Women - do you wear makeup?

SunshineKisses_2012

I occasionally wear make up, but it's not a habit. I feel so much more myself when I'm baring my real face. After a couple of months of not wearing makeup, and the mood strikes me to wear it, I feel like a clown. Everyone says I do makeup really well ("Why don't you wear it more often? You look so PRETTY!"....Um...because I feel gorgeous without it?), but I still don't prefer to spend my money that way.

PegasusDeb

I wear it everyday. RARELY will I venture out without it. I wear BareMinerals so it has the sunscreen, which I need as I work outdoors. I mostly wear it to cover up the redness in my face, which is getting better. I love to play with eyeshadows & love when someone comments on how my eyes look. Lipstick is not my thing though, even though I keep trying (the drawer full of "hate'm's" will attest to that! ) I usually stick with a lip gloss. Love Bonnie Bell! I never out grew that! lol

cmonskinnylovee

Not really, and if I do it's because my boyfriend has a thing for eyeliner. I love the way my face looks without makeup, i look so... innocent. haha

kanonxbou47

I love makeup...I look okay without it, but it's fun to play with eye makeup, and get the looks that correspond with my fashion.

I don't wear foundation, though.

I sometimes wear lipgloss and a tiny bit of eyeliner to the gym. It makes me feel a little better, plus there are some hot guys there. Makeup is pretty fun.

_beachgirl_

Sometimes....

brittanyjeanxo

Well, I used to be uncomfortable going out of the house or even having friends over without at LEAST mascara and eyeshadow on. I've grown more comfortable with myself though, and I feel beautiful enough now to know I don't NEED the make up (which is kinda funny, because I'm a good 80 pounds heavier than I was then!) I mostly don't wear makeup anymore, but sometimes I have days where I get bored and feel like getting dolled up and slap some on (see profile picture.)

ximacloudx

I normally wear make up in instances where it's appropriate - going to work, going out to bars, going out on dates. When it comes to little day to day things - going to class, going to the grocery store, sitting around in my house doing nothing, I don't wear it.

Even when I do it's very little. Eyeliner, eyeshadow, mascara, lip gloss. I'm mixed, so finding concealer/foundation/etc is normally really difficult and not worth the trouble, plus my skin isn't that bad anyway.

That being said, I feel like a lot of girls don't need as much make up as they use - both of my roommates take a lot longer to get ready than I do, but they look beautiful without going through the trouble. I dunno.

writtenINthestars

During the week, I rather spend my time in the morning getting my lunch bag packed and things around the house situated so for work, I generally don't wear makeup. On occasion I will bring some makeup to work with me to put on if I have a meeting or presentation. I do that because I just feel more confident as my dark circles are covered and I look more awake and refreshed.

I also will throw it on if going out with friends to dinner or to specific things like a concert, dance club, etc.

Other than those few exceptions, I like my skin to be free to breathe! (though i always have on some sort of lip product)

mommared53

I always wear makeup before I go anywhere. I have a splotchy complexion and it evens out my skin tone. I can't stop with just putting on foundation. I've tried but I always feel like I'm not complete if I don't wear all my makeup. It consists of foundaton, loose powder to set it, eye shadow, mascara, eyebrow liner and lipstick. I wear it for myself because I think I look better with it. It doesn't look overdone though because my son can't even tell when I'm wearing makeup and when I'm not.

lucythinmint

I think I would go into shock and die if I did not have my makeup!!

I have a small one inch port wine stain (aka birthmark) on the side of my cheek so ever since I was old enough to use makeup I covered that bad boy up. I had part of it removed but there is still some noticeable so I wear the foundation and concealer no matter what, jogging, weight lifting, cleaning the house. I even wear it just around the house.


Now, my eye make up is where I go nuts! I love it, not because I have to cover up something but because I love what I can do with it!! I LIVE for my eye make up! I don't care who likes it other females do not phase me (I believe I am coated in an anti-female substance anyway) and I've been married so long he doesn't notice when I wear it or not.

I do it for me and I feel better about myself when I have it on. I'm also pretty self conscious so its like putting on some confidence.
I love to think of the face as a canvas that I can only improve on, but I am kind of warped :P

samantha0176

i always wear makeup...no foundation i cant stand the stuff...but eyeshadow(earth tones), mascarra, eyeliner, light lipliner and chapstick or gloss..and sometimes some blush if i am feeling pale.

if going to the gym i just wear a bit of eyeshadow,mascarra, and chapstick...i used to go without but my gym is in the grocery store so i have to go through lots of people to get to it..and i feel ugly ..and sometimes i need to buy a bag of milk or whatever .

i told my sister if the day comes when i start going out without makeup and not caring about my appearance to shoot me!

i do it because it makes me feel good, i wear makeup even on days i am not going out .

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sam

e1izab3th2

I wear make-up most of the time. Most of the time I wear my bare minimum which is mascara and chapstick. I like to wear mascara because I look tired without it. I wear it because I feel more attractive, not necessarily for anyone else..unless it is date night with the hubby!

Occasionally I wear eyeliner, eyeshadow, and bronzer. Two or three time a year I will wear foundation (special occasions only).

LCDMomma

And if you do wear makeup, do you wear it because you want to look attractive to men or because you just like it?
I only wear make-up about 5 times a year and that is for special occasions.

Or do you feel like you wear makeup for other women? (because we all know women judge other women way more than men do)
Nope when I normally wear make-up for special event and that is because I know pictures will be taken and I was to look good in the pictures for me:)

Do you leave the house without makeup? How much makeup do you wear?
Yes all the time. When people see me with make-up on I get asked what the special occasions is. When I do wear make-up it's very little.

vanezache

For under the eyes...it looks like im well rested, and a little blush .....it makes ME feel more beautiful ..but then I forget about it ..either way I can deal with it but I think every gurl needs under eye and a little bronzer

helloiloveukitty

yup, I wear and love make up. Its fun to me and I like looking my best. I will go out without it or be seen without it but I prefer to be in it as that's how I feel happiest / best. I probably wear make up 5-6 days of the week. I wear it for me, I don't really think men notice that kinda thing so much and I don't care if other women care lol

I have really pale lashes and brows so I consider my must haves to be mascara-ed lashes, filled in brows and I feel very weird/ uncomfy without lipstick or gloss on my lips. I wear a tinted moisturizer or a light foundation about half the time too. I like either "natural" look make up or smokey eyes. Always have a shade of pink on my lips. I DO NOT wear bronzer or red lips.

I'm also really into skin care and nail polish.

fionarama

yes, but I have a short attention span when it comes to getting ready so wouldn't ever spend more than a couple of minutes applying it. Lately have discovered tinted moisturisers which mean I moisturise and apply a foundaton all at the same time, result!
lately i don't apply mascara so much as unless i am seeing anyone (I work from home) its just a waste and you have to take it off for the gym
I'm a sales rep so have to apply makeup to look polished for work.

suzycreamcheese

i wear it every day, even if im just around the house on my own. I dont feel dressed without it.
I dont wear a lot. Bit of foundation, eyeliner, mascara and lipstick.

TwiFan5

I have had it done once for a trade fair and liked it but just never wanted to wear it again even if I thought that I would be beautiful with it. My boyfriend doesn't like it but then again I never seem to get compliments off him anyway.

Lyadeia

I wear makeup, but not everyday and definitely not a lot of the days that I do wear it.

It has nothing to do with looking good for men, other women, etc. For me, I just feel pretty wearing it. It's the same feeling when I am wearing a new pair of shoes or something. I am not trying to look good for anyone else, but it boosts my confidence when I feel like I am pretty.

Not that I don't like the way I look without makeup, but sometimes it's like the difference between wearing a nice pant suit versus jeans and a shirt. I can look great in either, but the former makes me feel prettier than I would normally look since I don't wear it all the time, and it just feels good to treat myself to a bit of confidence here and there.

Anyway, when I do wear makeup, I usually accentuate my eyes with shadow, liner, and mascara and wear a little lip color. I don't like a lot of foundation, but I do use some powder because I tend to have uneven skin tone. I hate heavy foundations, and the last time I wore it was for my bridal portrait...I even skipped it on the wedding day, lol.

I just personally think that anyone who wears makeup solely to look good for other people rather than themselves is doing themselves a disservice. I mean, there's a time and place for it, but if that's the only reason they you are leaving *you* out...and doesn't that suck?

Lozzy_82

I have a makeup addiction. I love it and have tonnes of the stuff. I enjoy experimenting with different looks and playing around with different colours, shapes and textures. I find taking the time in the morning to do my makeup is quite relaxing and eases me into the day

I almost never leave the house with NO makeup. For work I do a full face: Foundation, concealer, powder, blush, eyebrows, around 4 different eyeshadows, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick (and maybe gloss), and sometimes highlighting or contouring powder if I have time. If I'm just popping round the corner to the shop or something then I'll probably just dab some concealer under my eyes and wear a lick of mascara.

If I'm just at home with my husband then chances are I won't put any makeup on. I like the feeling of a clean face from time to time and it's good to let my skin breathe.

36charlotte

I love my makeup! I get compliments all the time. I look sick without it, very pale with freckles. I wear lipstick (the kind that won't rub off) and mascara ALL the time... Even to bed... It is me.

xSophia19

I dont really wear make up, ive got lots of it! I dont know why!! I sometimes just wear eye make-up - mascara, coloured liquid eyeliner or just a bit of eye shadow but only ever where it if im going somewhere nice or meeting someone etc.. Otherwise i dont bother.

I wish i could wear foundation to cover up few little freckles ive got by my nose, but im allergic to the thing! My face comes up all red and patchy and is itchy, and doctors told me i was allergic to it. And that was a max-factor foubdation ive got and it wasnt cheap!! =( i cant wear blusher either, ive got really sensitive skin, even nivea cream brings me up in a rash like. Soo i can only wear eye make up! Which sucks =(

sunkisses

Like foundation, blush/bronzer, mascara, lipstick?
During the summer, no. I wear lipstick or lip balm every day, though. I'm hands-on and active and I wake up *not* thinking about makeup. I barely remember to brush my hair.

I'm working now, so I do wear it M-F or if I go out with my friends at night. Honestly, my makeup wearing is so subtle that you'd hardly notice I have it on (see my pictures for examples). I have natural shading on my eyelids so I don't wear eye shadow ever. And most of the time, my skin is clear and even so the only time I consider wearing makeup daily is during winter when my colors are faded out. I just like to look vibrant and alive, so I wear it.

Regardless of season, I wear it if I'm going to be around a d-bag or a b*tch JUST to let them know that smart women can also be knock-outs. I don't like the immediate once-over people give me to check and make sure I'm socially up to standard.

SkateboardFi

eyeliner, mascara, lip gloss. tis all.

LorinaLynn

I wear it for me. I feel a lot better in no makeup or less makeup than I did when I was chunkier, but I still feel better with a little bit of eyeliner and a lip gloss than i do with a naked face. I rarely wear mascara... it always bothers my eyes, so I go for liner instead.

I'm wearing quite a lot of makeup in my profile pic. Eye shadow, liquid and pencil liner, a little extra brow color, lipstick with a touch of gloss over top, blush, highlighter on my cheekbones, maybe a touch of under eye concealer because my eyes are really deep set and tend to look dark underneath. I don't think anyone is going to look at that pic and go, "Now there's a girl who wears a lot of makeup!"

I'm an artist. I know what a little extra color and definition can do. So my face is my canvas. I'm just happy that right now, my makeup is about accentuating my face than hiding "problems." Yay for drinking lots of water! My skin has never looked better and I rarely need to use concealer or even foundation anymore.

Cait_Sidhe

Yes, I love makeup. I wear it for me, not anyone else. I've been doing a classic movie star look with it forever. It goes with my style. When I go out to a club I go all out. Bright jewel tones are my favorite. It's an artistic expression. I have good skin though so I never wear foundation, just powder.

I don't wear it everyday. If I'm just staying around the house only leaving to walk the dog then no, I don't wear it. I also don't wear it to work. I work 12 hour overnights. Makeup isn't so pretty anymore after a 12 hour overnight.

Sometimes I'll go light on the makeup if I'm just walking around the city. Eyeliner, powder, mascara, lipstick. But like I said it goes with my look. I tend to dress up a lot.

SkateboardFi

to answer the rest of the questions though, it doesn't get much more than eyeliner, mascara and gloss for me. if i'm going somewhere where i have to get glammed..i may add eyeshadow lol. i wear it for me, i like to accentuate my face with small details and i feel this works for me. i don't wear make up every day though, just usually if i have to go to work.

I'm an artist. I know what a little extra color and definition can do. So my face is my canvas. I'm just happy that right now, my makeup is about accentuating my face than hiding "problems."

couldn't have said it better myself

JMCade

I wear just a little eyeshadow and mascara most of the time. Sometimes I go to work without any because I'm one of those always running late people:ohwell: I like to take the time to wear a little more on the weekends. Especially if the hubby and I get a date night, I put more effort into it! In the summer I skip all foundation and powder and just do the eyes. In the colder months I'll do more. I don't really do it for anyone else. I've accepted the fact that a lot of other women judge you no matter what and there's nothing you can do about it. My husband thinks I'm pretty with it or without it. Love that man!

RunningAddict

I only like eyeliner to bring out my eyes. sometiems I don't even wear that.

taiyola

Yuuup. I can leave the house without makeup OR fake tan, never both. I don't think my natural skin colour suits me as I'm soo pale. Even the lightest colour Max Factor foundation shade is too dark for me. Also, because I am SO pale, any spots of redness stands out a lot.

If I have fake tan on, I can go out without makeup. Although I dye my eyebrows and if they've faded, then I like to add some colour to them.

I wear it because it makes me feel better about myself. I look better, and so I feel better and more comfortable. I would honestly freak the **** out if anyone saw me without fake tan and makeup, like compleeetely natural.