I'm definitely one of those people who is guilty of not leaving the house without makeup. I wasn't particularly encouraged or discouraged to wear makeup when I was a teenager, but I've always been hugely self-conscious about my appearance, and wearing makeup definitely helped me. Occasionally I give myself challenges like wearing no makeup in front of friends or wearing less makeup than I usually do (and I'll admit that I usually wear quite a lot) when going somewhere casual. On some days I am able to complete my challenges, but on other days I end up getting way too anxious and having to retreat for the rest of the day.

But aside from makeup aiding my personal comfort, I honestly really do love makeup. I love the art of it, and I love testing out new products and experimenting. I just think it's really fun. Sometimes my friends and family members will ask me to do their makeup for them if they have an occasion to go to, and I get way too excited about it, haha.