Makeup Free Month Day 27: bad skin day and ingredients

Bad skin today. A combination of not enough sleep (thanks to excited children who decide they only need a few hours when on holiday!), red wine last night (my excitement when on holiday) and the time in my cycle. It’s a day when I would normally want makeup. So I feel like this is a… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 27: bad skin day and ingredients

Makeup Free Month Day 25: Success and Suncream

I’m reading a book at the moment about women, business, goal setting, success etc. Some of it I have to take with a pinch of salt. Having had my very british upbringing it’s enthusiasm makes me giggle/raise my eyebrows at times. But some of the tips are good old common sense that are easy things… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 25: Success and Suncream

Makeup Free Month Day 17 My Street Art!

I’m jumping up and down with excitement as I introduce my finished Street Art video project that inspired me to go Makeup Free! Huge thanks to Ashley Meneely and Starr Meneely for your fabulous efforts in getting this done, to The Glass Child for your beautiful song, to Ann Marie Black for babysitting (so I… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 17 My Street Art!

Makeup Free Month Day 15: Pretty much halfway!

Well I’m pretty much halfway through my month without makeup. I’ve looked at what cosmetics I use, why I use them, some history of makeup and a bit about feminism and makeup. I’ve discussed makeup with relation to professionalism, confidence and self esteem, and where these assumptions/ideas come from. I’ve talked about some reactions I’ve… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 15: Pretty much halfway!