Makeup or no makeup? what is better?

erinkeely4

I think the whole idea is honestly stupid. Women look perfect how God created them. Why change how you look?

I've never worn it before and personally I don't know that I need it. My sister made me try it for my high school graduation. Only the bare minimum, I wouldn't let her go all out. I hated it so much I wiped it off.

People tell me all the time that I should try it. They say I would look better with it. But me, no thanks. I prefer natural.

If you really think that you'd think people should go without clothes, too (in good weather at least)!

You are young and cute, and look totally great without makeup! Easier for people with your looks to feel this way ;-)

o

Well first thank you for the compliment. But I think society puts way too much emphasis on looks. People look way more attractive when they have a legit personality. But I certainly have my days where I look completely awful and worse than my pictures. And when I was younger, don't get me started. So I know what its like to look terrible. I look in the mirror every day.

I totally agree that many cultures put way too much focus and obsession on looks. But it's life -- some could argue that we're hard-wired this way for evolutionary reasons.

Good point about the pictures -- it's not like anyone goes and picks the BAD pictures of themselves to put online

JustEllieK

I think the whole idea is honestly stupid. Women look perfect how God created them. Why change how you look?

I've never worn it before and personally I don't know that I need it. My sister made me try it for my high school graduation. Only the bare minimum, I wouldn't let her go all out. I hated it so much I wiped it off.

People tell me all the time that I should try it. They say I would look better with it. But me, no thanks. I prefer natural.

If you really think that you'd think people should go without clothes, too (in good weather at least)!

You are young and cute, and look totally great without makeup! Easier for people with your looks to feel this way ;-)

o

Well first thank you for the compliment. But I think society puts way too much emphasis on looks. People look way more attractive when they have a legit personality. But I certainly have my days where I look completely awful and worse than my pictures. And when I was younger, don't get me started. So I know what its like to look terrible. I look in the mirror every day.

I totally agree that many cultures put way too much focus and obsession on looks. But it's life -- some could argue that we're hard-wired this way for evolutionary reasons.

Good point about the pictures -- it's not like anyone goes and picks the BAD pictures of themselves to put online

True. But by worse than my pictures I meant...I personally don't like my pictures. But yeah nobody is going to put a picture they think is completely terrible.

Deathwithab

i like to not wear makeup when im just sitting at home or running to the store on my day off most days
i wear makeup to work but very little. a little foundation to even out areas and then some masccara and eyeliner . maybe chapstick if my lips are dry . i also find eyeshadow funny looking .

my boyfriend dosnt seem to care either way seing as we live together .
other then when i dont wash the eyelinner off all the way showering and it looks funny all smudged

i also dont do my hair, i throw it in a pony or a run my hands over it and am done .

i_love_vinegar

I barely wear any makeup, I wear a bit of cover up, mascara, and maybe some blush and lip gloss and I am good to go.

No offense, but besides some lipstick, eyeliner, and eyeshadow, what else is there to put on?! XD

Foundation, bronzer, highlighter, lipstick, eyeliner and eyeshadow are all things I don't wear (on special occasions I will wear a few of them, but not daily)

I think you misread my comment haha

I dont see too many girls roaming the streets with all the stuff you wear PLUS the stuff you don't smeared on their faces.

We wear the same amount of makeup, except I use eyeliner in place of lipgloss. I think we have different viewpoints, because to me it is a fullface.

You stated you look better without makeup, so maybe you shouldn't be wearing it.

nomorewishing

I don't wear a lot and even then I only wear it when I have to go somewhere, so like two or three times a week. I used to just use powder, mascara and lip gloss but I recently added blush because people started telling me I looked like a vampire (i flat out REFUSE to get a tan). Lol, I used to work with a lady who wore her makeup like that though. She would have orange-ish foundation layered on, then a ton of maroon/pink blush and bright red lipstick. I wish I could say that she was at least a nice person, but I try not to lie

emmiee921

I wear the whole works everydY its like art for me, i feel good in it and it relaxs me to do it in the morning. I cant go out without it sorry guys

nifnif

it's a problem when you think makeup makes you a more beautiful woman.
a woman should be inherently beautiful and confident, not only because it makes her more beautiful as a result, but because she deserves to. everybody deserves to feel attractive and worthy.

it also becomes a problem when it makes you look like poop, as in covering up your natural beauty too much, or looking like someone took a dump on your face -- especially when you're misguided enough to think that it looks good. but i guess as long as you FEEL good, you shouldn't worry too much about what other people think.

aside from that, i think makeup is "fun" and can be a way for you to express your creativity and sense of style, as well as show people a more feminine side or part of you that thinks you should look good for the world.

and yeah ignore my picture lol. i am a girl who wears a bit of makeup probably half the time.

nifnif

kill it with fire!

Got it. Well, I, personally, look like absolute sheeeeit w/o AT LEAST concealer, foundation, loose powder, mascara and lip gloss. Ideally also eyeshadow and liner. You're lucky you don't need all that crap.

For comparison, these are old pics from when I was about 40 lbs. heavier but they will do:





So, as much as I wish I could skip it, it's not a good idea. lol

I think you look better in your "before" picture. You're gorgeous in that one. The only improvements in the "after" picture, were eye circles and blemishes covered up a bit.

Beezil

I wish I could wear makeup. I have acne - so I also have acne scars. But my skin is too sensitive. I put even just a tiny bit of foundation on and my acne flares up 10x worse. I can wear eye makeup and lipstick/gloss but it looks kind of tacky to me without the concealer...

beeny83

I wear makeup but that doesn't mean I'm ugly without it! I wear the lot!! Not everyday but if I'm going out for the night I will spend a good hour putting my makeup on which is about once every 2 months. I'm not trying to falsify myself I'm trying to look good and to be honest it make people feel better about themselves and builds confidence. Just like women wearing minny dresses that pretty much show what they had for breakfast, its not my cup of tea but that's who they are and they feel good dressed like that then people should just accept it. No need to judge people on there appearance!! Isn't that what we are here for to look good and feel good? and that's what these people are all trying to do by wearing makeup. Its whats inside that counts not appearance, maybe we should all accept people for who they are and support them if they want to change how they look.

i_love_vinegar

I wish I could wear makeup. I have acne - so I also have acne scars. But my skin is too sensitive. I put even just a tiny bit of foundation on and my acne flares up 10x worse. I can wear eye makeup and lipstick/gloss but it looks kind of tacky to me without the concealer...

Have you tried Clinique?

Beezil

I wear makeup but that doesn't mean I'm ugly without it! I wear the lot!! Not everyday but if I'm going out for the night I will spend a good hour putting my makeup on which is about once every 2 months. I'm not trying to falsify myself I'm trying to look good and to be honest it make people feel better about themselves and builds confidence. Just like women wearing minny dresses that pretty much show what they had for breakfast, its not my cup of tea but that's who they are and they feel good dressed like that then people should just accept it. No need to judge people on there appearance!! Isn't that what we are here for to look good and feel good? and that's what these people are all trying to do by wearing makeup. Its whats inside that counts not appearance, maybe we should all accept people for who they are and support them if they want to change how they look.

Agreed. I used to love wearing makeup when I was in school, before the acne got so bad. I loved trying out different colored eyeliners and shadows especially. Bright stuff that was eye-catching. It was my way of standing out, trying to be an individual. lol. But it was fun too, and I felt better knowing I could express my creativity in that way. It's not all about looking pretty/prettier, that's often just an added bonus for some people. But what I wouldn't give to have that simple pleasure now! Instead of makeup I have to put special medicine and treatments on my face every day just to keep my acne under control. I think those who can wear makeup should be grateful! lol

Beezil

I wish I could wear makeup. I have acne - so I also have acne scars. But my skin is too sensitive. I put even just a tiny bit of foundation on and my acne flares up 10x worse. I can wear eye makeup and lipstick/gloss but it looks kind of tacky to me without the concealer...

Have you tried Clinique?

I haven't, but I've tried about 100 different other acne treatment systems. I use one from Avon at the moment, it seems to work okay for me. I have cystic acne, and this stuff is the only thing that's ever improved it so I'm sticking with it until such times as it stops working for me! lol

Edit: I might look into it though, is it expensive?

i_love_vinegar

I wish I could wear makeup. I have acne - so I also have acne scars. But my skin is too sensitive. I put even just a tiny bit of foundation on and my acne flares up 10x worse. I can wear eye makeup and lipstick/gloss but it looks kind of tacky to me without the concealer...

Have you tried Clinique?

I haven't, but I've tried about 100 different other acne treatment systems. I use one from Avon at the moment, it seems to work okay for me. I have cystic acne, and this stuff is the only thing that's ever improved it so I'm sticking with it until such times as it stops working for me! lol

Edit: I might look into it though, is it expensive?

i have acne too, and the only thing that has helped for me is Shiseido's white lucent line (the entire set) along with Retin A cream. ^^ I am trying other Shiseido products to see if I can substitute right now, but am breaking out...a lot.

Clinique is a makeup line, that is allergen/fragrance free. It is very good, and not too expensive...It is available in places such as Macys and you can try it before you buy ^^ One bottle of foundation runs around 22 dollars, but it lasts a long time and is great!

Beezil

Okay, thanks! I have been trying to avoid the retin A stuff cause I know it's pretty strong and can really irritate skin.

allie1904

I personally LOVE makeup! I don't care for all the big brands but I love ELF when they have their 50% off weekends.

I wear foundation, blush and mascara if I'm leaving the house. I never take it out with me though. If it's windy and it rains then so be it.

My friends and family have all seen me without makeup on. My boyfriend sees me everyday without make-up and he hasn't left yet. I just feel alot more comfortable in myself when I have some on.

I don't need the foundation as my skin is clear, but I do have circles under my eyes which I don't like.

I would love to be able to roll out of bed and not think about it and just wash and go but I can't. It's poop.

clairabell2024

Make up makes me feel prettier, i know it shouldnt but it does! but thats just me!

But i dont wear it all the time, im at work now and i dont have any make up on at all, if im going on a night out i use the full works (or what i consided the full works- foundation, blusher, pencil my eyebrows: their blond my hair is brown, eyeliner and mascara- as in my profile pic).

I like to think i dont slap it on and i never wear fake tan but i dunno, maybe i do looked cake it on??? Im sure my mum would tell me i looked a trollop before going out if i did! lol

xx

Quarantined

I don't wear makeup during the work week, but I wear it on weekends or special occasions. Its not a safety blanket for me, it's fun and a form of art. My boyfriend loves me both ways, as the super dag and as the hot rod mama with bright red lips, huge falsies, and elaborate hair. Its who I am, and I'm not a lesser person because I enjoy dressing up.

ahsongbird

I think the whole idea is honestly stupid. Women look perfect how God created them. Why change how you look?

Not every woman feels that way, me for instance, I like to brighten up my eyes with makeup, even my own mother admitted she doesn't like my eyes bc they make me look old and tired I'm 22 I want to LOOK 22.

Iamfit4life

I enjoy make up. Love it, it's fun.

That said I rarely EVER wear it, don't have time. But when I do I'm much more confident. I look less tired.

I think men say they prefer us "natural". But honestly don't. They want us with make up, looking like we're without it.

allie1904

I think men say they prefer us "natural". But honestly don't. They want us with make up, looking like we're without it.

Hit the nail on the head!

My OH says I look fine without it, but when I've got it on, he goes out of his way to tell me I look pretty :huh:

nifnif

I think men say they prefer us "natural". But honestly don't. They want us with make up, looking like we're without it.

Hit the nail on the head!

My OH says I look fine without it, but when I've got it on, he goes out of his way to tell me I look pretty :huh:

So true.

I had a boyfriend who said he liked my face best when I had no makeup whatsoever on it though.

thetiwi1890

I wear make-up a lot of the time, depending on where I'm going/what I have to do/what my mood is!
I LOVE applying makeup, it's my little bit of art ღ
I wear foundation with serum, a light pink and sheer blusher, eyeshadow (browns usually, darker for nights out), black eyeliner and black mascara.
Apart from that I'll either wear Carmex (I love the cherry one) or just a light pink (neutral) lipstick and I'm good to go then!
I usually don't wear fake tan unless I'm going out for the night (club/wedding/party etc). And if I'm wearing tan, I'll put it on the night before (either St. Moriz, Sublime Bronze or Bronz' Express) and then I'll put on Sally Hansen leg tan all over just before I head out and I feel great! And I always wear nail varnish on toes and nails.
But I'm not wearing makeup now and I feel great now, so it depends on my mood!! ღ

Summerleahd

I love wearing makeup! Mainly eyeliner, eyeshadow,mascara, lipgloss, and maybe some blush. I'm lucky enough to not need foundation or anything like that. I don't even know what to do with it and i hate covering my freckles.lol. I have a natural tan so I think that has a lot to do with it. But with eyeshadow I love colors! And experimenting with my eyes. I'm pretty good at applying it so it doesn't look overdone and cheap. My friends beg me to do their makeup. But I also feel like I look great without makeup too. And there are days when I go without it. it's all about how you apply it.

i_love_vinegar

Okay, thanks! I have been trying to avoid the retin A stuff cause I know it's pretty strong and can really irritate skin.

If you are ever interested in Retin A cream, they have different concentrations~:)

marycmeadows

I wear make up - for myself. On a normal daily basis, I just wear cover up, mascara, and lip gloss - nothing fancy.... If I go out or am feeling extra girly, I'll wear eyeliner & shadow, but nothing that looks over the top. I think make up is supposed to accentuate your face - it is not meant to cover up your face like a mask....

iNkedFiTmama

I love make up .. but i also went to cosmetology school and have been doing free lance make up artistry for the past two years as a side job .. That' being said .. I've never worn enough for it to be a 'false advertisement' & I will go without it when I feel like it - which is generally a lot during the day because I stay home with my daughters.

Temporalia

I don't wear makeup unless I have to, so that means once a month max when I go out. The rest of the time I don't and frankly, i've never really worn makeup and it shows on my skin, I still have my ID's checked once in a while and i'm 32.

Hootsmamma

I believe it's a personal choice or preference. I don't wear very much at all any more, just some concealer if I have a blemish , some blush, lip stain and mascara if needed (although lately my eyelashes have gottten so thick and long will all the meds I am on..I don't need it either). I prefer a more "natural" look as I get older. But I feel if you do like, want or need to wear makeup--as long as you don't look like "You ran into the back-end of a Max Factor Truck and lost the collision" , well then, ... All Is Good! Enjoy yourself...That's the Point!:laugh:

hypotrochoid

For me it's all about the eyes... Eyeliner, mascara, and a bit of shadow. If I'm in a rush it's only eyeliner, but when I go out I tend to really play up my eyes as much as possible.

I don't really care what other people do- If you leave the house feeling that you look great, that's what matters. Attitude and confidence go a lot further in pulling off a look than anything else.