One random concept that can be tied into makeup and the beauty industry is the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which focuses on the beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness. Traditionally applied to art and nature, this aesthetic encourages us to find beauty in flaws, cracks, and transience.
In the world of makeup, wabi-sabi could challenge the pressure for flawless perfection. Instead of striving for airbrushed, poreless skin or symmetrical features, we can embrace the quirks and individuality that make each person unique. It’s about finding beauty in smudged eyeliner, a slightly imperfect brow, or the way skin naturally glows with texture and imperfections. This perspective encourages a healthier relationship with beauty, one that’s more aligned with self-acceptance than with the pursuit of an unattainable ideal.
How would makeup change if we celebrated imperfections rather than trying to erase them?
