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How Becoming a Beauty Editor Taught Me to Embrace My Makeup-Free Face

Who would've thought going makeup-less could make me feel prettier?

by Rebecca Norris | COMMENT

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There I sat, a 25-year-old beauty editor living in the fashion and beauty capital of the world, looking at my profile picture and briefly wondering if I'd really go through with it. There once was a time not too long ago when the idea of posting my bare face to Instagram -- land of unrealistic beauty standards and perfectly Facetuned Insta-models -- was unthinkable. No-makeup selfies were for celebrities with perfect skin only. At least, that's how I felt. But, like I said, that was then, so I proudly pressed 'post' -- and felt no regret. You see, nowadays, I have a genuine belief that beauty isn't so much about unicorn highlighters and a perfect cut crease (though I love those too). When I look in the mirror, what I regard as beautiful is a strong sense of self and an appreciation for my natural features. I hope one day this will be the accepted and appreciated norm for all women.

So, you might be wondering what happened that made me switch from a makeup-every-day kind of girl to a carefree, no-makeup advocate for beauty of all kinds. What if I told you it was diving into the beauty industry to begin with? Shocking, right? To take a page out of my book of growing self-confidence in barefaced beauty, click through for a lesson that might just change the way you look at your face -- and the way others perceive it.

Image via Instagram @rebeccaravee

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