My Roommate Destroyed My Makeup ‘As a Joke’—But It Revealed Something Deeper

I never expected my roommate to be the one to shake my confidence. I'm 22, living with two friends while finishing my design degree. One of them—let’s call her M—has always made passive comments about my makeup. “You’d look better without all that stuff.” “Why not let your skin breathe?” I used to laugh it off. But one morning, while I was getting ready for a presentation, I found my makeup bag soaking in the bathroom sink. My foundation, concealer, and brushes—ruined. M stood behind me, smirking. “Now you can finally go natural,” she said, like it was some kind of intervention. I didn’t know what to feel. Was this supposed to be tough love? A prank? Or was it something more malicious? Later, I realized: it was never about makeup. It was about control. Someone who disrespects your autonomy—whether it’s a partner or a roommate—is not “helping.” They’re crossing a boundary. I’ve moved out. I’ve replaced my kit. And I’ll never let anyone dictate what makes me feel beautiful again. #NotAFunnyJoke #BeautyIsMyChoice #ControllingBehavior #ToxicRoommateAlert #RespectBoundaries #CosmeticControl #YourBodyYourRules