Episode 121: Makeup Should Empower — Not Perform

Let’s talk about makeup — but not in the way culture usually does.

In Part A of Episode 121 of Party’s Over, I sat down with professional makeup artist Natalie Ruiz, and instead of talking “trends” or intimidation-level contour routines, we talked about something far more powerful… confidence.

Makeup shouldn’t feel like a mask.
It shouldn’t feel like a standard you’re trying to live up to.
It shouldn’t feel like work.

Natalie shared realistic, doable tips women can actually use in real life. Simple placement. Subtle polish. Smart SPF. A few intentional steps that make you feel refreshed and confident — without needing an hour in the mirror or a suitcase of products.

Because here’s the truth:
Makeup isn’t about hiding.
It’s about choosing.
It’s about supporting your life — not performing for it.

It’s one more way to say:
✨ “I care about me.”
✨ “I want to feel good in my skin.”
✨ “I deserve to take up space with confidence.”

And that’s the heart of this conversation — empowerment, not pressure.


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In Episode 121 we don’t stop at makeup.
We move into toxic TV culture… and one of the most fascinating Spill It questions we’ve had in a while.

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And if you want even deeper conversations about aging, beauty, power, and truth… my book From BS to Botox is waiting for you.

Let’s keep choosing ourselves — inside and out.