#TeamNoMakeup vs #TeamMakeup - When Media Outlets STILL Pit People Against Each Other

I recently saw an article by Buzzfeed about #TeamNoMakeup and it actually frustrated me. They discussed Alicia Keys and how she's chosen to not wear makeup anymore. Don't get me wrong, I'm so happy for her and the fact she's making decisions about herself rather than letting anyone tell her. But they also discussed how makeup can cover your identity and your thoughts and ideas, and quite frankly I think that's bullshit.

I'm all for people feeling empowered by their own natural skin, but that's not to say that people who wear makeup don't love their own skin. Makeup is an artistic outlet in which people can express their identity and creativity in a way that's unique to them. I love makeup and find the whole process of putting it on very therapeutic but I'm still comfortable with my own skin, I mean - I did grow it myself!

Dividing people by creating two "teams" isn't going to help anyone. Forget "#TeamMakeup" and "#TeamNoMakeup" and inst

Some people may use makeup as a way of covering things that make them self conscious and these people shouldn't be put down for wanting to make themselves feel better or for concealing things that they may view as imperfections. They may do it so other people don't notice things like spots, but 99% of the time they do it purely because they want to.

Aside from the makeup comments I also wanted to address cosmetic surgery, such as lip fillers. I'm sure you all know about Kylie Jenner's lip fillers and the criticism she faced because of them - quite frankly the criticism was completely uncalled for. Whether she's a "role model" for the younger generation or not, she shouldn't put what would make her feel better about herself in second place behind what others what her to do. Kylie's lips are her own lips, she can do whatever the hell she wants with them regardless of your opinion. Just like any cosmetic surgery, it is the person's own choice as to what they want to do with their body - whether it's bigger boobs or a boob reduction, let the person decide what is best for them - not what you prefer.

Whether you chose to wear makeup or not to wear makeup, whether you chose you want cosmetic surgery or not - you are amazing and beautiful. Chose to make decisions based on what you want and what would make you happy and not what the media tell/influence you to do. If you want to do full glam (including false eyelashes and wings bigger than life itself) during the day - YOU DO THAT! If you want to wear bold eyes with bold lips, GO AHEAD! If you want to rock no makeup on a night out, YAS, DO IT!

Just do more of what makes you happy :)

Let me know in the comments below about whether you feel like media has influenced you to either wear makeup or not wear it!