This finalist reached the Miss England contest without makeup and gave a message to the whole world
It is believed that it is ‘compulsory’ for the participants to wear heavy make-up, heels, fashionable clothes in the beauty pageant contests. A 20 year old woman has broken this misconception. A finalist of the Miss England beauty contest, Melissa Raouf competed in her natural look, without makeup.
Reached the stage without makeup in a natural look
20-year-old Melissa from London reached the semi-finals of the beauty contest in front of the judges without makeup. The jury was also impressed by Melissa’s decision and her natural beauty.
Melissa said that she decided to walk the catwalk without any cosmetics or beauty products. She wanted to inspire other women and took this step in this effort.
Place in the final
Melissa said that when she got a place in the final of Miss England, she also could not believe it. The beauty queen said that now she wants to change people’s thinking about makeup and social media. Melissa said in a conversation with the media, ‘It means a lot to me. I think a lot of girls of different ages do makeup under pressure.
Felt uncomfortable wearing makeup
Talking about makeup, Melissa said that she started doing makeup at a very young age. But she feels uncomfortable wearing makeup. In the words of Melissa, ‘I didn’t feel comfortable with my own skin. I thought I didn’t fit the beauty standards.
Trying to promote inner beauty
Melissa told that she decided to go without makeup on such a big stage to promote inner beauty. In the era of social media obsession, Melissa, who is promoting Inner Beauty, is also getting the support of others.
The organizers of Miss England also held a ‘Bare Face Top Model’ round but for the first time a contestant took part without makeup. On October 17, Melissa will compete with 40 other women for the Miss England title.
It was only a few days ago that the news came that the Miss Universe beauty pageant is also expanding its scope. Now married women and mothers will also be able to participate in this pageant. These changes will be applicable from 2023.
