Makeup

fittoday14
fittoday14 Posts: 128
in Motivation and Support
Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to share a recent experience of mine. I noticed during the past two-three months that putting on makeup (even the slightest) makes me feel so much better about myself : I feel better about my body, my looks, it makes me feel pretty no matter what's going on in my life. I notice it being a sure motivational boost. I want to work harder at getting fit and losing more weight.

Just wanted to share, in case anyone else needed something to help them stay afloat. :drinker: :bigsmile:
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  • nineteentwenty
    nineteentwenty Posts: 469 Member
    I am a makeup FIEND, I buy an interesting cosmetic every time I meet a 5lb loss! It's a great motivator that isn't food-based :)
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    I am a makeup hoarder, specifically nail polish and eye makeup. I can't go into a Walgreens without buying something. :laugh:
  • ShreddingIt_84
    ShreddingIt_84 Posts: 141
    Make up is cool, i love it!
    But looking good make up free is awesome!
    I feel i keep looking better naturally!
  • terem00
    terem00 Posts: 176 Member
    I am a makeup hoarder, specifically nail polish and eye makeup. I can't go into a Walgreens without buying something. :laugh:

    X2 but mine also includes lipstick

    Even on my worse days I will put on make up and it makes me feel so much better. :happy:
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    Because of my busy work and work out schedule I only have time to apply it on the weekends. I do LOVE the confidence boost!
  • jeanners98
    jeanners98 Posts: 74 Member
    I've been really into it lately, too! I didn't always wear it, but now I can't stand my skin without a little powder! It's really fun. I want to start rocking bold lipstick but I'm nervous I can't pull it off.
  • stefaniemazz
    stefaniemazz Posts: 179 Member
    Oh I'm addicted to makeup.

    Sephora is my favorite store.
  • happysherri
    happysherri Posts: 1,360 Member
    Oh, I'm all for anything that makes a woman feel sexier or prettier. I hardly ever go out of the house with at least a little something on (but I like to glam up).

    *Also I find, wearing pretty lacey under garments makes me feel pretty. No one else sees them, but I know they're there :-D
  • asp415
    asp415 Posts: 1,492 Member
    I love makeup & nail polish!
  • sofulnaturalee
    sofulnaturalee Posts: 391 Member
    Make up is cool, i love it!
    But looking good make up free is awesome!
    I feel i keep looking better naturally!

    :drinker:
  • crevices
    crevices Posts: 226 Member
    i'm the type of person that either wears no makeup at all or has to pack it all on, there is no in-between for me :blushing:
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    Makeup is my passion. I work in the beauty industry. Specifically I work with makeup all day long and I LOVE it. I've worked with women who are going through some serious things in their life (cancer, loss of a spouse, etc) and just by putting a little bit of makeup on them makes them feel so much better. It does give women a confidence boost.

    Since I have to wear a "full face" for work, I don't wear it on my days off and that's kind of freeing in and of itself.

    I could talk makeup all day :love:
  • amy8400
    amy8400 Posts: 478 Member
    i'm the type of person that either wears no makeup at all or has to pack it all on, there is no in-between for me :blushing:

    Same here!
  • askeates
    askeates Posts: 1,490 Member
    Oh I love the way it makes me feel sexy.... funny how something so simple can make you feel so much better about yourself!
  • Stephoknee523
    Stephoknee523 Posts: 15 Member
    I am a makeup FIEND, I buy an interesting cosmetic every time I meet a 5lb loss! It's a great motivator that isn't food-based :)

    I never even thought about doing this. I love this idea! i am on a Benefit kick right now so I will be sure to buy myself a little treat there as a motivator every 5 pounds!
  • bc2ct
    bc2ct Posts: 222 Member
    i'm the type of person that either wears no makeup at all or has to pack it all on, there is no in-between for me :blushing:

    Me too! It's pretty much full-face (falsies included) or nothing.

    I am obsessed with Clinique makeup and buy something new (like a new eye pallet or lipstick) every month or so
  • caitconquersweight
    caitconquersweight Posts: 316 Member
    I wear makeup when I go in public now. I don't wear it at home because I'm lazy and I HATE HATE HATE taking it off at night. It does make me feel better in public though.
  • bitterpeaches
    bitterpeaches Posts: 55
    I love makeup. Especially nail polishes. I always feel more put together when I have nice nails (though I've been slacking lately). I use to change my nail polish color every week.

    And maybe because of the exercising and because I'm drinking more water, but my skin is clearing up, which makes my makeup routine so much easier every morning. Now if only these pesky acne scars around my lips would fade away.
  • fittoday14
    fittoday14 Posts: 128
    I've been really into it lately, too! I didn't always wear it, but now I can't stand my skin without a little powder! It's really fun. I want to start rocking bold lipstick but I'm nervous I can't pull it off.

    I thought the same way as you. But then I went to Sephora this past weekend and bought the Hourglass Nude color in #4. It's very cute! Check them out at the store, if you can. You'll be amazed.
  • fittoday14
    fittoday14 Posts: 128
    Oh I love the way it makes me feel sexy.... funny how something so simple can make you feel so much better about yourself!

    Exactly!
  • mesicali_chica
    mesicali_chica Posts: 71 Member
    Nothing wrong with that ... I love make-up. I think it goes hand and hand with confidence... and loosing just a bit of weight. Anything that makes you feel just a smiggen beautiful is well worth the investment. :)
  • pinksmama
    pinksmama Posts: 40
    I am finding everything feels/looks a little better when you're a little lighter!
  • sammer825
    sammer825 Posts: 50 Member
    I am a makeup FIEND, I buy an interesting cosmetic every time I meet a 5lb loss! It's a great motivator that isn't food-based :)

    that is such a great idea!
  • awtume9
    awtume9 Posts: 423 Member
    I always buy makeup, but then never wear it, haha. I work in an office by myself and no one sees me so I don't want to waste expensive makeup for nothing. I probably only wear it once a week max (on the weekend), but it does make me feel good!
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Two words. Kevyn Aucoin. So expensive, and SO worth it!!
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    I have a bit of a cosmetics obsession myself. When I'm not feeling energized or motivated to start my day, putting makeup on always seems to help. Makes me feel like I'm supposed to be up and doing something.

    I love all of the Urban Decay Naked palettes. And Dior Show mascara is the best thing ever.
  • jaya_lakshmi27
    jaya_lakshmi27 Posts: 50
    I love wearing a little makeup. I can't stand mascara (my eyelashes are the one thing I love about myself), but I always wear eyeliner and a bit of lip color balm stuff. It's a cross between lipstick and chapstick and works miracles in bipolar weather.
  • x311Tifa
    x311Tifa Posts: 357 Member
    Definitely! I've been trying to cut out time to do makeup. I always feel awesome with it on! However, it's a toss up between more sleep and looking cute, depends on the day.
  • Jersey_GirlSpins
    Jersey_GirlSpins Posts: 330 Member
    Love makeup...especially eye makeup. Fun to experiment with different colors dependiing on my mood.

    But I also love going without it when I'm feeling brave!
  • Pretty_Fit_In_Pink
    Pretty_Fit_In_Pink Posts: 5 Member
    I have little makeup bag that my grandmother gave me that say..I LOVE MAKEUP....and it's matalic pink! Super cute! I enjoy makeup a lot. Sometimes my daughter and I like practicing makeup tutorials on each other.

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