How to feel more confident when you're not wearing makeup

Hey. I love not wearing makeup. But I didn't always....so here's how I managed that story arch 🙃
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[@bzzybrie8232]

I really liked this video! Simple but packed. I was just telling myself to change my clothes and do a little skincare because I constantly wear my pajamas all day, face and lips dry, feeling like a little dust bunny unearthed from decades past. So now I feel less dusty, more bunny 🐰

[@nancykerrigan]

Liked for the "less dusty more bunny". 😆

[@taylorewalters]

“less dusty, more bunny” love that

[@Graenolf]

Just tested this out. Yup, it works.

[@Graenolf]

Just tested it out again. Worked a 2nd time

[@chefleen1254]

@@Graenolf a demonstration is needed good sir

[@AlexandraAnele]

A glowing endorsement

[@pamelama2067]

"I'm short, i have a pixie, I'm a little androgynous looking... sometimes i feel like i can look like a little boy." It's the first time I've heard a make up artist say something like that and seriously, it makes me feel a whole lot less alone about it, because I feel that way too having a pixie, being short and a bit androgynous. Thank you for being so transparent and natural. In another one of your videos you said that we shouldn't feel pressure to follow the makeup trends either but rather go for what suits us and it was another break for me, because none of those things fit me and I used to feel bad about my appearance. Thank you thank you for the zero click bait and the honesty of your work.

[@bossyboots5000]

Here here! 😂 I love the idea of a makeup artist saying, here's how to go without makeup. And Alexandra always has great, straight forward content free of click-bait drama.

[@chatnoir9038]

I don't wanna be mean or anything but this reminds me how it's a bit funny when cis people experience moments like this, of what is basically gender dysphoria... It's so interesting how it's framed so differently. For example, a cis woman getting a breast augmentation is gender-affirming care, just like when a trans woman does it. But it's seen completely differently in the eyes of society. Or when they get laser hair removal. Etc.

[@bossyboots5000]

@@chatnoir9038 I have the feeling that cis women occasionally feeling they look boyish, as we experience it, nowhere compares to the actual anguish of gender dysphoria of a trans person or the challenge non-binary people feel with identity. Meaning, from the people ive listened to who have talked about gender dysphoria, it's like comparing a very mild headache to a debilitating migraine. Or a stubbed toe to a migraine. For a clumsy analogy. Cis women can just change our hair or put on some makeup or change our clothes, and feeling a bit boyish here and there doesn't question our identity of being a woman. I suspect we (cis) can only guess the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this. P.s. You weren't being mean 😊

[@chatnoir9038]

@@bossyboots5000 I'm actually trans myself. And yeah, it's obviously not the exact same thing as with trans people, but the procedures and care and feelings stem from a very similar place; that you are not fulfilling the idea of what people of your gender are "supposed to look like". That you are not "woman enough" or "man enough". We are all connected in that way. And contrary to popular belief, not all trans people experience terrible gender dysphoria, and that is not the only way someone "qualifies" as transgender. I myself don't have that much dysphoria about my breasts, for example, but I do experience dysphoria when I'm referred to as a woman. Gender is a very complicated thing and arguably it's not even completely rooted in any science, for instance modern science has seen that the brains of men and women don't exhibit any differences that could be generalized. Gender, globally in many different cultures, used to be a much more nuanced thing, but European colonisation and the spread of Christianity forcibly established the man/woman dichotomy as well as monogampus heterosexuality around the world as the only acceptable form of existing. Being able to perform this cissexist heteronormative nuclear family model was used by racist scientists to justify how white people were "more civilized". So many of these structures still alive today stem from white supremacy, if we really dig into the roots. Now, as certain parts of societies in the global north have become slightly more accepting of people falling outside of this structure, transness and gayness are branded by many as "white people things" when that really isn't true. We as white people were the ones who tried to eradicate trans and gay people. Along with trans people becoming more visible in public discourse, there has been born a desire to medicalize the trans experience, in an attempt to gain validity in the eyes of society at large, especially cis people. However, this so-called "transmedicalism" is really not the way to go to help us. Science will not make transphobes accept us. I am also personally tired, as are many of my peers, of all conversations around transness being so centered around our suffering. A lot of our suffering is not due to am inherent "condition" of being trans, like experiencing super bad dysphoria, but it is due to the constant hate and violence we face for simply existing, and the neverending, well-founded fear of being hatecrimed. This "trans suffering" that is viewed as stemming from transness instead of societys's treatment of us is also used by anti-trans people to justify their hatred of us: "if there's nothing wrong with being trans and it's okay, then why are trans people ending their lives? Why are they so depressed then if they aren't just sick in the head" etc. Sorry for going on so many tangents. There are just so many things I have to say about the topic. Hope you gained some new perspectives.

[@bossyboots5000]

@@chatnoir9038 Sorry, I didn't get notified of your reply until now. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience in depth. I apologize if my comment appeared to reduce transgender lives to the singular aspect of gender dysphoria, that was not my intent. I was only referring to the physical aspect of differences, bc that's the topic that was raised and relevant to Alexadra's specific comment. I think many of the stories of any marginalized identity, whether race, sexual identity, etc, often get reduced to stories of suffering. Which is why we need more varied voices out there. I hear this often in the rest of the LGBTQ+ community and I hear it from Black content creators as well. I 100% agree that most of the suffering comes from how society reacts to otherness, not the difference itself. And rn trans people are under relentless and cruel attack legislatively, which feeds in-person harassment and violence as well. So, yes, I'm on board with that as well. I apologize if my wording implied that trans lives are all about suffering. As a cis woman who has always pushed back against the stereotype of what a woman is supposed to look like, I've found even that difficult enough despite my privilege (cis, white, thin, higher education), and it's caused a lot of body hatred and shame, plus societal pressures to adjust my gender presentation. And again, that's with cis privilege. So it kills me to think there are people out there who can't live their truth, wherever they are on the LBGTQ+ spectrum, bc I know their situation is so much harder than mine due to the privileges I have. The idea of gender dysphoria, as I've heard other trans people talk about it, kinda breaks my heart honestly bc it sounds so agonizing to be in that place of discomfort with something that is continually inescapable (whether from internal or external sources, as you stated). Having one's identity in limbo pre-transitioning (whatever that means for someone) really just sounds so emotionally and psychologically painful to me. Like, it sounds like one of the worst things someone could experience. That may not be how you experience it, and it sounds like it's not. Again, I'm only basing my feelings on stories of struggle and pain from others as well as my own experiences, but I shouldn't assume that every trans person experiences dysphoria in the same way or to the same degree. Or that every trans person's story is the same. I hope that makes sense. I was trying to come to the issue from a place of empathy, however misguided. I really appreciate your time to share your individual experience, as it better adds to my understanding of what it's like to live as a trans person in this world. 🤗 P.S. - I should clarify that when I said things like "we cis women" I was speaking about people like myself, on this side of the fence. Not that you specifically were in that group. Sorry if my wording was clumsy that way. ETA - Also, sometimes I'm just a f*cking moron 😂🤦 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIDLfpV-jb1ogJI

[@lonziex2]

This is exactly what I do. Even when I’m feeling down I always take a shower, change my clothes, use some perfume, face serums, oils, moisturizers and lip oils. It makes me feel like I’m taking care of myself even when everything around me feels crazy.

[@lonziex2]

Jewelry is always a must too!

[@AlysN1dr]

I believe that confidence comes from the inside. I think we have to start loving ourselves more and stop being so judgemental of ourselves. I always tell my son when he goes out, this is after trying on many different outfits, that rarely are people looking at him, they are more concerned about how they look. As long as you feel good, then you look great - smiles do make a difference, hence all the looks he does get!!

[@ashlynnriebe]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who felt like that sometimes, I was either all in or ALL out lmao. But I've found a happy place 🤗 You're the best!! 💓

[@AlexandraAnele]

😘❤️

[@uncannyashes]

I definitely related to this as well!

[@walpurgisnight7]

I want to thank you for being so open about not needing to be constantly high femme. I struggled as a teenager with never feeling feminine enough, or feeling like I was doing way too much. It's wonderful to see creative people like you showing how effortless you can look and feel, without sacrificing your identity. 🥰🌱

[@AdmiralPeach]

Wearing a cute outfit & fixing your hair goes such a long way on no makeup days! I had to wear no makeup to an event recently due to an eye issue & I was surprised how confident I felt just from wearing something nice 🥹

[@maelle1106]

I would also add perfume if you need to feel more feminine, this can help a lot ! Thank you for those reminders 😊 I recently got married and I did my own makeup so this last year I was wearing more makeup than usual to do different kinds of tests... and now that I'm already married I will slow it down a bit 😅

[@hanasong8296]

my favorite thing to do is moisturizer/face mist + clear brow gel. makes a huge difference for me personally and takes 2 seconds

[@CeruleanStar]

I struggled with being comfortable not wearing makeup for a time. As a little backstory, I am being evaluated for autism as an adult. Us women who have a type of autism that can pass as neurotypical often mask hard, meaning we take extra care and put a lot of effort and energy to make ourselves fit in. So imagine a little teenage me, undiagnosed autistic, who starts hearing people whisper behind my back that I was weird for essentially not wearing makeup and not straightening my hair. I cried. A lot. So I started to wear makeup. Over the years, I wouldn’t go out without at least a little. It's like I didn't feel worthy to be seen by others without it. Without it, I felt insecure. I felt like people were judging me. I felt like I couldn't convince people I was worth knowing without it. Then as an adult, I worked hard on accepting myself for who I am. I was still undiagnosed, but I recognized that what I was doing wasn't healthy. I started building my confidence in who I was, inside and out. It was a long process. Now I am comfortable with who I am. I don't have to wear makeup because I feel I am worthy of people knowing me just by being myself. I have strengths. I have talents. Whether or not I wear makeup or dress a certain way doesn't change that. I now only wear makeup when I want to express myself with it, not to hide behind it. I guess I am sharing for anyone who may be facing similar insecurities. If this is you, doing what is mentioned in this video is only masking the problem. (Other than keeping your skin healthy, of course. Your skin is an organ with a very important purpose. Please try to keep it as healthy as you realistically can. Do this for health, not for appearance.) You won't feel comfortable without makeup because you aren't comfortable with yourself. If you truly want to feel comfortable with yourself without makeup, talk yourself up. When your insecurities enter your mind, take a deep breath and compliment yourself. It might be hard to think of one, but try as hard as you can. Do this every time. Go out of your way to compliment yourself. Recognize and acknowledge your strengths. Eventually, they will start coming to mind instead of the insecurities. You are a great person. You are worthy of acknowledgement and love. You have strengths that make you unique and valuable. Whether or not you wear makeup doesn't change that.

[@bossyboots5000]

👏👏👏

[@rebekah4679]

I've been masking all my life. When people called me weird, I adjusted my attitude in a futile attempt to fit in. This is random but I used to suck on my finger (forefinger... to be specific) until the third grade. My school mates often mocked me. I have really sensitive skin. There's some clothing that I cannot wear. I avoid wearing wigs because of how the hair feels against my skin. Sometimes, my skin would react to certain wigs. I'd have a rash for days. I am tender scalped, too. I don't like it when people touch me without permission. In high school, I was absent nearly half the time. I'd stay home just to rest. I didn't go anywhere or do anything particularly exciting. I simply skipped school because I wanted time to myself. Now I know that it was due to overstimulation. Having both autism and ADHD is certainly... interesting. Knowing hasn't changed who I am. I guess I'm just happy to know. I used to beat myself up for having shutdowns and meltdowns. At any rate, I don't like standing out. Especially standing out for the wrong reasons. As a teen, I didn't have the best skin. When people made comments about my skin, it made me want to conceal imperfections... just so that they could ignore me. Sincerely. At 25, I recently stopped wearing makeup. It stressed me out. I never wore much anyway... and I wasn't good at applying make-up 💀 my skin isn't clear but people still think I'm pretty. I think I like myself a lot more now when I don't feel like hiding behind makeup. I smile more and don't have to worry about creasing makeup. I look younger and healthier. I hate that it took me this long to get to this point where I'm learning to love myself rightly. I stressed myself out for no reason. I lived a very stifling life. It left me little room to breathe or even appreciate my natural beauty.

[@baileydubs]

The clothing part is huge for me. I definitely dress like a “schlub” when I don’t wear makeup 😂

[@joyceleonard1353]

I loved this video. Sharing it with my granddaughter who is heading off to college soon. Very informative. No makeup, or little makeup is the way to go for all woman. We should not have to hide behind a mask of makeup. Just be comfortable and be ourselves. Thank you!

[@caitlyn-viktoriablake112]

My insecurity is genetic very dark under eye circles. I wish it was something I could treat with skincare. These dark circles keep me from being 100% okay with wearing no makeup.

[@yvon6169]

Honestly, I used to wear makeup EVERYDAY in school and when I dated but a month into dating my now husband, I stopped. I didn’t mind being natural and learned to love me in my unfiltered skin. My skin has been better too since I took a break from heavy makeup and focused on skincare. :)

[@HopePhotoG]

I stopped before marriage but I agree. My husband prefers it but knows I like to have fun.

[@1152pm]

hey! love this ❤️ maybe do one with tips to feel confident wearing make up too? i kinda have this problem. going out bare face (just a colorful balm on the lips and sunscreen) for me is just fine, but wearing make up around strangers makes me feel like a 🤡. idk why. I do it to have fun alone, try crazy color shadows, eyeliners and have a lot of fun with it but never feel like going out with it.

[@denisemarie6131]

Howzabout a lil city streets walkabout vlog? A day in your life. WooHoo!!! 🤩🥳

[@julia-p1m6q]

Ok but your hair texture looks so soft and nice and luxurious + this color is magical on you. I can just binge watch your videos all day lol

[@hschwarzwalder]

Incredible content as always. I absolutely struggle with the "all or nothing" concept. Trying to learn how to love myself just as I am!

[@shannonobrien7473]

Unlearning the all or nothing mentality helped me so much when it comes to this subject! I also used to always either wear a cute outfit AND full face or a bum outfit and no makeup. Wearing a cute outfit can help you look so much more put together even without makeup, and it almost tricks the eye into thinking you are wearing makeup. The only thing I would add to this is I brush my eyebrows into place with a spoolie even when I'm not wearing makeup!

[@robertavecchio-kilduff7317]

Thank you, thank you for this video! I am a self professed skin care and make up fanatic! My hair is super short like yours. I am in my mid 50s, and always had to be done up. Lately, I have been taking the less is more approach and even skipping the makeup altogether. What’s more important is the health of my hair, skin, and nails and my overall well-being. Thank you so much for always keeping it real. ❤️❤️❤️

[@buckthepatriarchy]

Loved this video!! I go without make-up often and as I have gotten closer to 30 it's become more and more freeing to be able to not be mortified about what people think 😂 including without make-up! 15 year old me would have NEVER! 😅 Thanks again!

[@christineo7930]

I used to wear makeup every day, I think some of my old boyfriends never saw me without. And then one day I stopped and just… got used to being without. I hated my real skin at first but the longer time passed, the more I can’t stand the look of foundation on my face. Sometimes self tan can help though 😬❤️. Great video.

[@dcarangi]

This is exactly what I needed today. I recently started working from home and I quickly fell into a "schlub" routine. Tank top, shorts, no makeup, no accessories. This video was exactly what I needed to help me fall out of that rout without feeling like I need to go full glam. Thank you!

[@rachellopez8357]

Love this. You just look like a different kind of beautiful without makeup, and sometimes it just feels so nice to have a fresh face. I second what you said about sunscreen and the immediate skin benefits. My skin was more even and less pigmented within a week!

[@racheltelpner]

Thank you so much for this! There are some days when I feel like I can’t be seen in public and it’s mostly when my hair is completely messy and I’m in my pajamas. Gonna try this out today and see how it goes!

[@seechangenyc280]

You’re so beautiful with or without makeup. I don’t wear makeup either. I often wear a bright lipstick to perk me up. I play up my eyes with black framed glasses (though I usually wear contacts). I think the big thing is not to care what others think. I constantly have people say, “You have really dark eye circles, you should cover them.” Well, I am 63 and I have learned to embrace them-cover up, it just cracks and looks awful (people do suggest I wear some). I have very fair skin, not a wrinkle, utterly clear and tight but smoker and marionette lines. If I wear a dark lipstick, I always wear a natural liner to keep lipstick and even gloss in place. Finding a good neutral gloss for my pink/bluish lips has been a challenge. But I will say light shades make me look like a corpse. I say, play up one good feature is another option. With blue eyes, a sweep of brown with some shine (water resistant) can do enough and just aquafor on my lips for my lips with some shine…(I won’t wear anything with scent). Yes, to hydration.

[@monid.1687]

Great video with a lovely message! I feel very insecure without wearing foundation because of my rosacea. But I'm totally fine without any other makeup. What makes a huge difference is when you're smiling! Then people won't focus on the condition of your skin.

[@MsShelley]

LOVE IT ALEX! 😍, being almost 56 years “young” i’m finding i just go false lashes, lip balm, and great skincare…DONE! thank you for your confidence and inspiration.

[@themossynook]

Thank you, I always feel like you're a friend giving me some down to earth, realistic and friendly advice x

[@mymayapapaya]

She’s so beautiful 😭🌸

[@turbocrackers2204]

I *aggressively* needed this video. Thank you for this haha

[@AlexandraAnele]

😂 Hope it helps 😘❤️

[@Beading_Kate]

Perfect timing… exactly when I was watching this totally unprepared to go out, my parents suddenly decided to organize family lunch. I had no time to fix anything, so I just brushed my hair, made low ponytail, put on my favorite colorful clothing and went without makeup. It’s crazy hot, so I can’t wear a lot of makeup anyway.

[@patriciamauro8466]

This was honestly a great simply put video. I often find myself in the all or nothing mind set and it's refreshing to hear someone talk about ways to meet in the middle with your self image. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@PurifiedKisses]

I love this! I’m also an all or nothing person and somehow I’ve just never thought about wearing something cute on days I’m not wearing makeup.

[@bossyboots5000]

Ditto. I didn't realize I'm an all-or-nothing girl until this vid. If I don't wear makeup when I'm dressed cute then I feel unfinished. But there are times when I don't dress up bc I don't want to deal with hair and makeup. I don't think my approach is benefitting me much. Maybe if/when I can get my skin cleared up (texture and color) I'll feel more put together w/o makeup

[@haileywatson5822]

Yeah this was very validating. I admire makeup artistry and watch a lot of makeup related videos but this is exactly what I do on the days I feel beautiful and want to express it. I only wear makeup on special occasions like holidays, weddings, or job interviews. And I actually feel more confident without makeup on. But I feel like I’m supposed to wear makeup

[@rebeccavorwald7821]

I definitely feel more confident with a full face on, but these are fantastic steps to up your vibe without wearing a full beat!!

[@Thecoconutsiblings]

Love this video. ❤ Great tips 😊 I love doing glam makeup but I’m to the point where I just want me to shine through, and not be forced to have to put on makeup EVERY SINGLE DAY.

[@xxXDEadFunny]

I Loved this!!! Getting dressed up when not in full makeup definitely makes me feel better. It's another form of selfcare, thank you so much for this video♥

[@cringirl]

It happened a little at a time. When I decided to grow out my colored hair and be au natural that way is when it began. I stopped wearing makeup everyday. I was never all about it, but always enjoyed the fun of it. Never could get into the falsies or actual base makeup, but I would fret over my eyemakeup and my lashes quite a bit. Really, it is the summer that I completely let go. I've been without central air in through several Phx summers now and it's a chore to find stuff that doesn't just melt down my face. Anyway, I finally just don't mind my eyes blank looking. To me it is better than sweating it down my cheeks. So I go raw. I kinda like it. To boost my confidence now when I want to look better I just smile.

[@BruceVChiarelli]

I'm really glad you made this, even if it doesn't lend itself to a longer series of videos. I must admit that, as a guy who got into skincare in my 30s, I did it for the wrong reasons. Or at least for unsustainable reasons. It took a while to internalize, but---hygeine notwithstanding, "getting ready" (skincare, clothes, accessories, or cosmetics) is not there just to make us look good "for" other people---they are ways of expressing confidence, self-care, and self-love. Every reminder about that is helpful.

[@laurmichelle9560]

One thing I did for myself was to buy comfy clothes that still had a lot of vibrant colors or patterns so when I just need to stay in sweatpants or leggings and loose fits on top (I’m chronically ill so I’m home almost 24/7 and comfort is soooo needed!) I still look and feel cute!!! It’s made a huge difference!!! ☺️

[@mandymourey9207]

good idea ty!

[@laurmichelle9560]

@@mandymourey9207 no problem! I hope it helps spruce you up a bit without expending too much energy! 🤗

[@elizabethhowse5471]

Love this...we need to embrace our real selves and celebrate us and worry less about what others think...❤

[@aprilgarnett55]

Love this, I feel and dress schlubby so much because I am dealing with illness, but you reminded me of taking care to do these little things to feel better! Thank you!!

[@bossyboots5000]

Also ill here. I started having Shlubby and Shlubby Lite clothes when I'm stuck home or on the bed a lot from illness. 😂 Like my PJs are the Shlubby clothes. Then I have a set of sweats or leggings (Shlubby Lite) that I change into at the start of the day, to make me feel like I'm actually dressed should someone come by or I want to sit in the yard. Then at night I change back into pjs (Shlubby) and put away the sweats/leggings (Shlubby Lite). That, along with making my bed, have helped me feel more together than spending all day in the same clothes I slept in. It gives me the illusion of civility. 😉

[@aprilgarnett55]

@@bossyboots5000 Oh, totally! I make my bed, shower, put on schlubby lite, as you have now inspired me to call it, and continue my day! Hope you are better soon!

[@bossyboots5000]

@@aprilgarnett55 ditto! I hope your health improves! If it makes you feel better, you're miles ahead of me - Im not able to shower regularly, so you're crushing it 😊

[@aprilgarnett55]

@@bossyboots5000 thank you, and no, that does not make me feel better, I wish that you were 'crushing it' too!

[@bossyboots5000]

@@aprilgarnett55 aw, thanks. 🤗 I may not be crushing it, but my new haircut looks fab and that's all that matters. LOL

[@camoqueen.86]

I loved this video, thank you for sharing. “It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.” I get stuck on that all the time!

[@ioanac.1211]

Totally agree with the lash curling trick! I have straight lashes and it holds up quite decent during the day - even if I take a nap, I wake up and “oh, lashes!” Obviously not as strong as when you first curl them, but they still make you feel a lot better.

[@nissmissdz1337]

The best thing that ever happen to me in my whole life is discovering you chanel ..... LUVE U SO MUCH 😍😍😘😘

[@laurafortezajuan]

Same here. Sometimes just wear a tinted lip oil, put some earring and that's it. Got very short hair, pale as hell (I'm ginger) but not always want to wear make up on. So that's it... And any video coming from you it's always appreciated and loved

[@eiko-tropicana]

Yes more like this please! How to look put together when you have no time etc

[@kellymarkel8002]

Great video, especially for summer! Would you consider doing a sunscreen focused video, sharing your favorites and maybe some good drug store options? How to wear it with makeup in the summer months without feeling too heavy or feeling like your face is melting? I’m in my early 40’s and limit my sun exposure, but I really need a good sunscreen protocol. Thank you!!

[@Starlysh]

I have such blonde lashes and sometimes I don't feel motivated to do anything, even around the house, until I swipe just a little mascara on them. Then I feel like a person who can do things. So weird how little things can boost you up.

[@allygarzaa]

I need more KZbinrs like you. I love your style of videos sm!!!!

[@pavunable]

I have fair skin and can be super pale, which I don't mind, but I do mind my dark circles and that is something I always felt insecure about. And to be honest, I love not wearing makeup so in the past years I've been trying to get over that insecurity of mine. But, what I feel always helps is tinted lip balm, I guess a little cherry on my lips goes a long way confidence wise. :)

[@alphafish4756]

its because of you I feel much more confident in my dark circles!! Sometimes I had a little highlight in my inner corner (and forget about it!) to wake my eyes a little

[@fenty7782]

I just love her and her vibes🤷🏽‍♀️🤎

[@SalmaRouyett]

Brooo I was literally just like wheres this Alex girl she should be posting today!!!! 😂 Glad my prayer was answered! 🙏🏻😌

[@becreb]

i needed this! Especially since I just started not wearing a mask at work…

[@meganjohnson2246]

I am lucky enough to have found a dermatologist who has fixed up my skin with pretty affordable prescriptions. Now I rarely apply make-up (except for lipstick) unless I'm going out or if I have a GLARING blemish. What you said about sunscreen! I've found a couple I like and wear them every single day. My skin looks and feels so much better. Thanks for this great little video, Alex.

[@cynthiayaeger7035]

I absolutely love your hair and your videos!

[@sebumpostmortem]

It' s the flawless skin for me. (And tidy brows). Nothing matters if I' m having a "perfect skin day", I feel A MA ZING✨ I don' t even want to use any make up but enjoy my bare face! 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@nadab4750]

👱‍♀️❤

[@auuddiiiii]

Got me to actually do my morning skincare routine! Thanks for the great video, Alex! 🙂

[@alliesabia2096]

I can’t even tell you how much I needed this!!!! You’ve given me the serious boost I needed. I also didn’t think to dress up without makeup and now I’m feeling extremely compelled to do so!! Would love to see more videos like this >.

[@elisefournier4774]

Great informative and inspiring video! I would love to see what you wear on a beach day (skincare, accessories and if you wear any type of make-up)

[@Inteey.]

This is literally what I do every 11 and 1/2 months out the year 🤣 including perfume,lotion and maybe some lip liner 🙌🏼🔥❤️🥰❤️ love ya!

[@jilla8503]

Loved this video idea. Thx so much Alex❤️✌🏼

[@rochelleholmes9271]

Beautiful as usual!! I have to do my eyebrows since they are so sparse and for some reason I always wear lipstick. It makes me feel put together. Beautiful skin is the key. Love your videos ❤❤

[@my_face_but_better]

Literally anything u want to tell I want to hear..how ur lifes going, the cats, makeup fails, maybe like a flashback series where u do make that was ur go to..through all ur phases..could be fun?

[@claremurphy12]

Wow you’re very beautiful. Super gorgeous skin and haircut

[@Kim-ri1hg]

Me too all or nothing mentality 🤪 this video really helped me !!! Thank you

[@oliviagallagher2241]

i love the vibe of these videos, id love to see more like this

[@dawngonzalez508]

Loved this! I got out of my "no meeting Friday attire" (jammies), rehydrated my face, and put on the Auric lip balm that I bought after your "surprises" video - and I'm feeling much better :). I love the Auric - not crazy about the applicator.

[@jfr7160]

So stinking cute and relatable!

[@ablab1464]

I also like to wear perfume after doing my skincare or before going to bed , it makes me feel so pit together, also smelling a perfum makes me remember happy memories so it's a plus to put me in a good mood

[@tabithaschogren7662]

Love this! Its exactly what I needed today! I'd love your take on how to wear purple, I would love to have purple eyes, but it never seems to come out right.

[@nikkigoodridge8397]

What a great video! I also just curl my lashes to make myself feel more confident without makeup 😊

[@sherynemmanuel]

Whew! Much needed video especially when you have lazy days! Thanks! 💖

[@sammanthahendrickson4583]

I love this. I would really enjoy a 5 minute face from you. Kind of a step up from feeling great without make up.... perhaps a French approach to makeup?

[@rizzart66]

Here's an idea that could be fun/funny. Put on your make up without your contacts in. I wear glasses, never contacts and need a 20x mirror to do eyeliner and mascara. That basically means no wings for me because they will never come out the same - not even close.

[@erikar6041]

I honestly have some days where I have to push myself to get out the door. I went though two years of agoraphobia before Covid, so I start my day with full skincare routine, and minimally tinted moisturizer and blush. Even if I don’t have to go anywhere now, I do.

[@irelandlancaster5301]

Definitely needed this🤍 thank you so much for being so supportive and empowering and making me just feel less alone in this terrible world. You really are an amazing person! Side note: I’m very artistic as well I literally get it from my dad it’s crazy but the amount of times that I change how I do my makeup and I use art techniques that I just assume will work and it does and then I see you showing how to do the same thing and it makes me feel so confident in my makeup and art skills cause I’ve really fallen off the makeup wagon I don’t follow any social media but SOME KZbin and I’ve been going thru a lot of medical and mental issues tryna get help Ive even had to quit working for a while and I feel a lot as tho I’ve lost my touch or my place on earth because I’ve lost everything im good at but when I watch your videos it really reminds me that I havnt lost anything I just am in a place in life rn and I will come back stronger and better and happier🙏🏻 please even if you decide to leave KZbin I would still love to see a few videos here and there or some way of still getting to see/hear you tlk, you really are so inspiring and I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way from watching your videos❤️I doubt you’ll see this but maybe someone else will and feel less alone🤷🏼‍♀️❤️

[@glendamccurdy6677]

That someone else is me. A girl (well tbh I'm 51) that ws so vibrant and adored makeup etc but took a bad downturn in my appearance after a serious RTA but I think I'm finding the old me or naybe it's the new me!?!? Anyway just wanted to let you know I hear you and sending you big hugs 🫂 🤗 ❤️

[@tash2353]

Jesus loves you ❤

[@pittdog4496]

Girl u look good with or without makeup but u got some good tips just love the faces u make 🥰can u tell us some of ur favorite clothes ,jeans dresses etc just a suggestion

[@reichmuth100]

You have really good skin! gorgeous.

[@apriln.4307]

I needed this today! After watching I went into my room grabbed earrings and put some product in my hair and I feel so much better and look cuter too. Xo

[@kristinej.9599]

Loved this. Looking good isn't all about make up.

[@MomoSimone22]

Hi Alex! A while back you did eyeshadow for different eye colours. You had used a couple of colour contacts and said that you might do another video for other eye colours. It would be great if you did one for brown eyes. I have medium to dark brown eyes and would love to see your take on eyeshadow colours that compliment the brown.

[@EnaiNAye]

Your skin does look amazing! I was using Murad sunscreen. I usually love their stuff, but I find the sunscreen makes my skin feel oily.

[@KatzNoirNation]

Specifically searched this video because I need this so badly today

[@vene2033]

"It doesn't have to be all or nothing" this was a game changer

[@_missbookworm_]

I love all your videos, this is great. I've been looking for something like this, that could help me, because next semester I'm going to start studying some subjects in a laboratory (I'm a nutrition student). The thing is, I'm all about the glam, in almost 6 semesters my classmates have never seen my bare face, I'm trying to make peace with the fact that that's going to change, but I feel like it's gonna be kind of a shock, the sudden change. I can't apply most of these tips, since our clothes have to be like the uniform, the lab coat... I can't save it a little with my hair, because it will be in a cap, can't wear accessories of any type, and we can't use perfume or facial/hair stuff that has any kind scent. And they won't be able to see half of my face because I'll have a mask on haha. I really don't mind not using makeup, except for my dark circles, and my eyebrows 😅, precisely the part that they will be able to see. And it's not just about them, it's also about how it makes me feel. My eyebags are kinda like sunken, and well, dark, and it makes me feel really bad, for the eyebrows I don't think I'll have to worry too much, because I'll do my eyebrows with henna every two weeks, so I guess that's ok. But I don't know what to do about my dark circles😭 idk if there are any tricks, like those things that make the eye bag look brighter when you put some type of shadow in certain places, or something like that, very minimal so my teacher won't notice... what an awful situation. Anyway, I hope to find something before the semester starts🥹

[@toriperk]

your earring is giving me kurapika vibes, I love it

[@sparklestarkle]

Please please please do a colorful monochromatic eyeshadow look. Same color, different shades. Example-navy blue and light blue or forest green and mint green?

[@marissawebb8250]

Skincare and really helped my mental health and my sleep. I can wind down the day and have my like 15 minutes at the end of the day and while I applying and whatnot I go through what I liked/disliked about the day. What I need to do tomorrow. All the worries and brain worms that keep me up. It lets me acknowledge it and then I can leave the bathroom and it’s been thought about and it’s done for the day

[@KarenO923]

You’re young and beautiful and can get away without any makeup….I’m 68 and I won’t even go food shopping without it…lol

[@chrissymoss514]

Just the feel of sunscreen is a big boost for me. I'm going to curl my lashes - they may be short but they deserve some attention. Lop balm is a must. With no mirrors, I can make myself believe that I look fine 😂😂😂.

[@CharlyTateSunshinyGirl]

Word of the day, schlubby. Great tips for going au naturel and feeling good about it!

[@Julia-yj6gr]

Thank you. For now I live in some not huge city in Ukraine after 5 years in the capital. And it’s strange because Kyiv has this vibe you are talking about with people who doesn’t wear any makeup (or low) but use accessories and strange clothes. But in my native city it’s very uncomfortable to go outside without makeup at all and I hope I’ll use your tips and it’ll help.

[@lizzyatwood9863]

Love love love!!

[@lilyhempt515]

Wow! Thank you I love this!

[@stormie345]

The way wearing one earring and a necklace has had me in a chokehold this summer! XD

[@Mnamni]

I love wearing jewelry when im going out and not waring any makeup especially silver jewelry even though it doesn’t suit my skin tone 😓