Makeup is a form of expression, a way to show our personality and feel good about ourselves. And in the queer community, this expression is even more important, since it allows us to break with gender norms and show our true identity. Therefore, in this article I bring you some makeup tips especially designed for queer people.
1. Find your style
The first thing you should keep in mind is that there is no single type of queer makeup. Each person has their own style and it is important to respect it. Don’t feel pressured to follow trends, look for what makes you feel comfortable and represents you.
2. Prepare your skin
Before you start putting on makeup, it is important that you have a good skin care routine. Cleansing, toning and moisturizing your face is essential for makeup to look better and last longer. Furthermore, healthy and cared for skin is the basis for any look.
3. Experiment with colors
One of the advantages of being queer is that we don’t have to follow traditional beauty standards. So don’t be afraid to play with vibrant and different colors. Try shadows, lipsticks and eyeliners in different shades and discover which ones are your favorites.
4. Highlight your features
Makeup can be a very powerful tool to highlight your features and show your unique beauty. If you have large lips, try a lipstick in dark shades to highlight them. If you have big eyes, use shadows in light shades to highlight them.
5. Don’t be afraid to break the rules
Makeup has no rules and that is even more true in the queer community. Don’t be afraid to try new things and get out of your comfort zone. You can use lipsticks as shadows, shadows as eyeliners, the possibilities are endless!
6. Use vegan and cruelty-free products
In the queer community, it is also important to be aware of the products we use. Opt for brands that are vegan and cruelty-free. Additionally, there are more and more brands that offer inclusive shade and finish options for everyone.
7. Don’t get obsessed with perfection
Makeup is a form of art and as such, it does not have to be perfect. Don’t worry if you can’t get the perfect liner or if your base isn’t completely uniform. The important thing is that you feel comfortable and have fun in the process.
8. The importance of removing makeup
At the end of the day, it is important to remove all makeup from your face to maintain healthy skin. Use gentle, specific products for the eye area. And if you want, take the opportunity to do a skin care routine before going to sleep.
9. Be yourself
This is the most important tip. Makeup is a form of expression and the most important thing is that you feel comfortable with what you are showing to the world. Don’t worry about what others think, the important thing is that you feel good about yourself.
Even within the queer community, there are debates about the use of makeup. Some argue that it perpetuates heteronormative beauty canons, while others see it as a form of empowerment and expression. It is important to question our actions and choices, but at the end of the day, we must respect each person’s decision of how they want to present themselves to the world.
In short, makeup is a tool that allows us to show our true identity and express our personality. In the queer community, it’s especially important to find our own style and stay true to it. Don’t be afraid to try new things and remember that the most important thing is to be yourself and feel comfortable with what you show to the world. Long live diversity in makeup!
