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My Sister Does My Makeup: Fun, Fails, and Redefining Beauty Standards

What happens when your sister, who’s never really done anyone else’s makeup, decides to take over your face? In this video featuring Maudy Ayunda and her sister Amanda Khairunnisa, the results were a mix of fun, laughter, and unexpected insights about beauty and self-expression.

The Challenge: Sister vs. Makeup

Amanda had never applied makeup on someone else before. Naturally, Maudy was both excited and nervous. The session started with foundation and blush, quickly followed by moments of laughter when colors didn’t quite blend or when eyeliner went too bold.

The process wasn’t about perfection but about trying something new together. As Maudy put it: “This was less about makeup and more about sharing time, laughs, and stories.”

Beauty as Self-Expression

While the makeup itself may not have turned out flawless, the conversation opened up something much deeper—how makeup connects to self-expression, identity, and even cultural perceptions of beauty. Amanda shared how she used to avoid makeup because products didn’t match her skin tone, and how she eventually embraced it as a form of self-love.

Finding Confidence Through Makeup

Makeup, for Amanda, became more than just a cosmetic tool. It was about representation, confidence, and finding products that celebrated her natural skin tone rather than trying to change it.

Breaking Free from Beauty Standards

Both sisters reflected on Indonesia’s traditional beauty standards, shaped heavily by colonial history and societal expectations that often glorify lighter skin. They emphasized the importance of redefining beauty as something personal, authentic, and fluid—about feeling comfortable and true to oneself.

The Fun and the Fails

• Blending mishaps: A red eyeshadow that ended up looking more like a rash than a bold statement.
• Eyeliner woes: Too thick, uneven, and a source of endless laughter.
• Unexpected surprises: Some parts of the look turned out better than expected—enough to make them laugh at their own doubts.

“When I feel my most authentic, that’s when I feel my prettiest.” — Amanda

Takeaways Beyond Makeup

This sisterly makeup experiment wasn’t about achieving a glamorous look. Instead, it highlighted:

• The joy of experimenting, even if it leads to imperfections.
• How beauty should be seen as fluid and personal.
• The importance of embracing authenticity over chasing external validation.

Final Thoughts

The session ended with laughter, playful teasing, and heartfelt reflections. The makeup may not have been red-carpet ready, but the experience was a reminder that beauty is about self-expression, confidence, and connection. Sometimes, the most beautiful moments come from embracing imperfections together.

What do you think—should Amanda let Maudy do her makeup next time? Share your thoughts below and join the conversation!

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References:

• Video: My Sister Does My Makeup! - Maudy Ayunda & Amanda Khairunnisa
• Channel: Maudy Ayunda
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