“You’re only wearing makeup to impress us boys”
As if I’d spend $30 on mascara
for some random guy to think I’m pretty.
I wear it for myself.

“Makeup is deceiving”
If you believe that my eyelids are naturally turquoise
and sparkly, that is your problem, not mine.
I wear it for myself.

“You look better without makeup”
I respect your opinions about natural beauty.
However, I still do not care
I wear it for myself.

“Don’t you think it’s a little much?”
There are no rules as to what
I can and cannot put on my face.
I wear it for myself.

“You look kind of fake”
Well, I am still a fully functioning human.
Trust me, I am real.
I wear it for myself.

“It’s not fair that guys can’t wear makeup”
Where does it say that? Do not
blame me for your fragile masculinity.
I wear it for myself.

“Take her swimming on the first date”
Joke’s on you, I couldn’t care less if my mascara
runs down my cheeks.
After all, I am not wearing it for you.