At 30, I Finally Stopped Overdoing It

It took me until 30 to admit: less makeup looks better—on me. I used to chase every trend. My drawers were full of colors I never wore, tools I didn’t use, and expired products I tossed during every New Year cleanup. I followed tutorials religiously, trying to “fix” my face. But as time passed, I started asking harder questions: Am I wearing makeup to feel more like myself—or less? Whose version of me am I trying to live up to? And what’s the cost—time, money, energy? Now I accept the real me. Uneven skin tone. Asymmetrical features. Dark circles. Lines. Yellow undertones. It’s all part of my face. So my daily routine is three products: base, a lash primer (for brows), and lip tint. 10 minutes max, anywhere. No pressure. No weight. And the best part? I know it’s enough. #beauty #makeup #minimalism