Selena Gomez, the talented singer and actress, recently shared her perspectives on beauty standards and the cosmetics industry during an interview at the TIME100 Summit in New York City. She expressed concerns about the unrealistic expectations often portrayed in the beauty realm.
Despite having her own makeup line, Rare Beauty, Gomez candidly admitted to not being particularly skilled at makeup application. She believes this personal experience underscores the broader issue of unattainable beauty standards.
“Personally, I felt that there’s a very unrealistic standard when it comes to the cosmetic world, and it makes me a little sad for my generation and for anyone to look at something that’s probably touched up and made to look nice,” said Gomez.
She emphasized that she created Rare Beauty with the intention of challenging these norms. “I just wanted to break that down. I don’t know how to do makeup, and I have a makeup line. Like, I’m terrible at it,” she stated.
Gomez stressed that her products are designed to enhance natural beauty rather than mask it. She explained, “We try to be very conscious of even naming the products to be reminders of joy or just finding yourself. So I genuinely just wanted to make makeup that was fun for people. I don’t believe in having to look a certain way. I spent years trying to do that and it just—it’s draining, a waste of time.”
Gomez’s candidness about her own beauty journey and her focus on promoting authentic beauty have resonated with many. Her message serves as a reminder to embrace individuality and challenge the unrealistic pressures often associated with the pursuit of beauty.
