Why the everyday make-up?

puddy

also, i cannot stand that 'dewey' look that seems to be every where these days, i prefer a really matt look

Jo_F

Generally have full war paint on when going out, not that it happens often.

But for work it's generally just some eyeliner and mascara.

Rest of the time, no make up.

I also don't bother with any fancy lotions or potions, just soap and water for cleaning my skin, and baby wipes if the waterproof mascara is living upto it's name.

jellyhead

puddy wrote: »

due to me having a lot of facial hair (pcos) which i either have to pluck out or shave it off which leaves it irritated.

I think this is why I don't wear make-up really ... even if I look in the mirror before I leave the house you can guarantee that there will be hairs sticking out of my chin before I've arrived at my destination :rotfl: Make-up accentuates them I think.

jackieb

Bogof_Babe wrote: »

I've thanked that just in case it was a compliment! :rotfl:

Btw I do let my husband see me in all my undisguised glory - definitely couldn't be bothered to get up early, especially as he's usually up about 6.00! Anyway he uses concealer when he gets a cold sore.

It was. x

puddy

jellyhead wrote: »

I think this is why I don't wear make-up really ... even if I look in the mirror before I leave the house you can guarantee that there will be hairs sticking out of my chin before I've arrived at my destination :rotfl: Make-up accentuates them I think.

i remember (god knows why) being at a make up counter many years ago and the woman was trying to flog me foundation and i said that it shows up my facial hair. she was trying to say that if i applied it by spreading it down my face, then the hairs would be flat to my face and invisible,,, erm no, it would just look like someone had glued hair to my face

ali-t

Wow, hasn't this thread brought a few people's inner b1tch right up to the surface...

Personally I prefer to wear make up each day, it allows me to hide my perceived flaws (eyes like p1ss holes in the snow if I don't have mascara on, albinoesque eyebrows without tint/powder) and this gives me additional confidence in the same way as a great fitting outfit or a pair of nice shoes. I wear make up for the same reason as I remove hair from my legs, brows and bikini line - because it makes me feel good!

I don't think less of people who don't wear it and would never discriminate against someone e.g. in the workplace because they didn't wear make up i.e. less professional because of this.

Where I might be guilty of judging people is when they wear make up badly and this is no different than judging people with odd clothing (a short t-shirt, see through leggings and white spotty knickers anyon?). Like freya says, I want a hairdresser to have good hair (if they have any!) and expect my nail technician to have good nails etc.

I_wanna_live_for_free

I wear eyeliner and face powder daily, if I'm in the mood I will wear more make-up, usually eyeshadow and lippy. I cannot go anywhere without my eyeliner. It's a soft brown and enough of a shade to give my eyes some definition, I'm finding the black I used to wear is now a little harsh effect.

I don't like many foundations and won't often wear one. My husband has said he wonders how I spend so much time getting ready when I don't wear make-up ( :rotfl: )

I do my own nails and have read enough of Freyasmum's posts about nails to know that she knows what she's talking about. I used to have these ghastly nails put on by a salon in town (now closed down) it took a good year if not more for my nails to recover from their treatment.

Putting on make-up and doing my hair/nails makes me feel better about myself.

lessonlearned

Sammy85 wrote: »

I do wonder how the mums at baby classes manage to get out of the house looking so immaculate and then there's me with hair always tied back, no makeup on and usually baby sick somewhere on me!

This was me when my boys (now all grown up) were babies. I was lucky to have time to clean my teeth:o

As a trained beauty therapist myself I have to concur with freyasmum - there are some shocking examples of bad practice out there. Insanitary salons, incorrect use of chemicals etc. Some of it very dangerous indeed.

I have seen some dreadful examples of allergic reactions, people nearly blinded because the therapist did not do the appropriate testing before dyeing eyelashes, skin burnt by incorrect use of chemicals in facials and skin peels, nail beds ruined.

My particular interest is natural skin care and one of my specialities was in teaching make up techniques.

I have to confess that having a pale olive complexion in the winter I can look quite pale and ill sometimes - even when I am perfectly hale and hearty. My 26 year old son has the same colouring and he can look like a ghost at times. So yes a little judicious slap can be very helpful in giving a nice healthy looking glow.

I often get compliments from men who say how they love to see a woman looking "natural and un-made up" I have to smile to myself because if they really knew how much slap I was wearing to achieve my "natural look" they would be astonished.

It is not how much or how little make up you wear, it is how skilful you are at applying it that counts, and of course choosing the right products and colours to suit you.

It does take a little practice but anyone can learn. There are some fabulous videos on the net giving tips and showing techniques, much more useful than trying to follow steps in a magazine.

For saying I'm 61 I don't think I look too bad without slap (at least on a good day). I do have good skin but I think I'm just blessed with lucky genes - my mother and maternal grandmother had nice skin too. They both gave me a very good piece of advice about skin care which I think is as true today as it was in their day.

Treat the sun with respect and always use a moisturiser. Make up is just a nice little extra.

Re the looking professional at work bit. I did read a very interesting article once that said that on the whole women who wore make up at work got more promotions and earned more money than those who went "au natural". Interesting.

Person_one

lessonlearned wrote: »

Re the looking professional at work bit. I did read a very interesting article once that said that on the whole women who wore make up at work got more promotions and earned more money than those who went "au natural". Interesting.

I don't think its particularly surprising that women are still valued largely by appearance. I think that's clear in day to day life as well as in business.

It doesn't mean its fair, or right, or acceptable though.

BugglyB

I think its hard to prove causality or draw any conclusions with the make up/earnings link.

It could be more likely that ambitious women wear make up rather than that wearing make up makes you more successful. Or it could be that women 'socialised' to wear make up conform in other ways that make them successful.