If you are one of those women who paint their face with an industrial size paint roller, then yes, hell yes, ALL men notice. Whether we like it or not is subjective of course. If you're one of those women who apply a more subtle amount of makeup, then the answer to your query is more complicated. Sure, some guys realize you're wearing makeup, in fact they're not only attuned to it, they're cosmetically knowledgeable: babe, I love that purple smokey eye shadow look you do, or, Babe, I've noticed that Select Moisture blend foundation really evens out your skin - you were right, MAC products are the bomb.
But for every guy like that there are men who only subconsciously register your make-up. They can't quite put their finger on why your look changes day to day- maybe they think your added pop is the result of a good night's sleep, getting out of jury duty or just enjoying their company. In other words, they notice but they don't notice.
The real issue, however, comes when women become make up purists. When a woman is dolled up 24/7, every single moment of a relationship, like a Kim K, because inevitably there will come a day when the girl finally rolls up to her man's door makeup less. It will FREAK A DUDE OUT. It's like seeing grandma without her teeth or Burt Reynolds without a toupee: It's positively jarring.
Now I'm not saying this means you should always be made up, quite the opposite, mix it up - this offers you and the guys a chance to notice and enjoy your natural beauty. I always feel bad for women that are so scared to have men see them without their face made up, that they never do. They're prisoners to the mask. And that's more revealing then anything.
this is so true. I feel bad for girls who are slaves to their makeup. this is why i do not & will not wear make-up. I can't imagine ever being so high-maintenance..it takes me long enough to get ready everyday :)
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It's not so much about being a slave to makeup as much as knowing you are putting your best foot forward. I wear makeup almost everyday, but it never takes me more than 7 min to put it on, no matter what occasion. Certain days, it doesn't matter so I don't bother. But most of the time, it's a just little confidence kickstart.
The same "slave" principle applies if you spend a lot of time on your appearance in other areas too. People are just as taken aback to see someone whose hair is always straightened to perfection looking sloppy and frizzy 2 days out of the year.
It's just about balance.
K, I agree with you. For me, it isn't being a slave to make-up. I just don't feel comfortable if I don't look put together and that included hair and clothes as well. What's wrong with looking nice and being feminine? I very rarely let a man see me without at least some make-up, though. I know it's because I'm self-conscious and feel plain as fuck without it, that's my own insecurities going all screwy. The handful of men I've allowed to get past the wall and wake up next to me with my messy curls and bare face can feel honored I actually trust them. So it's a good barometer ;)
But I think that not feeling comfortable without having make up on (and you mentioned your own insecurities) is what people mean when they say being a "slave" to makeup. I have self-esteem issues that manifest themselves for the most part in my obsession with the way I look (often I think I look terrible and sometimes, during bad days, I can't even look in the mirror without being horrified) and comparing myself to others. This is something I have been working on: knowing that my value lies not in the way I look but within myself.
As a way of forcing myself to change the way I think, I have tried to limit my use of makeup so that I can accept the way I look naturally and not depend on it to boost my self-esteem artificially. This is the goal, at least. So where I used to wear makeup pretty much all the time (to work, going out, etc), now I do not even bother wearing it to work. I do still get my eyebrows done, and I shave, but to me this is more grooming and is different from makeup. I don't think there any reason why women should feel compelled to wear makeup. Men certainly don't (well, most men, anyway) but we are attracted to them anyway. And I don't always wear makeup when I see my boyfriend either. Usually just if we go out somewhere.
Besides, even when I wear makeup, it doesn't always make me feel better because my underlying issues are still there. There will always be women who know how to put on their makeup better than I do, and style their hair better, and so will end up with better results than when I wear my makeup.
I feel as though I'm rambling, but I guess my point is just that although obviously I don't judge people who wear makeup, and even though makeup is nice when it enhances natural beauty, I feel that it's not something women should have to do to feel good about themselves or to attract someone. All of that comes from inner confidence.
I was told I was more attractive without makeup on because it showed how feminine I was and my confidence combined with natural beauty is refreshing
Make up does wonders to a woman's face. Its nice to have it on and its nice to have them off too. It just depends. Dont put too much is all I say and to the women who dont put them on, REALLY? Youre missing out! And to all the guys who say they prefer women who dont wear make up, YOU GUYS HAVE NO F*CKEN CLUE WHAT YOURE TALKING ABOUT. Because the next thing they know, theyre hitting on the sexy gal with a gorgeous face of perfect make up and long hair and the gal with the nude face and rough exterior is being shunned to the corner. Shame to all of you for being hypocrites. Stop claiming to dislike women who love make up and the magic it does to us when its THESE ladies that you hit on and not on the poor girls who cant pick up a eye liner to save her life.
Okay, here comes the man perspective again :-D
(As a reader, I realize the whole purpose of the site is to get the male perspective)
As for what 'b' says above me. It's bull. I am a man who has a clue, sorry.
Some guys are indeed only attracted to the woman with the perfect hair and the quart of make-up, but as with most things in life there is the other side of the coin. I have never, in my life, dated a woman who wears all that make-up. I am not an unattractive man and have had many chances to be with that type of girl (just to nip this in the ass before you cynical people get into it). But no, I truly prefer a 'natural' woman, some effort is great, don't look like you were just in bed a couple minutes ago....unless you really were and I am waking up next to you. I am happy if a girl showers and brushes her hair.
I always use my fiance as an example, but hey, she's my inspiration for many things. My fiance wore some make-up when we started dating and I immediately noticed, I am talking eye liner and cover-up, maybe eye shadow on the rare occasion, but once we got comfortable with one another I went to her place and she was wearing no make-up. Honestly, she had never looked as beautiful and to this day has hardly worn any make-up since. She was so worried about looking 'flawless', I am sorry to tell everyone but it's flaws that make us love someone. If you've ever met a person who fits into your 'perfect' list then you know what I am talking about, they turn out to be...well...boring.
So, if you are a girl who wears little to no make-up. Don't worry what other people say, if they want to wear a lot of make-up and attract that type of guy then that's their call. If you want to wear no make-up, just know that there are men out there who love that and we don't go and hit on the mime at the bar.
Just so you know, many of the girls who you think look great "without makeup"... are wearing makeup.
The "natural look" is hard to pull off, but it's the one we strive for the most. Makeup is like editing- when it's done well you don't notice it, or can't even see it at all.
And even if she isn't wearing makeup (and just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't there), that probably means that she spends lots of time and money on skin cleansers, facial masks, eyebrow/upper lip waxing, etc. etc. So she's still a "slave" to products off the shelf (although I'm not entirely sure how making a personal choice about your own face makes you a slave).
And if neither are true?
Acne, wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes, bushy unkempt eyebrows and maybe even a little fuzz... let's face it, the "rugged" look just doesn't look good on us. Unless of course she never goes into the sun, never touches her face, always gets a perfect night's sleep, and basically lives in a bubble, her face is going to show wear and tear.
And sure, maybe there are perfect women out there who have miraculously flawless skin and features without scrubbing or dusting or anything. I've never met or seen one, but I suppose it's possible. In which case I say, really? Is that your standard? One-in-a-million miracle face? Are you some sort of hybrid between George Clooney and Jesus? Because I think that's the only case in which you get to have standards that high.
Face it: you like girls who are pretty. Girls aren't pretty without effort. You can like a pretty face and appreciate the effort it took to get there, or you can disrespect the effort and date blemished girls with blotchy skin. But you can't have your all-natural earth mother and perfect pretty girl too.
I feel like you misunderstood what I am saying, so I will better explain myself. I did write my bit sometime around 3am so I wasn't very clear.
I was addressing the fact that some people commenting are telling readers that they have to wear make-up. We all understand that make-up is used to hide blemishes/imperfections on a persons skin, we don't need to keep playing the same tune. My point was, that even if a girl does not wear make-up and hide these blemishes or imperfections, she is still beautiful to someone.
To address your point of having really high standards and being a cross between Clooney and Jesus (nice one, by the way). My whole point is that women don't need flawless skin to be beautiful. My fiance will hate me for saying it, but her skin isn't perfect in every way, but I love how she looks without make-up because that's how she actually looks. I am not saying people should not wear make-up, go for it if you want, but I know so many women who look natural with make-up and then once they take it off it's like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. She looks completely different. If I will say anything it is that make-up should be used to enhance natural beauty, not cover it up and replace it.
So, I am not bashing people who wear make-up. I am just telling those who don't that they need not worry about men disliking that. If you wear make-up, good on you. Have some respect for those who don't and stop telling them what they 'need' to do to attract men.
Oh, and just a note. Of the nine (I assume) women who have responded to this topic. Three claim to wear little to no make-up. A third of a group is a significant amount of people.
Just so it's clear I don't wear much makeup *see my comment below..but you are asking Nomi to have respect for those that don't wear make up when it seems like you have little respect for those that DO wear makeup.
"....if they want to wear a lot of make-up and attract that type of guy then that's their call" .. THAT TYPE OF GUY??? What does that mean? What type of guy?... thats almost as bad as saying that if a girl wears a short skirt she's got it coming to her. What a pig!
and, "just know that there are men out there who love that and we don't go and hit on the mime at the bar"... eh judgemental? So every girl that wears make up looks like a mime? Isn't that a sweeping generalisation? Does every small footed, small handed guy have a small penis? Seems like you know absolutely nothing about women. Which I guess.. may explain why you're on this site, in which case you need all the help you can get.
I can see why those comments may have upset you. 'That type of guy' is the type of guy who likes women who wear make-up. There...simple answer, and one I had thought was obvious as I address that 'type' at the very beginning of my post. To compare that comment to an excuse for rape is sort of extreme, to say the least.
To address your second point. I made a joke, humour is nice sometimes. I assume you've made some kind of overly outrageous comment before in a sarcastic way, that is the written version. Oh, and I have a fiance, I am on the site as the answers amuse me and I like to post a male opinion on certain topics. I have no need to know how to talk to my man about valentines gifts, I am also not a female with red hair.
Obviously my lighthearted and intentionally outrageous statements offended you, and for that I am sorry. If you ever read a comment of mine again, realize that I like to be sarcastic and make the odd joke to illicit the odd chuckle.
I just wanted to say that I get what you're saying. I don't understand the negative responses that you've been getting. I like what you said!
Personally, I don't wear makeup...ever. I just don't. I have nothing against it, but I have no desire to wear it. My boyfriend still thinks I'm pretty, so whatever.
...wow, man. I'm sorry that everyone is giving you such a hard time. Take comfort in the knowledge that there are some of us girls out there who appreciate an honest male opinion! I don't wear a lot of make-up (just some mascara in the morning, maybe a little lip gloss) and so it is nice to hear that there are men out there who can respect that.
I agree with Rebecca and Lumykins. I was really surprised at all the negative comments and responses your posts received, because I thought your comments were well thought out and non-judgemental. I appreciated them.
Really? How did you make the jump from him stating that he saw his girlfriend without makeup and, I quote, "it's flaws that make us love someone" to him having high standards and therefore needing to be a cross between George Clooney and Jesus?
Just because someone doesn't wear makeup doesn't mean they spend a lot on all kinds other items--I spend $7 bucks about every three weeks to get my eyebrows threaded and I buy facial cleanser from Costco that costs around $10 bucks and lasts for months. Is that expensive? And yet (unless I'm in one of my poor self-esteem moods) I think I at least look decent and presentable when I go out without makeup. And I don't live in a bubble, as evidenced by my rosacea.
This type of thinking is exactly what I am working on in therapy--that "girls aren't pretty without effort" and consequently have to always wear makeup or else be judged as worthless "blemished girls with blotchy skin." So no man should want to be seen in public with a girl with less than perfect skin if she's not wearing makeup to cover it up?
I’ve had guys tell me I look great without makeup, but I WAS wearing it; I just went for the natural look when I applied it. Yes, a guy is going to notice a chick with a “painted face”, guys are visual creatures. In the long run, I think they go for the “less is best” girl, when they are seeking a LTR. Well…, it’s just my opinion.
This is so true! I've only ever gotten compliments on my appearance from guys while wearing makeup (I always try to make it look as natural as possible), and they don't know I'm wearing it. My guy friends are always telling me I have great skin, but they don't realize it's because I'm always wearing foundation/powder. And what previous posters have said, a lot of guys claim that the girls they like don't wear makeup, but what I've come to find in college is that more girls than they think use it, even if it's just a little powder or mascara.
I do feel less vivacious without it on, but honestly, I'm too tired to care sometimes. If a guy is so turned off by my sweats/no-makeup/glasses look on weekends that he doesn't want to pursue me, then his loss.
I wear makeup practically every day.
As in covering blemishes, and (since I am pale and light blonde,) I wear mascara so I can have visible eyelashes;)
Other than that, if I am going out, or want to go 'temptress' for my man, I do eyeshadow, blush, brown eyeliner (from time to time,) and some nice red lipstick.
I despise looking fake... so I am very conscious to just play upon my natural beauty.
I almost never wear the face paint (except for weddings, which thankfully hardly ever happen and the Ren Faire in the summer). I am one of those women who does not need it. Also it bothers the fuck out of my skin. It's uber itchy and gets into my eyes and starts to look really weird after a couple hours when the oil in my skin starts to come back. And I'm sorry, but reapplying is just dumb (in my opinion).
The guy I'm with can't stand eye makeup (and the rest of it too, but mainly eye makeup). He wonders what the hell she's hiding. I can see why he thinks that way. I sometimes think the same when I see obvious makeup. What on earth is she hiding? Natural prettiness?
So we are out there. I have sensitive skin and I already think I'm pretty without it. And I am never want for company. Seriously ladies, men are half the population. This isn't a competition.
"Love" answers a lot of this question. Seriously. I wish I could document it, but my partner and I do not see each others' flaws. Really. He has never noticed my crows feet - but he calls me out for each grey hair. He complains about razor-burn and I honestly didn't see it until he pointed it out. When you look someone in the eye it's hard to focus on pimples on their chin.
I got all dolled-up for our Valentine's dinner - he actually recoiled and "Aagh!" when he opened the door. I usually just do mascara and chapstick (not perfect, don't care). I may never wear more than that again after the reception full liner, curled lashes, blush, and scarlet lips received... And I had confirmation from a girlfriend that I looked hot - and she's the type to tear me apart for not matching my blacks.
I wear make up for my job because I have to but apart from that I don't wear any or much at all on a day to day basis. But if I want to leave a good impression to a client, or if i am going for a certain look, wanting to look nice for my boyfriend,my friends, my family (whatever) I make a special effort and put make up on and do my hair properly. I think theres a happy medium between jersey shore fake face and NOTHING not even a lick of moisturiser.
I know alot of girls that say they "don't need make up" because they are "pretty enough without it", which is fine but there is no need to be so judgemental on those that DO. I am happy to do all sorts of things without makeup and throw my hair up and i look good. Plus i love letting my skin breathe.. but at the same time, I don't look at my friend sitting next to me and think to myself "oh look, she has on concealer AND mascara on today, she must be a BEAST under all that makeup" It's just silly.
Unless they work with make up themselves, I also wouldn't take a guys opinion on make up or what i wear or how i style myself too seriously (no offence men) they don't wear make up, they don't have a woman's body, I'm pretty sure that even though in todays society men have advanced their beauty regime that the majority don't cleanse, tone, exfoliate, mosturise, wax, pluck and thread .. oh and yea and they don't get a massive surge of hormones once a month that sometimes causes a serious crisis on your skin. I can take a compliment but if you try to try to tell me what you prefer well.... take a run
Yes Men notice.. but should you really care that much?
I would just like to say, that in my own personal experience, and from a first-hand account of many women I know, most women don't wear makeup because they want to! I mean, on the occasion it's nice to play "dress-up" and put on the occasional eye shadow or lip gloss for a fun night out on the town, but do you honeslty think we LIKE getting up earlier than our male counterparts to put on our face?
I HATE wearing makeup, if I didn't have to, I wouldn't. Every year I wish my face was decent enough looking without it so I wouldn't have to wear any, but the fact is, I have extremely sensitive skin (rosacea, dermatitis, ecxema, acne etc.) and if I don't wear any, I feel ashamed and unable to face the world.
Does this make me fake? I certainly do feel like it... I do feel like I'm hiding a part of myself and that most guys, once they've been with me for a while and they wake up next to me without any on that they'll be upset that I lead them astray and made them think that I'm prettier than I truly am. It makes me feel awful about myself and my appearance.
But what are we to do? Face the world with nothing on and feel ashamed of ourselves and have super low self-confidence in a world full of beautiful, flawless skinned women? Or use the tools that are out there to try and look our best and feel our best? I've gone with the latter... but I wish there was that magical third option where I could just opt to have natural, good-enough skin (I know *flawless* probably doesn't exist and is probably asking too much, but honestly I would go for a blotchy complexion and bags under my eyes over what I have to deal with ANY day!) so I wouldn't have to feel so fake, so I wouldn't have to waste so much time and money on the stupid stuff, and so I wouldn't have to feel like the only thing that makes me pretty comes in a bottle.
Anyway, this doesn't really have a point, it's just a rant to show you where some women who wear makeup are coming from. We're not trying to be fake, or dupe you into thinking we look like one thing and we don't, or be "high-maintenance" (I hate taking so long in the morning to get ready and if I could do it in ten minutes I would!). But the alternative is also very depressing... we're stuck between a rock and a hard place. :(
I Love this! Thanks for putting into words what a lot of us feel like :)
Maybe some poeple try to hide have self-esteem problems with makeup, but couldn't that be possible for anything?
Sometimes I don't wear any make up. Sometimes I wear neon eyeshadow (definitely not natural.)
In the end, it's our own choice. If there are people out there to judge us for wearing/not wearing any, it's their loss.
I'm a guy and I've noticed when my girlfriends are wearing makeup. But honestly, if they never wore it, I'd find them just as attractive and wouldn't have loved them any less. I have always felt that makeup is mostly for other people.
Sorry, but the makeup got your attention. What she did after she had it, is a different story.
Not true for all guys and maybe not even this one. There have been many times that I am just wearing nice clothing and my hair is just down (it's naturally curly so I let it air dry) and NO MAKEUP sitting at the bar talking to my barkeep cousin (I'm Irish, we own most of the pubs in this city). I have yet to experience NOT getting hit on. Every time. Never fails and I NEVER wear makeup.
Also, just as a personal aside, I would not want to be with a man who actually gives a rats ass if I wear makeup or not. Him caring about how I look to me is a red flag that must be avoided. Those guys are douche bags. Seriously.
A guy who cares about how his woman looks is a douchebag? Really? So being attracted to someone is wrong? What fake cotton candy and sunshine world do you live in??? I highly doubt you'll ever find a man who says he doesn't care how a woman looks - make up or sans make up, attraction to the person is always a factor.
You misunderstand me. Looking "good" is just fine. But we all have different definitions of what that means. I already know that I fit into our society's idea of what looks "good". And I fit into it without makeup. For me it's a personal choice, I don't like it.
The douche behavior I was speaking of is a guy who expects his "lady" SHOULD wear makeup. That she SHOULD look good for him by putting a mask on and wearing uncomfortable clothing. Her value to him is based on how physically attractive she is. That to ME is a red flag and I avoid men like that. Believe me, those who truly do not care and can see a woman for the person she is WITHOUT makeup do exist. Those are the men I prefer. I like to be with men who prefer to be with women who do not wear makeup. They exist, in abundance.
I agree with you. Though sometimes I think a red flag could even be if a man HATES the idea of makeup on a woman even if she's just wearing it for fun. That's still not respecting what, like you said, is a personal choice.
I love the way my fiancée puts it. he says that with or without makeup, it can only add and never subtract. in other words, when i do wear a touch of makeup it enhances the beauty i already possess, but not wearing it doesn't take anything away from the original beauty he sees in me. i can't explain it as well as he does, but i have major self esteem issues and it makes me smile pretty big whenever he tells me this :)
So, I understand that guys can tell when you've got TONS of makeup on.. but can guys tell if a woman's skin is different, day-to-day?
When I first started dating my boyfriend, I always wore foundation to cover up my uneven skin (stupid acne marks). I've started to not care so much if he sees my skin bare, but do guys really notice? Can they tell the difference when you take off the "perfect skin", and your real skin is left?
One interesting thing that I keep thinking about while reading all the comments (er...debates) on this topic, is that many women are saying they wear make up to cover up their uneven skin. It's not like men have perfect skin either.
Guys could wear make up too if they wanted to. How do we feel about that, ladies?
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I wear makeup not because I have self-esteem issues, but because I know for a fact I look better with it even if it's just eyeliner and mascara it brings my eyes out (which are gorgeous, so enhancing them to catch others' attention is nice so I can flaunt them easier). I dont wear foundation or powder because my skin is pretty clear, and I dislike the way lipstick feels and my lips are naturally pretty red so a little chapstick makes it seem like I'm wearing lipstick. Also I feel boosted in confidence when wearing it just for the simple fact that I know I look better. I know I'm pretty without makeup, I just feel I look even better with a little bit of it. If you're already pretty what is the harm in wanting to be a little bit more pretty?
I have always worn makeup and with it on is the only time men make comments on my appearance. Without it on I am ignored, every single time. I have done the experiment to see. So, it does matter to men, even if they don't realize it. Not all women can look good without it. So, people like me should go around without makeup and accept they will be lonely and unattractive, but at least they are natural? No thanks. Makeup helps me be noticed, so I wear it when I feel like it. I stopped wearing makeup to work for a while and the office manager actually sat me down to tell me I needed to start wearing again because men's opinions in the office settting are very important and I needed to wear it to be taken seriously and to move up!! This manager was a woman, btw.
I will never forget that. So, my experience has been that men say they like a natural clean face, but my whole life I have observed that the women with the makeup and all the flash are the ones they ask out and marry, etc. My own personal observations...maybe where you live makes a difference? I am in the south.
So really late response but there are studies on this topic.
One study showed about professional makeup does fave the natural look.
5 groups of employers were given a set of resumes with a photographs attached- while the resume's were the same the photographs varied. Each woman's had been photographed having "no make up" "light to little make up" "applied make up" (ie this is the natural look) " , "makeup", and "glam make up". People were then told who they would give higher wages too and it was found that the subtle girls won by a statisically significant amount.
However- This was using averages it was also noted that girls with little to light make up or no make for some employers did get higher wages than others. So there are definitely guys who prefer a girl without makeup professionally.
Anecdotal evidence- I usually do my eyes up subtle [and enjoy doing that] and that's it (I have good skin) but while I used to where lipstick I now don't bother favor chapstick. This is because early on my relationship with my bf I realized that my guy payed more attention to my lips when I wasn't wearing lipstick. He admitted that he didn't like the taste of most lipsticks and flavored glosses. He also said that he liked my lips without the stuff because they looked more unique (my upper lip is more pink while my lower lips is purple) .
Guys don't USUALLY know what they are talking about when they say they like girls who don't wear makeup.
I have had multiple occasions where guys told me they loved that I don't wear makeup....little did they know I had on primer, two colors of base, concealer, highlighting, and shimmer highlights below my eyes...and had my eye brows tinted, and eyelashes curled.
I've noticed, If I'm ACTUALLY bare faced, I don't get nearly the same attention from guys...My guess is they AREN'T thinking "she's not wearing makeup", they are probably just thinking "Well she's not as beautiful as the girl over there...."
If a girl isn't good at doing their makeup, then it's obvious she's wearing it. Guys only seem to notice obvious eye-shadow, eye-liner, thick mascara, obvious blush, lipstick, and foundation if it doesn't match her skin, ex. the jaw line color change.
I always laugh to myself when I see guys posting pictures of megan fox or jennifer connelly "without makeup".
I get hit on without any makeup on, but I just feel better when I have a little on. Lately I nixed the under eye concealer and spot concealer. I like the feeling of the air hitting my face and getting oxygenated. I just use a little eyeliner on the outside edges of my upper lids and I feel good. Ironically, I think I look a few years younger without the cover up. Now I'm focusing on good Korean skin products to feed the skin.
Men love skin. I think they'd much rather see your real skin if it is healthy. Also, men often associate wearing a lot of makeup with slutty women. Maybe that's another reason why they say they don't like it. Of course, many men drool over caked out celebrity faces, but those ladies have professional make up artists, and the idea of them being slutty is probably a plus. Girlfriend material is different than hook up material.
Okay honestly, the more natural the better, on a day to day basis, but it's also nice to let your man see your "made up" look every once in a blue moon just to keep it fresh;) but normally let's keep it real ;) or close too it lol. I am a girl && I normally just wear some under eye cover up for my eye circles, && myscara. && when I'm feeling it I'll wear eye shadow. I don't have perfect skin, I will often get a couple bumps, but I never cover them up! Make up actually clogs my pored personally, so I stick to the eyes. && I've had times where I've only been wearing the concealer around the eyes like I mentioned^^^ . && guys have hit on me && I even have gotten their numbers. The important thing is confidence!!!! And that you act the same and hold your head up high with or without make up!
What are you saying? I LOVE it when women wear makeup!
I remember one time a friend told me I'm her only friend who looks pretty without makeup. I wasn't wearing anything at that time and was really flattered.
However, I don't believe it. I have pale skin which shows the dark rings under my eyes, and my nose gets a pink tint. I think it looks horrible. I started wearing concealer, but it looked odd having concealer in some places and bare skin around it. So then I had to start using foundation to even it out. The foundation made my eyes and eyebrows look too light/powdery, so then I had to wear a bit of mascara and colour my eyebrows a bit.
The foundation also takes away colour, so I either try to put a really thin amount over my cheeks, or put blusher on.
All of this for dark rings and a slightly pink nose!
However, I put on very little, and found out that my male friends think I wear no makeup. Little do they know! When I get a tan (which is rare in England) it hides my dark rings and pink nose, tho, so it's okay about once a year...
Since women have taken over this thread (you knew they would!) I just want to say thanks to Bone. I wore makeup once in my life (for a play in highschool) and I'll never do it again (fifteen years later, not a single day). It made me feel dirty and like a clown, and just downright silly. I am what I am. It's good to remember that the people who want not to be part of that whole world have a place too. And we do - no one but my mother and other women offering unsolicited advice have ever suggested makeup to me. It's a thing for certain group of people who want that, and there's another group that doesn't. Nothing universal about makeup, despite claims to prehistoricity. I bet women have been NOT painting their faces for just as long!
I think girs shouldn't wear a lot of makeup you should be happy with the way you look as a girl myself in the morning I wear eyeliner mascara a light eye shadow and sometimes I wear none I don't want to look fake and to all the girls out there guys love it when they know you don't need makeup to cover up
i asked my husband yang seungho about this (we were caught in a little debate too) and he said that he likes to see a neat and clean girl, he judge a girl by attitude n i believe other guys out there too. guys like too see pretty girls n it driven them to wear make up. but like others stated that guys also want real face of their girl friend. this is like a guy said he is okay with plastic surgery but hates it when his girl friend got some of it. sometimes girls wear make up indoor because we just want to have fun with ourselves. it feels nice to know that we look good.
i wor light make up when the first i met Seungho. I felt incrdible ugly since he said he likes pretty girl and he is pretty famous among girls, but in the end of the day he ended up with me the normal girl. i guess it is okay if you want to look pretty but just dont forget of who u are inside.
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