself; to have a great profile picture, to go out or even when you're just wearing sweatpants and watching tv all day. Who doesn't want to be pretty ? Self-love is important, and, although looks are not the be-all end-all of our lives, actually smiling when you see yourself in a mirror never hurts. It is also accepted that make-up aims to make you look different. I am not saying it automatically makes you prettier, but for those who enjoy it, it is a fun way to transform your face into anything you want. So why is an innocent and creative way of making you feel good about yourself still is subjected to such a heavy stigma and stereotypes ? And I am not only talking about the take-her-swimming-on-the-first-date-and-only-fake-girls-wear-makeup kind of stereotypes, but just the « only girls wear makeup » part. …show more content…
Boys generally aren't expected to « be » pretty, this very word being seen a negative when aimed towards any boy or man older than 10. Let's also dwell on that : when someone uses « pretty boy » as an insult, several things are implied : the target is 1. Vain so he's also 2. Effeminate which automatically means that he's 3. Gay. Of course, every gay person is pretty, but -spoilers !- being pretty doesn't make you gay. Which leads us directly to the main point of the article : makeup. Let's take a look at the equation, shall we