As/Is·Posted on Mar 16, 201616 Women Explain Exactly Why Wearing Makeup Means So Much To ThemEach of the confessions was made via Whisper.by Augusta FallettaBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Makeup is a powerful AF force. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 2. It can give you a straight-up escape from reality. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 3. Take a good look at a made-up face and you'll realize how beautifully artistic it is. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 4. It's not about impressing other people. It's about seeing yourself the way you want to see yourself. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 5. Really. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 6. Makeup is straight-up self-care. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 7. It can literally change your emotions. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 8. And honestly, it's one hell of a stress reliever. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 9. With every new day comes a new challenge. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 10. And there's no better feeling than nailing your makeup for the day. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 11. Having to interact with other people is less anxiety-ridden when you know you look fly AF. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 12. There's nothing wrong with people feeling beautiful. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 13. Makeup is not always about covering up insecurities. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 14. Sometimes, foundation is war paint and lipstick is a battle cry. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 15. If something as simple as eyeliner can make you feel powerful enough to take on the world, why wouldn't you wear it? View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh 16. At the end of the day, makeup is not an excuse. It is not "false advertising." It is not a problem. Makeup is damn beautiful. View this whisper on Whisper whisper.sh / Via whisper.sh And you can do with it whatever you want.