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No Maybelline...we def are born with it.

There are some days (like this afternoon) where I go out and literally FACE the world without any or very minimal makeup up my face. And all the women scream, "WHAT!?!?!?! WHY WOULD YOU SET YOURSELF UP FOR PUBLIC HUMILIATION LIKE THAT?!?!?!?" haha ok, so thats a bit extreme.
But, sometimes I need to do a "security check" and make sure that I am not putting my self worth in the makeup that I wash off of my face every night, but in the God that created me....just the way I am.
Its a fun examination. Ladies I challenge you to add this to the list. You might be surprised at how much identity you have allowed yourself to find in the makeup pallet OR there is that chance you will be pleasantly surprised at the compliments you receive when you think you look your "worst".
The best makeup you can wear....is a smile. :D

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  1. wow... thanks for this.
    I think I actually needed a reminder to be myself more often. :)

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  2. yes! totally agree. thanks for posting Jenny :)

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