Melisa Raouf is the first contestant to enter a makeup-free beauty pageant. Finalist of Miss England, she wants to highlight the natural beauty. One small step for big changes.
She said no to make-up! At only 20 years old, Melisa Raouf made history by choosing not to wear makeup during the election of Miss England 2023. After seducing the members of the jury during the qualifications, the political science student will participate in the final of the natural beauty contest.
A first for the Miss England contest
If Misses must comply with strict rules to participate in Miss England (measure at least 1m70, be 18 years old and be female), nothing is said about makeup. And it is also the first time since its creation in 1928, that a candidate competes without any artifice. If the 40 other candidates will wear foundation, mascara, eye shadow and lipstick, Melisa Raouf has decided to give up all that.
A universal message for young girls
This strong gesture, Melisa Raouf did not do it for nothing. She explains her approach as a desire to overcome beauty standards imposed by society. “When I was younger, when I put on makeup, I never felt comfortable. I used makeup to hide my face. But my face is what I am. I feel good about myself and that’s why I decided to enter the competition without makeup“revealed the young woman in an interview with the Daily Mail. Her wish is above all to send a message ofself-acceptance. Will this bias allow him to walk away with the crown? The answer the next october 17during the Miss England final.