For the makeup addicts- How did your friends and family react?

[heidik]

Well my husband thinks I have "issues" lol... but doesn't say anything when i'm spending left and right on makeup.... as far as that only my BFF knows, and even though she loves makeup she doesn't get my huge collection that I have... she buys only drugstore brand and that is enough for her.

 

[XicanaQueen]

Thank you!! Let's go hehe

Lucky you!! That's awesome, have fun!

 

[lilkay2nv]

Well my friend really don't care, I don't talk make up with them because I know they really don't care so... When I was with my ex, I talk many time lipstick eye shadow. Poor boy

but he listened me and helped me to choose my make up. I don't have friend that are in beauty stuff. I wish I have ...
My mother, well she doesn't care too but she always said that I'm crazy to use all my money on that. Well I'm agree with her but I can't help it

yeah same here my friends really dont care either but my mom is always annoyed when i get paid and decide to buy makeup. she doesnt get it. specktra is like my outlet cuz i cant sit at home and be excited and tell my family wat i got, except for my 9 year old sis, she kinda thinks its cool lol. i wish i had makeup obsessed friends too. wen i came home from the vv prerelease party so excited about my goodies, my parents just kinda brushed me off so i was just in my room playing in everything

 

[Sass]

Nobody really knows. I just talk about makeup with you guys and other people online who share the same interest. My husband is OK with the fact that I love makeup and have lots of it, but he doesn't like when MAC collections come out and I have to have something from a collection (which is not true - I buy what I'm going use). Other brands put out seasonal collections and he's OK with that, but MAC he hates them for that. He buys me makeup so he's not against it and makeup makes me happy so he's happy. What I just explained is twisted right? But that's the way it is. Basically, MAC is taking a lot of our money and he doesn't like it...about to put his foot down. I'm scurrrred.

 

[82thumbtacks]

Unfortunately, my family and friends think that it's a really frivolous hobby and they always give me grief for it. But like you said in your original post, it's the only thing I spend money on and it really makes me happy.

 

[LILYisatig3r]

Ugh yes, I am right there with you. My family and most of my friends are like, "Why do you spend so much on frivolous things??!!" & especially my boyfriend, who says the classic line of, "You don't even need it, why do you buy so much of it?" My mom specifically is just simple foundation, light eyeshadow, and she's good. But for me, I love to throw on vivid colors, I love the porcelain foundation look, and I need moremoremore! Every new collection that MAC comes out with, I feel the need to go and expand my collection by one or two pieces. I always feel like my collection isn't complete. First it's, oh I bought a new foundation and I love it! Then I discover the primer and decide I need that. That's usually how it goes.

I have a few friends who are as equally make-up crazy but they're all hair stylists or make-up artists, ha. So I guess I can see why. I'm planning on taking a two-week makeup course and becoming a make-up artist for just special occasions for the people I know to grab that MAC Pro card

But hey, you're not alone at least

 

[xsuzyqx]

I mostly don't share about my collection with anyone, I know they wouldn't get it. I have one friend who's like a sister that I've let see it, and she gets that it's just the perfectionist part of me that has to strive to do the best at whatever I put my hand to, even if that means cosmetics. My brother automatically associates anything to do with the beauty industry with being superficial, and placing far too much value on appearances instead of what matters. I honestly, to a degree, took that perspective for a long time, despite my sister being a MAC addict for years. It wasn't until I really realized that it's a form of self expression with a low "barrier to entry" (anyone can do it and have fun with it!) that I started to appreciate it in other forms.

It isn't just about making yourself feel better (or making others feel better), it's about saying "this is who I am, this is what represents me" with one glance, and that's an empowering feeling, to be able to communicate something so personal in such a short span of time.

 

[Boii-Violet-87]

My family and friends think its awesome!!! Some members of my family wear makeup but im the only alternative gal in my family which is a shame ...oh well...but they love the fact that im experimental and love to try different things with my hair, makeup and dress sense too since ive just recently got back into my dressmaking, which i love to do and now that i have clear skin after having cystic acne for 12 years, i can pretty much wear any sort of makeup i like now

 

[ChynaDoll14]

I mostly don't share about my collection with anyone, I know they wouldn't get it. I have one friend who's like a sister that I've let see it, and she gets that it's just the perfectionist part of me that has to strive to do the best at whatever I put my hand to, even if that means cosmetics. My brother automatically associates anything to do with the beauty industry with being superficial, and placing far too much value on appearances instead of what matters. I honestly, to a degree, took that perspective for a long time, despite my sister being a MAC addict for years. It wasn't until I really realized that it's a form of self expression with a low "barrier to entry" (anyone can do it and have fun with it!) that I started to appreciate it in other forms.

It isn't just about making yourself feel better (or making others feel better), it's about saying "this is who I am, this is what represents me" with one glance, and that's an empowering feeling, to be able to communicate something so personal in such a short span of time.

I understand what you mean! My collection is small and not nearly as big as the ones alot of the girls here on Specktra have BUT its mine. I sometimes find myself feelig guilty when I buy something new, sort of feeling like everyone's just shaking their head at me. I often hear the "You dont need it or why do you have to go buy something just because its new etc. I dont share anything related to Makeup with anyone, maybe just one friend and sometimes not even her because she has been wearing Makeup since she was 16 and got me into using it on a regular basis BUT I feel like she thinks she knows everything and at times because of me constantly researching, youtubing etc I end up knowing more of what I'm saying. I do find that Make Up is something thats about self expression, your face and body areyour canvas! Anyone can learn how to do it, thats why I love it. because for a while i didnt feel I was good at anything, especially not artistic.

 

[Smf16]

Well like most have stated, my friends and family definitely don't get it either! And sometimes I don't myself! lol Specifically, when I start feeling guilty about my huge stash and still wanting to buy more...but all I know is it makes me happy! And really I think that is all that matters..everyone has something they like to do and mine just happens to be makeup. Life is too short, so why bother worrying about other peoples opinions not doing what we love....just because someone else might not get it. I love Specktra because I feel "at home" here because I don't feel alone in my obsession. I can talk about as much makeup as I want and nobody will look at me with a crazy eye.....

 

[thiscarmen]

My family definitely doesn't really understand. My mom used to wear makeup when she was younger, but doesn't really anymore.
However, I have a few friends who are into makeup like I am, so we definitely have good times. Most of my friends, though, are interested, but not to the extent that I am HAHA.

That's why I love specktra. I can relate to a LOT of people here LOL.

 

[Cydonian]

My family is pretty supportive -- my husband especially. He reads my blog anytime I post something new and always offers constructive criticism or an opinion if I ask. He makes small jokes about my collection occasionally but also knows that I sell off things I don't use anymore quite regularly, and won't buy something if it's like anything else I have.

My parents are also supportive, my mom will sometimes comment on what I buy but considering my parents own like 2,000 movies, they can't really talk. She also reads my blog daily and always comments

The only negative feedback I get is from my sister in law... but I have other issues with her. I've had my blog for over a year and she's never once commented on anything, but she comments on her other friends' websites, etc. It's really annoying.

 

[smoohead]

*sigh* My parents think I'm insane. I get grief for spending too much money on this stuff. Doesn't help that my mom barely wears makeup and my sister is a total tomboy!

 

[Santana85]

All of my friends and family have actually embraced my little makeup obsession. They always talk about me because when I was younger I hated wearing makeup. So they crack their little jokes..lol. They all know that its not just about building a big collection and just buying makeup, its an art for me. They also know that when I do buy, I make sure that all of my priorities are taken care of first. Its good to have a nice support system

-Santana

 

[ra143]

This is such a great topic!!!!! I have a passion for anything that has to do with beauty, comestics, make up, supplements, etc/. I spend a lot on make up and skin care products, and I love experimenting and reading up on anything that has to do with these topics.
My mother thinks I am crazy, and constantly bugs me and tries to control my make up spending.I dont think she understands it, nor does she appreciate it. To her it's more of a disorder.My boyfriend tries to be reasonable, he doesnt get why I have to spent so much and go gaga over the newest Mac collections, or why I need different shades of blushes, or why I need to try different mascaras. My friends are not into make up. Very few like it, I even have MUA friends that are not as interested ti beauty and make up as I am.

I feel weird sometimes, I feel people get annoyed when I start talking about make-up, and I get annoyed when I get no response while rambling and raving about whatevernew make up or beauty item I have got.

 

[Ray Blaze]

My parents didnt notice until i started buying MAC online..... they were kinda perplexed as to why i had 4-5 boxes arriving from MAC every month hehe, then they saw me get ready to go out with my mates one time and the suitcases came out! they got a bit angry told me i should save the money but my mums come round to the idea now im enrolled for college to do Make Up

she also gets me to do hers now when ever she has interviews ^^

as for my friends none of them are obsessed with Make Up and to a point they've stopped buying it as whenever we go anywhere i do their Make Up with mine! its nice to know others are having the same issues i thought my parents were nuts for being so bothered by it!

 

[xoxjulie21xox]

Luckily my sister shares the same obsession as i do I would probably say im an addict altho if i dont have the money for it i wont buy anything, but i usully put a little bit aside from my check for things that i really want, My bf doesnt mine since his obsession is shoes lol. And as for the parents, im sure my dad knows how much i love to spend money but doesnt say anything since its my money.

 

[shadowaddict]

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Hey all-

I was wondering, for those of you who are really into makeup and who own or are busy building up large collections...how do your family and your friends feel about it? Do you ever get grief for spending "too much money" on it, or does anyone you know not understand why you're so into it?
Are your friends all into makeup and beauty as well or are you the only one?
I'm really curious and would like to hear about how you deal with people's reactions to your interest in beauty-related stuff.

For me, I don't have any friends that are into makeup at all. I'm hoping that when I go to cosmetology school I'll meet some people who share my obsession ;D My boyfriend gets it- he's ok with me putting money into it since he saw that I'm not buying makeup in addition to anything else I may want, I'm buying it in place of other things. My mom thinks it's frivolous and will occasionally give me a hard time. She can't comprehend why anyone would need more than a few things to make themselves up each day with the same look. I've gotten some comments/questions from friends about how I can afford so much makeup because they know I'm on a budget. I just explain that they make money in their budgets for their hobbies and interests, like video games, going out to nice restaurants, photography, whatever and that's what makeup is to me- it's not just something I throw on in the morning and don't think about again. It's one of my favorite things.

So, I want to hear about how it is for you! I think this could be a good discussion.

Also, I hope I posted this in the right place since it's a question?

Nope nobody comes close to getting any of it not even my 22 yr old daughter. Yup, I'm the only one. My family quietly thinks I'm nuts, they just don't say it out loud. My husband certainly does not get it. He thinks if you have a couple basics then you're good to go. My ex-daughter-in-law was very much into it and so we talked makeup all the time. She was into different brands and I converted her over to MAC and then she converted some of her friends. DAMN I miss her.

 

[SUMM3RxBABii]

My family doesn't understand why I need all this makeup when I barely wear anything when going out. And my mom gets even more pissed each time I buy something. haha

But like people collecting coins, we collect makeup, except makeup does expire. I don't have a very big collection, like some of you ladies have stashes and stashes, but imagine how they'd feel if I did!

So far, I've only found one friend, a classmate from my english class last semester, who I could relate to exactly about makeup! She buys a lot of makeup as well, so she's actually the first person I don't feel ashamed of talking about makeup with!

 

[shadowaddict]

ra143--you nailed it. That's exactly what my husband thinks, that I have a disorder. At 48 this is something that makes me feel good about myself. I can at least play with different colors and feel a bit creative and more confidant and it makes me feel somewhat younger. So I really don't care what anyone around me thinks. But it would be nice to have someone around again to share my addiction with. Again I sure do miss my ex-daughter-in-law. She is a walking, talking, life size Barbie. She really does look like Barbie, long blonde hair the same color as Barbie, makeup is nothing but perfection, she's got a super hot body and she is so sweet. Her downside is she has low self esteem, she doesn't think she's pretty. Her dad was horrible to her growing up calling her names like ugly fat bitch and such. Believe me that couldn't be futher from the truth. It's sad that she feels so bad about herself.

Seriously no one knows how much I really have. My daughter knows I buy a lot but she doesn't pay a whole lot of attention. I've been able to get her into the MAC store just a few times and she's 22, pretty much offered to buy her whatever. She got a blue eye liner one time and then another she wanted a red lipstick and so she picked out Russian Red. She rarely wears makeup. I know she has her eye on a guy when she decides to wear her contacts and put a little makeup on I bought her a traincase, not a giant one and some e/s palettes and lots of stuff anyway but it doesn't get love. She'll wear MUFE duo matte, a bit of line and sometimes mascara and to her that's dressing up. I did at least get her to let me have a MAC ma do her makeup for her senior prom and she looked gorgeous. She liked it but I guess not enough to even come close to doing any of it on her own.