Makeup or no makeup? what is better?

KeepItOff4Life

Have to AT LEAST have my eyeliner. I feel naked without it. Well, that and my earrings. Other than that, I try not to put anything on unless it's one of those occasions or I'm sick. When I'm sick, I do it all! It helps...

SkateboardFi

Eye liner, mascara, gloss. Rinse. Repeat.

Hoosiermomma

I love my makeup. I am very blonde, no color in eyebrows or eyelashes and the crazy thing is that I keep finding another step to add! Of course now I'm battle-ling the spots and wrinkles. It seems was only a short while ago I was covering up pimples! :noway:

Night and day difference with or without make-up,but I still believe I look natural when all is said and done. :ohwell: I can get my whole face done in 7 minutes or less so it is totally worth it for me. But I laugh at my own vanity, it takes a bit more effort to look natural these days! :laugh:

I find as I get in better shape I am a a little less picky about going out without the full effort.

foodluver27

I absolutely love make-up! I love it so much that I get excited when I buy something new and I want to dig in and experiment with it as soon as I buy it...that being said..I do not wear it all the time. I am mostly home during the week so the only time I really wear make-up is when I go out on the weekends or if my hubby and I have something else to do (go out to eat, movies) The rest of days I am A La' Natural Luckily, my husband appreciates my looks with and without make-up. I just love to put it on because it makes me feel more confident (combined with a great outfit and amazing shoes!) I am a big fan of MAC and Sephora..I know a little pricey but we all have our weaknesses and it's better than spending money on junk food

Shanna_Inc86

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:

^^^AGREED!

I wear make up everyday....makes me feel better. I have an uneven complexion and battled acne since I was like 10

Cover up if I'm breaking out a lil bit (neutrogena is my fave)
a light true blend or mineral base
mineral or loose powder over
Sometimes light bronzer or blush
Eye liner most days
Mascara everyday
lip glass (clear, lightly tinted or beige)

**This all takes me like 10mins**

I do up my eye make up when I go out b/c its fun

liftingbro

I like a small amount of makeup. My wife puts on just a little mascara, some color on the eyes and sometimes a small amount of coverup or whatever that stuff is called. It more is an enhancement of hear beauty than putting on a new face like some women do.

hbdub7

I wear make up every single day, regardless of the day...some days it is pretty simple natural colors, and other days (typically nights) i go total fashion glam! However...part of the trick is to KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING....and I know what I am doing, I do make up for weddings, proms, any special occasion (not certified...but pretty amazing :bigsmile: :bigsmile: ) ...and if you dont know what you are doing it could go wrong real fast...and you have to know that just because they sell it in every color of the rainbow...does not mean it is for you! That is why you can test them out...find colors that compliment your skin tone...not 5 shades to bright...its not halloween all year round. But woman are beautiful in general, and as long as you love yourself (with or without) then that should be all that matters.

Kristina0202

I love wearing makeup. I usually only wear stuff on my eyes and leave the rest of my face alone. I'm obsessed with buying different shades of eyeshadow and experimenting. I think it's fun.

Some people wear waaaay too much and it doesn't even match their skin tone.

Pollywog39

I love makeup.

always have, always will.....................

It's fun, it enhances my eyes, it hides flaws, it makes me happy, it's fun, I love it................did I mention it's fun?

and if guys don't like it? Who cares!!!

JennaM222

I also Love make up. Alot of make up applied wrong does look a bit odd, but applied correctly does WONDERS. My BF has seen me TOTALLY dolled up, and fresh face out of the shower and tells me he loves my freckles. ( I cover these slightly )

Make up to me is fun.

Not everyone is the same. Dont try to understand why

Qarol

I personally think it's false advertisement. Like push up bras

Unless they're fake, DDs won't just cleavage on their own, ya know. All hail to the push up bra! Too bad I can't post pictures of it no more...

SarabellPlus3

You know, to each their own. I'm not a person who wears a ton of makeup, but I'll wear some eyeliner, blush, cover, mascara and lipstick when going out with my husband or friends. So what? I mean, is it skin off anyone's nose if I want to draw attention to my eyes? LOL

I also agree with the poster who said that men like the 'natural' look, but with makeup. A look they'd think is just a beautiful girl, but you can't tell that 'glow' in her is from her makeup. Women too, for that matter.

I've never worn enough makeup that I'd at all be concerned that someone wouldn't recognize me without the makeup on-- in fact, I don't think I've ever SEEN a person IRL who wore that much makeup. I mean, sometimes I dress up, too, but I'd never worry that my husband suddenly wouldn't recognize me the next time he saw me /without/ a fancy dress and heels.

Whitneylol

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.

I do not understand all these women who just CAKE it on, like even eye shadow looks silly to me sometimes. Isn't makeup supposed to enhance your natural features, not act as a cheap alternative to plastic surgery?

If you're doing it to impress a man- what do you think he's going to do one day when he sees you without it?

I personally think it's false advertisement. Like push up bras and those silly butt lifting panties.

But that's just my opinion, what do you guys think? Guy or girl, just tell me your opinion!

I'm with you! It's a slutty night for me when I wear eyeliner! I NEVER cake that **** on and I can't stand when people do! I wear: chapstick, mascara, cover up (for spots only), and nude colored eyeshadow.

auntdeedee87

I stopped wearing make-up altogether after my boyfriend stopped me and told me that he thinks I look much prettier without it.

That said, on the rare occasion when I throw on some war paint, I love Garden Botanika-- Mineral make-up looks so much better than thick foundation and the works.

http://www.gardenbotanika.com/product/cosmetics/face/she's+a+natural+3+minute+mineral+makeover+kit.do?sortby=newArrivals

lemonadem

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....

^^ This! Wearing make-up is for me. I don't use it all the time, don't feel the need to. But I like dressing up and putting it on, and like myself without it.

JennaM222

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.

I do not understand all these women who just CAKE it on, like even eye shadow looks silly to me sometimes. Isn't makeup supposed to enhance your natural features, not act as a cheap alternative to plastic surgery?

If you're doing it to impress a man- what do you think he's going to do one day when he sees you without it?

I personally think it's false advertisement. Like push up bras and those silly butt lifting panties.

But that's just my opinion, what do you guys think? Guy or girl, just tell me your opinion!

You are also quite young. Once you get age spots and wrinkles you most likely will change your mind!

justaxletdown

I typically don't wear any makeup during the week, only if I'm going out somewhere special do I wear a little foundation/eye shadow/blush/lip gloss. And only a little, I wasn't taught how to do makeup so it's just sort of me guessing. I don't really feel the need to wear it though...

Pollywog39

I'd wear makeup like THIS every day if I could get away with it!

MusicKeepsMeSane

I never wear any make-up. I don't feel like myself when I wear it and that's the most important part to me. Plus, I want guys to like me for me, not for my looks or make-up. I only wear it on special occasions, like big family dinners with extended family from out of town, etc. Even then I'll only wear a little cover-up and maybe a tiny bit of blush. I was never taught how to apply make-up though so that's a little of the reason I never wear it.

allison_joan

I wear foundation (with no powder) and eyeliner everyday but that is it. If I'm going out or to something important, I wear my foundation, eyeliner, mascara, & sometimes eyeshadow. I prefer low key & easy!

sarahp86

Guilty of wearing make-up (but not the whole works that makes me look like I totally painted my face) but can I live without it? Yes, I can.

^^ This, but I do love doing myself up for a girls night out! I do normally keep my make up natural as possible

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

I like makeup-- I used to be a no-makeup person and my hubby liked that fine, but now I wear it and enjoy matching the colors to my outifts or going for different "looks" and he likes that too. He still claims to like the way I look without better but that may just be flattery :P I had an intern last year who always had the most beautiful eye makeup, but when I do that on myself I feel like a clown so I don't do it. Part of Lupus is low self-esteem because you're so pale and your hair thins out (or you have the butterfly rash across your face, ugh) so make-up can help with that.

ONE03

eh, I like women and don't really care if they wear make-up or not as long as they feel that they're attractive. In the long run, I want a woman who is fit, healthy and has a certain level of self-esteem. It doesn't mean a woman who wears make-up has low self-esteem. Some like the way they look with make-up on, certain clothes, shoes, hair cut a certain way, etc....

JustEllieK

I'd wear makeup like THIS every day if I could get away with it!

WOW! I mean you dont look bad...but where is your face...i mean....YOUR face? Nobody else has a face like you....why cover it up like that?

Makeup i think sometimes tends to make everyone look alike...i said SOMETIMES! and i am free to state my opinion. Remember that before you bash me!

PrincessEliNa

I love make up! (Says the girl that's not wearing any ...)
I think it's fun, pretty, and cool! Yes I said it! COOL. :>
I'm all for the natural look, and the CAKED ON make up look.
I honestly do like it -Yes we're all different let's not try to analyze it.
I knew this girl who would wear "too much" make up, and other girls would call her "clown face" and other mean things, but you know what? She was so much prettier than those girls that made fun of her!!

ONE03

Makeup i think sometimes tends to make everyone look alike...i said SOMETIMES! and i am free to state my opinion. Remember that before you bash me!

In-trend, at the moment, fashion tend to make girls all look alike to me as well. Anyway, girls on my campus just all blend in together after a while. Not to be PC, but it's actually their personality and what they have going on besides their looks that makes them stand out and memorable.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

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...

I have combination skin and I use CoverGirl CG Smoothers. I can't promise it'll work for you but it's pretty cheap and the only thing I've found (including mineral and/or more expensive brands) that doesn't make my skin peel. It's pretty light coverage though so it won't really cover up blemishes or dark circles much, just evens out your complexion.

JustEllieK

Makeup i think sometimes tends to make everyone look alike...i said SOMETIMES! and i am free to state my opinion. Remember that before you bash me!

In-trend, at the moment, fashion tend to make girls all look alike to me as well. Anyway, girls on my campus just all blend in together after a while. Not to be PC, but it's actually their personality and what they have going on besides their looks that makes them stand out and memorable.

I think so too!

significance

I never wear any make-up. I don't feel like myself when I wear it and that's the most important part to me. Plus, I want guys to like me for me, not for my looks or make-up. I only wear it on special occasions, like big family dinners with extended family from out of town, etc. Even then I'll only wear a little cover-up and maybe a tiny bit of blush. I was never taught how to apply make-up though so that's a little of the reason I never wear it.

I'm with you. I wear make-up about once a year, and then only lippy and maybe eyeshadow and a very little foundation. But I don't know how to apply it well, and always feel like I've done it wrong when I do, so that adds social discomfort to the physical discomfort of having stuff on my face. I just don't know what I'm doing with makeup, and I'm much too old to get away with experimenting. My parents wouldn't let me use any makeup until I was 16, and by then those of my friends who used it had been practicing for years. Now I'm 37 and still haven't had the motivation or confidence to learn.

Also, I tend to touch my face quite a lot - wipe hair back from my face, wipe my mouth after eating or drinking, scratch my nose, rub my eyes - so the makeup never lasts long when I do wear it. And part of the reason for that is that I have sensitive skin which is often itchy - and which usually reacts badly to makeup of any sort.

lisamc03

I love to wear makeup, I also wear push up bras