HOTLB: SHould makeup be considered an art?

Whether it is a bold lip, natural glow or heavy eyeshadow, makeup empowers people to embrace uniqueness and fosters self-expression. While new trends are constantly evolving in the beauty field, makeup should be used as a creative tool rather than a constrictive standard. Makeup is art, something that allows individuals to grow into themselves and showcase their personality. Makeup can break traditional beauty standards and can be used for personal empowerment, rather than a patron of patriarchy. Everyday at Samo,  students use makeup as a form of expression and are very talented in doing so.

Olivia Stephansen/ The Samohi 

“ Makeup helps people feel better about themselves and I think it makes them stand out. It is an art form because people do cool makeup and I love to do random things. My favorite trend is the 2016 eyeshadow because I love it so much and doing contour.”

-Anika Sarvey (’26)

Olivia Stephansen/ The Samohi 

“Makeup gives people the freedom to express themselves and their personality.  Makeup is an art form because even though it is something you do every day there is also so much more to it, as it's almost like sculpture, like drawing- if drawing is seen as an art I think makeup also should be. My favorite makeup trend is brown eyeshadow (wings) mostly on the eyes, since it makes them pop and stand out.”

- Florence Fraser-Macduff (’28)

Olivia Stephansen / The Samohi

“I think makeup lets people express themselves, sometimes I see people put fun colors on their faces and it makes them have more fun. I feel like makeup is an art form that's why I do it, it's similar to when I paint because it's very relaxing and therapeutic. My favorite makeup trend is going brown eyeliner because it's the most fun. “

-Stella Vegezzi (’25)