The Surprising Power of Makeup

Women tend to feel prettier when we’ve got makeup on. Not only that, but it turns out putting your face on makes other people like you more, too. According to one study, the more makeup women wear, the more likable, attractive and competent other people think we are. Which we suspect has more than a little to do with the confidence we’re putting out into the world.

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