Pamela Anderson Embraces Authenticity, Goes Makeup-Free at Paris Fashion Week

Actress Pamela Anderson cited her decision to go makeup-free at Paris Fashion Week as a statement on authenticity and natural beauty, following the death of her longtime makeup artist in 2019, sparking conversations on unrealistic beauty norms.

• Pamela Anderson chose to attend Paris Fashion Week makeup-free, using only homemade rosehip oil on her face, in an effort to make a statement for all the girls and women in society and challenge unrealistic beauty norms.
• The actress decided not to spend hours in a makeup chair, instead choosing to enjoy the architecture of Paris and attend events as her authentic self, a choice she stated was due to not wanting to 'play the game'.
• Anderson's choice sparked conversations about beauty standards and authenticity, with fellow actress, Jamie Lee Curtis, lauding it as the start of a 'natural beauty revolution' and Scarlett Johansson referring to it as a 'powerful message' to women.
• Although initially feeling 'a bit insecure' about the decision, Anderson felt exhilarated by the experience, and decided to go makeup-free for the entire week.
• Anderson's decision to stop wearing makeup in daily life began in 2019, when her long-time makeup artist and close friend Alexis Vogel died from breast cancer.

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