I thought I should describe what makeup I’ve actually stopped using this month. As for all you know I’ve never worn makeup anyway! For a non work day I would usually wear concealor, bronzer, mascara and lip gloss. If I’m ever unwell or in a real rush I may do the school run with only… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 5: What’s changed?
Author: Susan Merrick
Makeup Free Month Day 4: First Comments
So I thought I’d share a few comments that I’ve had so far from friends and family. ‘Wow, you’re brave! I just couldn’t do it! ‘ (this has been said by several female friends who I actually didn’t know wore much makeup anyway! Amazing how subtle it can be, and how much we do… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 4: First Comments
Makeup Free Month Day 3: My skin scrub
I initially started thinking about doing this in early 2013. There was a lot of discussion in the press about skin products and pregnancy. What I kept thinking (regardless of what the research did or did not find ) was what about our skin anyway? I’ve been pregnant, twice, and thought more carefully about what… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 3: My skin scrub
Makeup Free Month Day 2: Trying not to care!
Have spent ‘some’ time on google trying to find good colours to wear so as not to wash out my au natural skin! Should I be doing this? Or should I just not be caring? Hmmm I care. Will walk around channelling fresh faced confidence…. And try to cut down on coffee/chocolate replacing with water…..… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 2: Trying not to care!
Makeup Free Month Day 1: Did anyone even notice?
I’ve done it! My first day of my Makeup free month, and it included going to work! I thought wearing no makeup would save me time in the morning…. Turns out I spent an extra 15 min instead trying to figure out a hair style that would balance no make up! I’m sure I will… Continue reading Makeup Free Month Day 1: Did anyone even notice?