Every so often, I hear someone comment that wearing makeup isn’t feminist because it’s all about appealing to the male gaze and supports the sexualization of women. I don’t entirely buy that argument. My makeup is all about me. Makeup helps to keep me safe and find joy in my appearance. Makeup reminds me that I get to define what pretty looks like for me, reminding me that I love my cheekbones and my lower lip and the fact that my dark thick eyebrows underscore my emotions.
