Makeup in the gym. Where do you stand?

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  • whatascene
    whatascene Posts: 119 Member
    I really don't care, I think it's the label that comes with the "makeup wearers". Like I remember in undergrad when I went to the campus gym, there was this group of girls I saw almost every time. They were in full makeup, and hair was done all elaborately, and they were in all the latest and cutest workout clothes. They would go sit on a mat and stretch literally for like 30 minutes, and I'd barely even call it stretching. They were pretty much man hunting. And I hate when women do that, and I hate it when men do it too. I know I shouldn't pay attention to it, but I people watch and I tend to get mean in my own little head when I'm tired on the ellyptical lol. But if a woman with full on makeup is working hard, then I couldn't care less. And girls who put on makeup just for the gym I just get confused because I wouldn't want to waste my makeup because all that sweat... and you can't wipe your face on your shirt... :/
  • charleneagilmore
    charleneagilmore Posts: 37 Member
    Never even thought about this one- but I rarely wear anything other than a little clinique powder and a brush of mascara. And if it makes you happy and doesn't hurt anyone around you (not really sure how it could actually), go for it!!!

    I am super sensitive to smells though and I personally find it hard to work out near someone who hasn't washed their gym clothes or has a ton of perfume/cologne on. Those two items are really basic etiquette and/or hygiene for any gym setting.
  • whatascene
    whatascene Posts: 119 Member
    I believe women should always look their best.. Nothing looks more trashy then woman sloggin through walmart in a pair of sweats, uggs, and her husbnds tee shirt.... Put some effort into yourself and your husband won't have as much of a reason to be looking elsewhere....

    I get up and immediately put my makeup on.... It doesn't take 5 mins to slip on a normal shirt and a pair of jeans..It may even take less effort then riffling around in your husbands closet to raid his over sized clothing....

    I see nothing wrong with women wearing makeup to the gym...Now I do find it sad when she doesn't wear waterproof mascara and she's got coon eyes...bless her heart, she tried....

    You are suggesting that a lack of "effort" in clothing choices gives someone's husband a justifiable reason to "to be looking elsewhere"?

    Judging others for not wearing make up or not dressing in a way that you approve is just as bad as judging them for wearing make up. I don't need your warped view of what a woman should be wearing or putting on her face to feel good about myself.

    ...You just set the women's movement back like 50 years. Sigh.
  • andyisandy
    andyisandy Posts: 433 Member
    I believe women should always look their best.. Nothing looks more trashy then woman sloggin through walmart in a pair of sweats, uggs, and her husbnds tee shirt.... Put some effort into yourself and your husband won't have as much of a reason to be looking elsewhere....

    I get up and immediately put my makeup on.... It doesn't take 5 mins to slip on a normal shirt and a pair of jeans..It may even take less effort then riffling around in your husbands closet to raid his over sized clothing....

    I see nothing wrong with women wearing makeup to the gym...Now I do find it sad when she doesn't wear waterproof mascara and she's got coon eyes...bless her heart, she tried....
    wow how does standing on that soap box feel?
  • rebeccap13
    rebeccap13 Posts: 754 Member
    I don't wear makeup hardly ever so definitely don't wear it to the gym. But, if someone does, guess what, it doesn't affect my workout so I'm not going to get butt hurt about it.
  • action_figure
    action_figure Posts: 511 Member
    I hardly ever wear make up anyway. I'm a Sweet Adeline, and I have to wear very heavy stage make up, including false eyelashes for our performances and competitions, so at all other times I'm like "Hell, no!" But, that said, I never really worry about what other people look like. I have much more of a problem with loads of cologne.
  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    I wouldn't put on make-up specifically for the gym, but if I am going to the gym after work I am certainly not going to bother taking it off either.
  • bodyafterbaby4
    bodyafterbaby4 Posts: 20 Member
    If it is already on before I go to the gym, I leave it on. I will not put it on just to go to the gym and then right back home. I'm not there to impress anyone and it seems wasteful since you just go home and shower and it all comes right off.
  • midnight333
    midnight333 Posts: 149
    I've never really worn makeup. I feel very noticeable in public if I have it on. Because I'm uncomfortable wearing it. So I could go without just fine. I didn't even have any on for my wedding. :smile:
  • DynamitePink
    DynamitePink Posts: 6 Member
    Sometimes I do wear make-up to the gym and sometimes I don't. It depends on the time of day. Morning no makeup, afternoons makeup. It really doesn't matter because I'm there to train.
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    This has been discussed. A lot. Personally, if I'm already wearing makeup when I get to the gym I see no reason to wash it off since I am not prone to breakouts and don't care what others think. But I don't put on makeup just to go to the gym.
  • fuzzieme
    fuzzieme Posts: 454 Member
    I enter the gym, head down, music on. Often I close my eyes too. I'm there to enjoy the satisfying release. I leave, head down. I've never had a conversation in the gym with another member, just a few short sentences with staff. Shower, the <poof> I'm gone. As far as I'm concerned, nobody cares
  • homerjspartan
    homerjspartan Posts: 1,893 Member
    I believe women should always look their best.. Nothing looks more trashy then woman sloggin through walmart in a pair of sweats, uggs, and her husbnds tee shirt.... Put some effort into yourself and your husband won't have as much of a reason to be looking elsewhere....

    I get up and immediately put my makeup on.... It doesn't take 5 mins to slip on a normal shirt and a pair of jeans..It may even take less effort then riffling around in your husbands closet to raid his over sized clothing....

    I see nothing wrong with women wearing makeup to the gym...Now I do find it sad when she doesn't wear waterproof mascara and she's got coon eyes...bless her heart, she tried....

    You are suggesting that a lack of "effort" in clothing choices gives someone's husband a justifiable reason to "to be looking elsewhere"?

    Judging others for not wearing make up or not dressing in a way that you approve is just as bad as judging them for wearing make up. I don't need your warped view of what a woman should be wearing or putting on her face to feel good about myself.

    It does give complete permission. One day last year my wife forgot her eyeliner and I immediately had sex with 3 of her friends.
  • Colleenb_2012
    Colleenb_2012 Posts: 60
    I wear BB cream and some mascara, I see people in the gym with false eyelashes the works!! I think that is a little to far
  • F1uffy123
    F1uffy123 Posts: 121 Member
    I don't put make up on to go to the gym - however I don't take it off before I go to the gym if I have it on from work etc...I don't really think about it too much!

    This for me.
  • bearwith
    bearwith Posts: 525 Member
    Just another thing to worry about and it will clog your pores so you are not going to sweat properly. Whole point of going to the gym is to look and feel better on the inside - make up is superficial.
  • Feisty_Red
    Feisty_Red Posts: 982 Member
    I normally re-apply half way between work outs...as well as do some hair touch ups. I'm there to look my best..:wink:
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
    I believe women should always look their best.. Nothing looks more trashy then woman sloggin through walmart in a pair of sweats, uggs, and her husbnds tee shirt.... Put some effort into yourself and your husband won't have as much of a reason to be looking elsewhere....

    I get up and immediately put my makeup on.... It doesn't take 5 mins to slip on a normal shirt and a pair of jeans..It may even take less effort then riffling around in your husbands closet to raid his over sized clothing....

    I see nothing wrong with women wearing makeup to the gym...Now I do find it sad when she doesn't wear waterproof mascara and she's got coon eyes...bless her heart, she tried....

    You are suggesting that a lack of "effort" in clothing choices gives someone's husband a justifiable reason to "to be looking elsewhere"?

    Judging others for not wearing make up or not dressing in a way that you approve is just as bad as judging them for wearing make up. I don't need your warped view of what a woman should be wearing or putting on her face to feel good about myself.

    It does give complete permission. One day last year my wife forgot her eyeliner and I immediately had sex with 3 of her friends.

    haha! What a man! Well, your wife had it coming. Shame on her for forgetting to wear eye liner.
  • mruntidy
    mruntidy Posts: 1,015 Member
    My gym frowned upon me wearing make up in the gym, i need to look good n everything *snaps fingers sucks teeth*
  • BeneathYourBeautiful
    BeneathYourBeautiful Posts: 19
    I'll admit I find it a little strange when people are there with fake eyelashes and fully glossed lips, however it doesn't affect me in any way, nor them unless it is causing them to dab their running eyes. So each to their own. I'm usually wearing some concealer, mascara and vaseline for dry lips because I come straight from college, so I do too. :)
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    I personally think it's silly to be make up faced if you're at the gym. I would be worried that my sweat would be smearing it everywhere. But if it works for you, go for it.
  • ShannonECTD
    ShannonECTD Posts: 203 Member
    I sweat way too much to wear makeup at the gym. I do occasionally curl my eyelashes and put on a little mascara and some clear lip balm.
  • Jen32285
    Jen32285 Posts: 281 Member
    I would wear makeup, but it's because I would've just gotten off of work. On Saturday mornings, I wouldn't of had any on. I workout at home now, so it doesn't matter.
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    Never worn makeup to a gym, but I wear lipstick and lipgloss when I talk my 2-3 mile walk/jog 3-5 times a week. Just makes me feel more presentable.
  • wannabtight
    wannabtight Posts: 187 Member
    Depends if I go early morning or later on in the day.
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  • fit_spired_vicky
    fit_spired_vicky Posts: 152
    Its kinda unhealthy for your skin, as it blocks your pores even more. I dont do that.

    And if you would work hard enought, it would melt of your skin with sweat. Is that really attractive?

    But hey, whatever floats yout boat, I dont care anyway
  • BamsieEkhaya
    BamsieEkhaya Posts: 657 Member
    If I've had make up on during the day likelihood is I'll forget to take it off going to the gym...sometimes I remove it (If I remember)

    not one for false lashes etc just foundation, blush and mascarra (if it's not waterproof it's coming off...or else it'll come off after gym session in the shower !)
  • Nurseblondy
    Nurseblondy Posts: 76
    Always do what makes you feel the most confident in your own skin.
    I wear more natural make-up when going to the gym and little eye make-up but it's still there.
    I go to the gym for me and not others around me.
    :)

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