Melisa Raouf

Some Lesser Known Facts About Melisa Raouf

• Melisa Raouf is a British model. In 2022, she participated in Miss England pageant wearing no make-up. ^[4]The National

  

• In an interview, she revealed that she studied international politics in college and is a polyglot.

• In 2019, the Miss England pageant had a round in which participants had to take part without makeup as the event organisers wanted to see the natural faces of the models without any filters or cosmetics. ^[5]Insider Melisa won the “Bare Face” round in the competition. ^[6]The Economic Times

• In an interview, after she won the title of “Bare Face” at the semi-finals of Miss England 2022, she expressed her happiness and said,
  

  It means a lot to me as I feel many girls of different ages wear make-up because they feel pressured to do so. If one is happy in their own skin we should not be made to cover up our face with makeup. Our flaws make us who we are and that’s what makes every individual unique. I think people should love and embrace their flaws and blemishes, as we know real beauty lies within simplicity.” ^[7]WION News

  

• In an interview, when she was asked why she decided to participate in Miss England pageant without makeup, she replied,
  

  I never felt I met beauty standards. I have recently accepted that I am beautiful in my own skin and that’s why I decided to compete with no makeup.” ^[8]Insider

• Melisa is one of the finalists for the Miss England 2022 beauty contest. In an interview, she mentioned that she would also appear in the finals of the event without using any cosmetics and said,
  

  I’m going to the finals bare faced. I would love to use my Miss England platform to empower natural beauty and eliminate this toxic mindset.” ^[9]Gulf News

• She became an advocate for spreading awareness about youth mental health through the Miss England pageant. Reportedly, she raised funds for an England-based organisation named Papyrus, which helps in preventing young people from committing suicide. In an interview, she said,
  

  With mental health being such a big topic, I want to make all girls feel good. I just want to remove all the beauty standards. I feel like all girls are beautiful in their own way. I feel like I’ve done it for all girls. I think people should love and embrace their flaws and blemishes, as we know real beauty lies within simplicity.” ^[10]Insider