Top 10 Best Things About Makeup

This easily takes the top spot for me. I used to be ashamed that I loved makeup artistry back in fifth grade because everyone assumed it was for superficial reasons. I just love art, and if I can wear it? That's the ultimate artistic self-expression.

I don't wear makeup much, but when I do, I really like the whole emo, scene sort of thing. If you met me in real life, you'd notice I sort of act like that.

Faces are like sheets of paper. You can do anything with them!

Agreed. I can't leave the house without putting some black eyeliner on my eyes.

It's so fun. I can spend hours applying makeup with no intention of ever going outside the house. I just enjoy the process of spending time doodling on my face.

Something I don't quite find legitimate. I don't think your confidence should come from your outward appearance, but if looking amazing makes you feel amazing, go for it. Always take pride in your presentation, as long as it doesn't consume you.

What I wear and apply to my face reflects my mood. Being able to be myself and have it translate physically is very therapeutic!

I'm sure Gene Simmons could learn a thing or two from this list.

Trust me, my ability to draw people has greatly improved after learning how to apply makeup. I've gained a better understanding of facial bone structures, features, and proportions. It also taught me which colors, finishes, and intensities look good, and when.

This is mostly what I do instead of classic beauty stuff (which I still love). I just think special FX offers more creative freedom. It's endlessly fun to transform into the Terminator, the Mad Hatter, or a mermaid, for example - whatever you're feeling that day. Getting it to look realistic is so satisfying.

Once again, if you like the way it looks and there's something you're really insecure about, go ahead and use makeup to cover it up. Makeup is for you, in the end.

I feel like girls (and even boys) have used makeup to defy gender roles and societal expectations. The goth, emo, and scene cultures embrace anti-conformity and self-expression. It can be a form of anti-conformity.

I wear makeup looks from the early 2000s, and society hates the looks and calls them mistakes.

I'm a goth, and I like black, purple, blue, and red makeup, or cute zombie makeup.