Alicia Keys wants you to know that she’s not against you wearing makeup (like at all)

By Briana hansen

August 30, 2016

By Briana hansen

August 30, 2016

After the goddess Alicia Keys went totally makeup-free at the VMAs (and totally blew everyone away), she sparked a pretty intense debate about makeup in general. Despite the fact that the singer had already penned a beautifully inspiring message about her very personal decision in May for Lena Dunham’s feminist newsletter, Lenny, she decided to send a short and sweet message to her followers.

She emphasized that her decision is purely personal, and that every person can and should make their own decisions about what they put on (or take off) their skin.

Y'all, me choosing to be makeup free doesn't mean I'm anti-makeup. Do you! 😘😘 pic.twitter.com/Mg0Ug9YA9q

— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) August 29, 2016

Of course, many people were so inspired by the singer’s personal choices that they’ve decided to proudly make the same decision.

makeup free solidarity! 👍😉 pic.twitter.com/KJ8qawOtz4

— Kate Scollan (@3Sk8y5) August 30, 2016

I don't wear make up , I don't really need it! pic.twitter.com/nENT954epl

— lori (@Shankdown1013) August 29, 2016

makeup free all day everyday… pic.twitter.com/DKBq6tGzkq

— 🇯🇲 Ryl🍍 (@Rylluv81) August 29, 2016

you inspired me to do it too!! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/lCJCwWhol3

— Stephie 💜 #GTA (@itzStephieLynne) August 30, 2016

Alicia’s stunning skin has people wanting to know how to get that same healthy, natural glow.

since your make up free now I'd love to know your skin regimen so I could have flawless glowing skin like you ❤️🗝🔑

— Jas (@WonderJazzy) August 29, 2016

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In her Lenny Letter, Alicia talks about how her #nomakeup movement started almost by accident thanks to a serendipitous meeting with a photographer. After some raw portraits were taken, she started to feel more herself than ever.

She writes, “I felt powerful because my initial intentions realized themselves. My desire to listen to myself, to tear down the walls I built over all those years, to be full of purpose, and to be myself!”

And her empowerment through being makeup-free is obviously resonating and inspiring women everywhere.

good for you. You do you!! It's your prerogative to wear or not wear makeup. You are gorgeous either way!!😍

— Kristen Lutito (@khlutito) August 30, 2016

well said! You're free to do whatever you want! #EMPOWERINGWOMEN #WeLoveAliciaParty

— alicia🥝 (@aliciasfreckles) August 29, 2016

Alicia Keys is always stunning. I'm loving this no makeup thing she's got going on these days 🙌🏼

— Brandi Cyrus (@BrandiCyrus) August 29, 2016

It’s wonderful that Alicia took time to make sure people know her decision is simply a personal one and that she completely supports whatever makes you feel the most beautiful. For some people, that can mean totally dolling yourself up and there is nothing wrong with that. false