The contestant for Miss England is the first to compete without makeup in the competition's history.
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Melisa Raouf, a 20-year-old college student from south London, moved forward at the pageant's semifinals
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on Monday after opting for a barefaced look. Now, she'll compete in the finals this October for the crown.
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Raouf said-
It means a lot to me because I think a lot of girls use cosmetics because they feel it necessary to, regardless of their age.
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If someone is happy in their own skin then we should not be made to cover our face with makeup
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Our flaws make us who we are and that's what makes every individual unique," she added
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According to organizers, Raouf plans to go bare-faced again at the national final in October.
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