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Davis Atkin made Australian field hockey history when he publicly came out as gay last year, making him the only out player at the national level. Since then, the young standout has experienced great success on the pitch, most recently being named to the country’s senior national team.
As one would expect, the cute 22-year-old’s Instagram page is filled with shots of him on the field with his stick in his hands. But there are even more photographs of Atkin wearing full-blown makeup. In addition to being one of the best young field hockey players in Australia, he’s a major skincare enthusiast.
There’s a story behind the foundation. Two years ago, Atkin’s psychologist accidentally outed him to his coach. While it was an honest mistake, Atkin was forced to confront the challenges of being an out gay field hockey player before he was mentally ready.
His makeup drawer was his refuge.
“Last year I was in a pretty dark place,” he told Outsports in 2022. “Coming and doing that sort of stuff — it’s almost like a relaxation thing, because I don’t have to worry about doing anything else. I’m doing something I love, and it’s just a place where I get to be myself. There’s no one else there looking at me. It’s just me and my phone.”
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Fortunately for us, that’s not entirely true. Atkin posts pictures of his favorite lewks to Instagram, mesmerizing his 12,000 followers.
Scroll down for more photos, and makeup tutorials, featuring this creative and sporty cutie…
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Invader7
Well Mr Davis Atkin sure has beautiful eyes. And the makeup is awesome.. Plus he can probably kick your ass and play fricking field hockey. I’m going to Australia…STAT !!
FreddieW
I still don’t know what a lewk is, but he’d be quite handsome without that makeup.
Yes, I can lewk it up, but from the context, I’m supposing it means oily face mask.
DBMC
He’s handsome with the makeup too.
Man About Town
He looks a lot like Manu Rios!
Huron132
You take that back! Manu’a mold was destroyed after he was born. There are no other look a likes. Manu is original. Sorry you hooked a toe, carry on.
lather
I’m “that” age, 60+. When I was in my late teens/early twenties I was frequently told by older people that I’d be such a nice looking guy if I’d just cut my hair. I liked my hair, didn’t cut it. Look back at old pics now and wonder why no-one told me about conditioner.
No doubt this is a nice looking guy and that he likes the look for himself. While I may think it, I’m not going to judge him for they way he wants to look. Probably as many like the look as doesn’t like it. And that’s fine.
P.S. If my hair had been as nice as his at that age, I probably would have cut it to look that way. LOL
DBMC
I’m close to your age. I remember being totally devastated by the beauty that was David Bowie!
abfab
Ziggy played guitar………………….well hung and snow-white tan. But where were the Spiders?
Diplomat
The make up is a total turn off unless he’s preparing for a stage play or Halloween. He’d catch alot more dates without it.
abfab
And in your case, a paper bag over your head would do the trick.
SDR94103
twink