Make-up is an art that has been around since women rubbed kohl on their eyes and thought "I look hot". I think by wearing more non-conformist make up you're going against what your friend says.

I went to an all girls school and heard the same junk from almost every girl, like we're pressured for this, and that, blah blah blah. But you tell me when was the last time you felt pressure to put on red e/s, aqua e/l, or black lipstick?

It's an art and your face is the canvas. Make up is art that is alive because it's part of you when you wear it and how you wear it. There's some kind of feeling you need to have when you wear red lipstick or bright pink eyeshadow. You don't need to hide behind the neutrals, you're showing your face and your art, putting it out there for the world to see. You have to have the mindset of thinking that YOU like it and that's all that matters.
Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

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