Culture and Beauty
Bare-Faced Confidence
Because Makeup “Doesn’t Really Make Sense”
I loved Pamela Anderson’s bare-faced confidence at the Gotham Film Awards. While strolling along the red carpet, she told reporters that wearing cosmetics in her personal life didn’t “make sense.” Her comment got me thinking and raised an important question.
Why, in this day and age, is makeup still so popular?
Most significantly, Pamela’s message to the world made me consider why I’m wearing makeup, albeit only a touch, given that I believe it’s unnecessary.
I recalled my first time wearing it.
“Bridget. Don’t fidget while I apply your foundation.”
At 12, I didn’t consider cosmetics essential. But my mother was using me as a demonstration model.
Selling makeup and creams was a part-time job.
Mom: “You see, ladies? After cleansing and toning, we apply a base that covers imperfections and helps you look radiant.”
Imperfections? Radiance? Oh, I thought. I’m supposed to look perfect.
A nod to history
Me: “Wouldn’t it be terrific to shower and go in the mornings without putting on greasepaint?”
