To Paint (Thy Face) Or Not To

The worldwide cosmetics and perfume industry currently generates an annual turnover of US$170 billion. 

Gosh.
People really use a gargantuan amount of that stuff worldwide. I often debate amongst my family and friends whether we really need makeup to look good. Because:

There are women who have an everyday makeup regimen . Before going to a meeting of the 30 meetings of the day, they touch up their makeup. Even though it is against school rules I see my peers sneakily putting on lipstick.

They believe that their face is a blank canvas and a way to beautify is by painting it. Through makeup they can conceal their flaws and accentuate their features. It gives them that extra oomph.

But then again, it also means that they do not feel comfortable in their own skin sans makeup. Plus, there can also be a thing such as overdoing it.

Yikes

Then there is also the case where when you do not have makeup on and people see the real you.

So hot

But then again, there are girls who don't like makeup much. To them, the face isn't a blank canvas. It is already a painting, a masterpiece. Who in their right mind would muck up a masterpiece with yet more paint. They were born that way and they like it. Okay, the occasional lip gloss doesn't really matter, but not too much. Not too dark. This is as intense as it gets.

~*.{glamarous}.*~

Added bonus: Guys don't like too much makeup and the no makeup-makeup look is trending.  

Although I sort of come in this category I've seen how my makeup loving peers just look amazing. So while the girls who don't put on too much makeup blend in, the ones who love makeup obviously get more attention. 

Blending in

Standing out

Truth be told, I can't really put my finger on as to what is better? No makeup or lots of it. This argument may be used for other methods of beautification. I mean, do people really need to curl their hair for when they are going grocery shopping? Does she really need to be so decorated with jewellery everyday?

I don't know. You decide.