Makeup should be fun, not fascist.
Kevyn AucoinRead
Beauty is about perception, not about make-up. I think the beginning of all beauty is knowing and liking oneself. You can't put on make-up, or dress yourself, or do you hair with any sort of fun or joy if you're doing it from a position of correction.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True beauty comes from self-acceptance and perception rather than superficial enhancements.
In this quote, Kevyn Aucoin emphasizes that genuine beauty is rooted in how one perceives and appreciates oneself rather than relying on external adornments like makeup. He underlines that engaging in beauty rituals should originate from a place of self-love and joy, rather than from a sense of inadequacy or the desire to 'correct' oneself.
Themes
BeautySelf-AcceptancePerceptionSelf-LoveMakeup
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a self-esteem workshop to encourage participants to embrace their true selves.
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