Pamela Anderson is not wearing makeup primarily because of the loss of her longtime makeup artist and close friend, Alexis Vogel, who passed away from breast cancer in 2019. Since then, Pamela felt it was better for her not to wear makeup, finding the decision both freeing and empowering. This change also aligns with her desire to challenge conventional beauty standards and embrace a more natural, authentic self as she gets older. She has described this makeup-free look as fun, rebellious, and a form of self-acceptance, appreciating seeing her natural features like freckles and opting to age naturally without heavy cosmetic enhancements.