When I started wearing makeup at a young age, I never felt comfortable in my own skin.
I never felt I met beauty standards.
Our flaws make us who we are and that’s what makes every individual unique.
I still feel confident in myself, with makeup I’m all concealed.
This is who I am, I’m not afraid to share who I am.
I wanted to show who Melisa truly is.
Raoufs bare-faced beauty, in a competition known for being dolled up, has inspired other girls.
Shes received messages telling her how they now feel more confident in themselves after seeing Raouf win.
Its more about choice and offering an alternative to the beauty standard.
I just want to remove all the beauty standards.
I feel like all girls are beautiful in their own way.
I feel like I’ve done it for all girls.
Melisa Raouf is a Miss England finalist who decided to compete without wearing any makeup.
I just want to remove all the beauty standards, she says.
I feel like all girls are beautiful in their own way.
