I’m almost 33 and I literally never wore makeup to school, at any level. I enjoy makeup and liked to wear it for special occasions, but it’s not an expectation that you should start. In fact, not starting prevents the “you look tired. Are you okay?” type comments that people always complain about because people are used to what your face really looks like. It’s best if people know what real skin looks like.

Your mom needs to learn to lay off and let you be your own person. You’re not weird; you’re just not her.