They say that the secret to wearing makeup is to make it look like you aren't wearing any. What they don't say is that not wearing makeup is an option too.

As a recovering bronzer abuser, I had no idea that I didn't have to cake on this stuff. Now I wear makeup with the kind of moderation I reserve for drinking -- nights and weekends only, if that. While I still think cosmetics can be awesome on special occasions, I've gained a surprising amount of insight from kicking the habit: