I personally think that make up makes people look ten times better!! The only downside to sleeping with it on, is waking up with raccoon eyes :)

Well on a typical day I hardly wear any make-up all, just light foundation and sometimes eye shadow. So my boyfriend (and other friends) don't even notice if I don't wear make-up, because apparently I don't look that different. Oh, and I can't even keep mascara during day(when I attempt to wear it) from smudging. I fear what I'd look like if I wore it at night.

I used to work at a leather goods store that focused primarily on coats and jackets. It was unisex. Let me tell you, your sales to men AND women definitely depended on how much makeup you were wearing. If you showed up barefaced you pretty much just resigned yourself to making no commission that day. Maybe that only applies to retail, but I doubt it, I think guys care, they just don't realize how much makeup you can wear and still look "natural."

I agree with dpMeggers. I don't think guys consciously notice whether or not women are wearing make up, but I think they do act differently and respond differently because we *do* look different. I don't wear too much make up in terms of lots of eye shadow, blush, and mascara. But I do focus on concealer under the eyes and foundation because it makes me look more awake, and then a slight curl and swipe of mascara on the lashes completes the look. I've always received more positive attention while shopping with make up rather than without.

I do not wear makeup. Ever. Well, unless I go to the ren faire.

I have skin issues and makeup makes it worse. Plus, I have zero interest in it. It feels like I'm wearing a mask. A greasy weird hot mask. I've never liked it. So I don't bother.

That's never stopped me from getting dates though. If someone is looking at me, I want them to see ME. Not something else.

I wear makeup almost everyday, except on the days when I'm just to lazy. But when I do, I go all out: foundation, concealer, eyeshadow, mascara, blush, and lip gloss.

Whether or not I have on full makeup my guy never notices. "I" always notice but he never does, so I guess it really depends on the guy.

I'm sorry, what?
Jessica Simpson is wearing makeup in that picture and her face is not that flawless.

So for the whole "au natural face" debate - what he doesn't know, won't hurt him.

I'll put on makeup when I have time (I have a few early classes and sometimes I'm too tired to bother), and I usually just wear foundation, maybe some eyeshadow and/or bronzer occasionally, but I don't usually wear a whole lot.
Unlike a lot of the women who have posted, I've actually gotten more attention on days that I didn't wear makeup than days that I have. However, I usually *feel* prettier when I wear makeup.

Meh, I wear light makeup: just some foundation and concealer. And that's only when I feel like it, really. My whole thing is that if you wear so much and it's gone, you're left with this face that you think needs to constantly be accompanied with face paint. It's like your always wearing a mask and start on this downward spiral where you can't be without it. A little makeup is fine, but too much just distracts from the natural beauty so many women have.

BTW, my bf is clueless when it comes to makeup. He'd barely notice either way so it's all good.

I basically stick to a little bit of eyeliner on only the top and chapstick on a daily basis and that gets me even more compliments than when I go all out for special events... But like Kelly said I do *feel* prettier with makeup on..

I do not often wear makeup because it irritates my skin. However, I have had people accuse me (yes, accuse!) of wearing makeup when I said I wasn't wearing any. I have dark eyelashes, my eyelids are naturally a smudgy purple/brown (it goes underneath too when I'm tired or my allergies flare up) and when it's not blotchy and red, my skin is pretty smooth. So I completely believe that Jessica Simpson's not wearing makeup in that photo.
Also, there IS a difference in how people treat you when you are wearing makeup that means I do put on powder and eye shadow for job interviews and deal with the aftermath. It looks stupid and I feel like an idiot, especially since I have to work to not rub or scratch my face, but it comforts the management.

Eh, I like makeup. I have pretty but small features, so a little makeup brings them out more and makes me feel prettier.
I constantly hear guys saying they prefer a woman with no makeup, but I think it's just because they're kinda clueless in that department (no offence guys), and really only notice that we're wearing makeup if we have on A LOT of it or really bright, unnatural colors.
But then if they're used to seeing you with mascara and concealer and you go natural, they'll say 'You look tired' or something.

I'm sorry, but Jessica Simpson is not bare faced in that photo. It's rather obvious she is wearing at least two products. The first being concealer under her eyes (a little hint- when you can see the sparkle of light reflecting particles, and a dark shade peaking through... it's a product, not your skin), and a tinted lip product- the outmost parts of her lips are a less rosey shade. Now, she probably will say it's tinted moisturizer, and a tinted lip balm, but bare face should mean no products containing pigments.

As to natural vs makeup- I think guys don't like makeup that's obvious. However, I don't think most women really adore that look either. Now, I don't wear makeup all that often- I just can't be fussed. Since I'm pale, I always wear sunscreen. Higher SPF sunscreens (50-80) take a long time to dry, and I'm not enough of a morning person to allocate drying and makeup application time over sleep.

I Never wear make up because it makes me feel uncomfortable. I love my face, scare ridden and all.

I like putting on some light makeup before a night out - if I'm going to put on a nice dress and strappy stilettos, might as well complete the look. I always make sure to clean it off before bed though, whether or not my boyfriend is staying over. I believe makeup only accentuate features, which means taking care of my skin is top priority, and I'm sure leaving pore-clogging chemicals on my face while sleeping is not a step on proper skin-care.

I believe it is possible she isn't wearing make-up (lighting can make a huge difference on how things look), but not likely.

I think women are the toughest judges for other women, not their boyfriends. There seems to somehow be a taboo about make up, as I read from the comments, kind of like how some women who get breast implants will insist until their deathbed that they're real.

...Why is that?

I'm a girl, but I'm pretty sure a guy appreciates when she fixes herself a little, even if that means a touch of make up. It shows she cares about herself just like women love a guy with a nice shape up and some good cologne. I know I do. I wouldn't like a guy with fucked up hair and that smells bad, so why not put a bit of concealer to cover up a small flaw.

I just have to ask, what is the big deal with girls ABOUT makeup? I'm not talking about girls who wear makeup, but rather the ones who don't, and think that all of a sudden they're somehow "prettier" than the ones who do. Natural beauty is great, but for some of us, makeup brings out some of our features better. Who is to say that wearing it all of a sudden makes you a person who "hides behind a mask"? I like makeup, so I wear it. And I'm not hiding behind a mask when I do it.

Can't stand makeup. I'll wear it occasionally (or when forced), but otherwise I don't think I'm very good-looking anyways, so why waste perfectly good money for something that won't do any good anyway?
Other than the above, I'll only wear it for the shock value. *grin*

Well, I'm a pretty natural girl. As a black woman, I don't relax my hair and the only time I wear make-up is if I have to go to some big event. I like my cute girl next girl look and guys don't seem to have a problem with it either. I say, "Do you," whether that means go full out made up or a natural beauty. Whatever you do, do it with confidence. I think that's what guys like most.

Jessica Simpson didn't have any RETOUCHING, but yes she was wearing minimal makeup.

I think it's sad that society judges a woman by how she looks with or without makeup, rather than who they are as a person, but doesn't judge men the same way. I don't wear make-up due to allergies, and always touching my face, not because I think I look any better or worse than anyone else. I will say that I saw a woman on TV who had half light and half dark skin on her face that I thought was absolutely beautiful and unique. I wish society as a whole, would take the time to get to know one another as a human being, before judging them by their looks. I also wish they would stop manufacturing the extremely strong smelling deoderants, perfumes, aftershaves, colognes, because they are hard to breath around.

I wear makeup, but I also suffer from photo-sensitivity. I would rather face blemishes than a polymorphous light eruption rash on my face! How horrible would that be?!

But as for men preferring it or not...I think unconsciously, they do prefer women to wear makeup. I understand that some women may be found unattractive simply because they cake makeup on, but a little highlighting of your best features is bound to improve your physical appearance, especially under harsh lighting at work or outside.

Days that I do my hair and makeup prove to be much more...exciting with the boyfriend than days that I simply don't do anything at all. I can't recall a moment that I turned heads without makeup on, or maybe it's just me?

Personally, I'll go with or without. It doesn't affect my self confindence either way. HOWEVER I always keep my "face in the bag" with me on work days. I never know when an important meeting will come up. This includes day solution, hydrating gel, foundation, blush, powder, eye liner, eye shadow, lipstick and mascara.

This complete arsonal is actually very important as I ride a motorcycle and my skin needs to be protected. Leather chaps are hot! Leather skin is NOT!

I also like to look fresh faced for my man at the end of the day so I make sure to touch up before i see him.

PS - he thinks raccoon eyes in the morning is sexy. (He knows he did a good job, the!)

hahah kimmy, "I can't recall a moment that I turned heads without makeup on, or maybe it's just me?" its not just you, its me too, anyone else??!

Guys like the natural look.... yes, but they want "naturally beautiful" girls. They like girls who look healthy: clear skin and eyes, good teeth and hygiene, glossy hair and lips! Clear skin has been out of reach for me since age 12 so it is imperative that I don't skip on foundation. I wash my face in the morning with a mild cleanser and slather on sunscreen and then I apply MINERAL MAKEUP foundation to even out my skin tone and hide active acne and scars. Mineral makeup is the best for people with oily, acne-prone, and/or sensitive skin as it is non-irritating and won't clog pores.

Guys don't like loud colours and gobs of makeup that make you look like a clown. Makeup should enhance your natural beauty. I say go for the foundation, eyeliner to define and enlarge the eyes, lip balm or lip stain to keep those smackers gorgeous, a little bit of blush...... Go for a look where they can still see the real you.

No lie, a couple of days ago I did my foundation and being summer put on bronzer and lip balm in a sexy laced cardigan with short shorts and black stillettos. I was waiting for the bus and guys honked their horns at me. I actually did not want that attention so I put on the loudest, brightest lipstick in my collection: MAC Impassioned [Amplified Creme formula] and the attention stopped. :D The lesson? Loud lipstick and elaborate makeup looks solicit attention from girls but not from guys. That day it should have been my cue to pick up girls rather than guys..... But that is something else entirely.

Guys like the natural look.... yes, but they want "naturally beautiful" girls. They like girls who look healthy: clear skin and eyes, good teeth and hygiene, glossy hair and lips! Clear skin has been out of reach for me since age 12 so it is imperative that I don't skip on foundation. I wash my face in the morning with a mild cleanser and slather on sunscreen and then I apply MINERAL MAKEUP foundation to even out my skin tone and hide active acne and scars. Mineral makeup is the best for people with oily, acne-prone, and/or sensitive skin as it is non-irritating and won't clog pores.

Guys don't like loud colours and gobs of makeup that make you look like a clown. Makeup should enhance your natural beauty. I say go for the foundation, eyeliner to define and enlarge the eyes, lip balm or lip stain to keep those smackers gorgeous, a little bit of blush...... Go for a look where they can still see the real you.

No lie, a couple of days ago I did my foundation and being summer put on bronzer and lip balm in a sexy laced cardigan with short shorts and black stillettos. I was waiting for the bus and guys honked their horns at me. I actually did not want that attention so I put on the loudest, brightest lipstick in my collection: MAC Impassioned [Amplified Creme formula] and the attention stopped. :D The lesson? Loud lipstick and elaborate makeup looks solicit attention from girls but not from guys. That day it should have been my cue to pick up girls rather than guys..... But that is something else entirely.

This isn't fair. I have really clear skin that is naturally tan. I have big sparkly eyes, and naturally straight teeth. I have lush curly hair that looks perfect without doing anything to it. I have tidy brows that I don't overpluck. I keep my nails short and clean. I have a petite body. Absolutely no one notices me when I'm not wearing makeup. People talk on and on about liking girls who look healthy and clean without makeup, but no one actually wants it in real life.

When I put on eyeliner, lip gloss, and blush (I never wear anything else), I get a ridiculous amount of compliments on my skin, my hair, and my eyes. Guys fall all over me. Without makeup, I'm ugly and no one, no one at all notices me. When I first started to wear makeup, girls and guys told me I looked transformed and beautiful. Objectively, I can say that I am really pretty with makeup on. Without it, I'm quite plain.

When people say they like a girl without makeup, they're not being honest. Of course no one likes a girl with caked on foundation and a fake tan. But how do you explain why I'm ignored without makeup, yet I'm sought after when I do my eyes and cheeks? I hate it when guys lie.

Well, my boyfriend licked me check the other day(Okay, I know that it's absolutely impossible to make that not sound completely creepy/weird, but in the context, it wasn't. I promise.) and noticed that I was wearing makeup. Bare Minerals foundation, powder. He said it tasted weird, but didn't seem at all bothered by the fact that I wore makeup. He just seemed sort of surprised, because I don't wear a noticeable amount.

Im a brunettes with long dark brown curly hair and my eyes change colors from brown / green /goldish/hazel and iv had 7 boyfriends and all of my ex boyfriends like brunettes over blondes and they dont like alot of makeup they just cant stand it my ex boyfriends were blondes and brunettes im a girl and i myself like brunette guys over blonde guys but i like both so people like brunettes over blondes i meaon most people like 70% or more trust me i know iv asked guys. oh and i love long hair on guys one of my exes had long blonde curly hair and blue/green eyes he was hot i would play with his hair and he would play with mine to he also loves curly hair.

Weather or not Jessica is wearing any kind of coverage, she still does things to her face, body and hair that makes her feel better about herself. Makeup is all about self esteemand how it makes you feel. Yes, now does some women go overboard with theirs, of course. But weather men likes it or not, its a personal perference on them. Just like women we all have differ taste in what we like a man to look like. The bottom line is to express yourself in a way that makes you happy. If your inner beauty shines through your make up, you will look like the most beautiful woman there is to a man.

I don't wear makeup at all. I am confident with my natural face. :)

I love makeup but I do not wear it every single day. I don't like to use foundation because it makes me breakout. :( but with my white skin, whenever I do put on eyeshadow and blush my bf seems to think that I have on a lot of makeup. He would call me makeup face or ms. Fake eyes. LoL But when I have on no makeup he tells me I look very fresh and beautiful. He's just too sweet and I just wanted to brag about him... sorry girls....and guys. :)