Selena Gomez is getting 'authentic' by embracing no-makeup, and in doing so joining a beauty trend that more celebrities and ordinary people should follow, say experts.
The Rare Beauty founder, 31, took to Instagram on Sunday to share a black and white photo of herself without makeup and looking directly into the camera. She captioned the photo, “Real,” and the image drew praise in the comments section.
More and more celebrities of all ages are resisting beauty norms and championing embracing their natural look. Experts say this is a healthy trend we can all learn from.
Pamela Anderson, another star who made headlines for ditching makeup, told Allure in a February interview: , can I help you? ”
The Baywatch star previously revealed in an October interview with French Vogue that she won't be wearing makeup for Paris Fashion Week events, saying, “I don't want to compete with my clothes.”
“I'm not interested in makeup right now,” she told Vogue. . Sometimes you need to challenge yourself with beauty. ”
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Why do celebrities prefer natural styles?
Gomez and Anderson aren't alone. In August 2020, Kelly Ripa teased her gray roots, and in March 2021, Katie Couric went makeup-free for a People magazine spread, saying the experience left her feeling “liberated and vulnerable.” ” he said. Justin Bateman told 60 Minutes Australia in April that despite comments about his appearance online, he thinks he looks “terribly” older naturally. I confessed that I was there.
“I like feeling like I'm a different person now than I was when I was 20,” Bateman said. “I like to look in the mirror and see the evidence. … I think my face represents me, and I like that.”
Susan Yara, founder of Naturium Skin Care and the YouTube channel Mixed Makeup, told People Spread, which previously made headlines in USA TODAY Couric, that “as women get older, they fade into the background.'' He said he was against the standard of “I'm going to go.”
“Men seem to grow more as they get older,” she says. “It should be the same for women. We have more confidence and confidence, and we bring wisdom that only comes with age.”
Cassandra Bankson, a medical esthetician and YouTube skincare personality, previously told USA TODAY that “getting older is a privilege,” adding, “We're grateful for how our skin takes care of us.” We should embrace our skin and the story our skin tells us.”
Bateman shared this sentiment, explaining to 60 Minutes Australia her motivations for refusing cosmetic surgery, saying she thought it would “erase” the authority she had gained over the years. It seemed like there was.
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Tips for embracing a natural look
If you have mixed feelings about seeing yourself without makeup or showing signs of aging, experts offer the following advice:
◾ Be selective about your social media. Dr. Michael Keyes, a plastic surgery fellow at the University of Louisville, encourages people to follow influencers who post raw, unfiltered photos. He said celebrities “often use filters and photo editing apps to minimize skin discoloration, wrinkles, and excess fat in unwanted places. What's real and what's fake from a health perspective? “It is important to be aware of this,” he added.
◾ Adjust your makeup routine. Aging is inevitable, but you can take steps to look and feel better. Dr. Heidi Gudarzi, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and medical dermatology, suggested replacing foundation with a tinted sunscreen for a glow that doesn't hide your natural features.
◾ Be kind to yourself: Yara reminds us that we should be proud of our bodies, which each of us has experienced as we grow older. “My confidence is really my secret weapon, something I've gained through years of experience and getting comfortable with myself,” she said.
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Contributors: Jenna Ryu, Jay Stahl
