Has anybody ever said you wear *TOO MUCH* makeup?

[lalunia]

I love this thread Glam8babe!

While no one told me that I wear too much makeup, I am always ebarrassed putting it on in front of my friends when we're getting ready to go out somewhere because I know they're looking at me like I'm crazy.. thinking "she's gonna put more on??" I just hide out in the bathroom and put it on so they don't know just how many products I like to use

I am waiting though for them to tell me something one day lol

ABout the hair color... I used to be a platinum blonde until about a month ago when I dyed it brown. It's crazy how people treat me differently now! wth is up with that?? Everyone tells me that I look more serious now and less like a ditz, which is ridiculous and I'm def going back to blonde

 

[cupcake_x]

Yes. My friends little sister turned to me one day and said, "WOW, you wear a LOT of make-up." And I'll get a lot of, you shouldn't wear that much eyeshadow, eyeliner, powder, etc.

But I'm happy with it and I feel comfortable, so why not?

 

[tikamicizia]

yess, especially by boys,, i think they won't believe how much products we can put in our face. lol

 

[glam8babe]

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Originally Posted by cupcake_x Yes. My friends little sister turned to me one day and said, "WOW, you wear a LOT of make-up." And I'll get a lot of, you shouldn't wear that much eyeshadow, eyeliner, powder, etc. But I'm happy with it and I feel comfortable, so why not?

my friends BROTHER said it to me one time lol.. but he is abit of a puff

 

[cupcake_x]

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Originally Posted by glam8babe my friends BROTHER said it to me one time lol.. but he is abit of a puff

Oh man..

A puff.

What is it with friends siblings these days?

 

[jenee.sum]

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Originally Posted by twinkley I think the problem is that people feel uncomfortable around people who look more polished/pretty/beautiful than themselves. Then they make you feel bad that you are soooo full of yourself because you take care of yourself, while the truth is that they are just jealous that they themselves can't/don't bother/don't have tha guts to do the same as you are!

very well put. especially people who are miserable with their lives and have nooooo time for themselves cuz they have to care for others (ex. children) or aren't financially capable of putting down money for "extra" stuff. it sucks for them, but don't look at us as if we're spoiled conceited brats/bitches or something.

 

[Sanayhs]

My favourite is when someone will imply you look like a whore (thanks Dad!). My father thinks any makeup is too much makeup, actually calls it "war paint". Most people don't give me a hard time over the makeup I wear, though some aren't sure how to approach me as I tend to wear bright, bold looks and colours. I love them and that's what matters.

 

[macchristyy]

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Originally Posted by Holla26 yea more natural like pam anderson or jenna jameson lol

THIS PISSES ME OFF. guys like to sometimes say you have too much make up to girls who just want to have fun because makeup is their thing. ITS ART. our face is our canvas. and their over there drooling over those fake double Ds that are hard as rocks

i just dont get it

 

[Calhoune]

Yeah my boyfriend tries to claim that he like me without makeup, thing is he has never seen me without because I always have /some/ on even if it's just some concealer and mascara.

I agree with the top poster haha "Yeah you like women natural. Is that why your eyes are fixed to her plastic boobs?"

My mom used to tell me, but thing is that she is always right. My mom is a big makeup fan herself and if she tells me it's a bit too much, I will go and clean some off. I never really heard anything about it from my boyfriend since I only wear neutrals around him but the ONE TIME I wore color, soft lavender, he told me I had too much on.
What! I just changed the color of one of the 10 something items I use.

It just made me realize how he's exactly like those guys who as long as there are no bright colors, they think you're not made up.

 

[M.A.C. head.]

I've been told that many times. I just ask "Is it YOUR face?" "No..." "Then don't f***ing worry about it" and that usually does it. I get it a lot because I am a black woman who LOVES bold colors. So they stand out A LOT, but I love it!

I remember I was wearing MACs "Fresh Water" once [for those who don't know, it's an electric blue] and my mom was like "EW! That's way too much make up!" So I just went back into the bathroom...and put on some more LMAO

 

[k.a.t]

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Originally Posted by M.A.C. head. I've been told that many times. I just ask "Is it YOUR face?" "No..." "Then don't f***ing worry about it" and that usually does it. I get it a lot because I am a black woman who LOVES bold colors. So they stand out A LOT, but I love it! I remember I was wearing MACs "Fresh Water" once [for those who don't know, it's an electric blue] and my mom was like "EW! That's way too much make up!" So I just went back into the bathroom...and put on some more LMAO

LOL haha you're so funny

I love your response, i'm gonna say that to the people who always comment on how much make up i wear

 

[S.S.BlackOrchid]

Along the same lines, a couple of my parents friends have said things like "your lipstick is too dark" and "why don't you wear light colors" and "why don't you wear pink" etc, etc. No one else seems to care. My two best friends (male) tell me I look hot with dark lipstick.

 

[simplyeloquence]

haha my boyfriend tells this too me all the time he's like honey you look like a drag queen whats that stuff all over your face... it doesnt bother me... most of my friends are MAC whores or are trannies so i fit in lol and i dont care how naturally pretty you are EVERYBODY looks better with makeup

 

[Nymphetish]

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Originally Posted by IDontKnowMomo I've never had anything bad said about the amount of makeup I wear. I get compliments, and the closest thing to negativity about my makeup, would be people telling me I look fine without it.

Same here, I guess we're the lucky ones.

 

[Shanti]

I used to get it all the time when I first started venturing into makeup when I was 14, but really all I wore was eyeliner and eyeshadow back then. I wear loads more different stuff now but recently I rarely get that "too much makeup" comment... psch.. I think it's only cuz my APPLICATION has gotten better, and actually people say that I'm "sooo pretty!" only when I've got my full face on! Ha.
I used to have this friend who always told me it was too much, she even went as far as "Don't wear a lot of makeup when you're around me". >=(
Lately I don't get called out for wearing much, it's quite the opposite now. But I don't take crap from people who tell me that it's too much when either 1)they need it 2)they never wear it and 3)they're plain ignorant/boring.
From people who don't ever wear it, who are they to tell you that it's too much or not? Obviously if they don't know jack shit about it, they are in no place to judge, I think.
As for those net haters, don't pay any mind to them, I also agree about the jealousy thing. She's probably really really unskilled and can't do it herself so she lashes out on someone who's obviously way better at something than she is so she's stuck looking like poo.

 

[BEA2LS]

I agree - I don't wear much make-up at all anymore.. i wish i was back into though as i miss it.. i always feel more put together with make up on..

 

[northerngirl]

People haven't exactly said I WEAR too much make-up... but they have said I HAVE too much make-up...

My sister's boyfriend actually told me once: you know, if you saved all your make-up money, you could afford one big cosmetic surgery!
Haha... funny!

I work as a kindergarden teacher so I have to be "moderate" with my looks.

 

[iiLOVEsushi]

MU is what makes me feel beautiful, I don't feel that I am trying to hide behind something. I like it and I've been told that I'm a bit TOO obssesed and I don;t need it but WHATEVER !

I'm still going to wear it.

Funny how the people that say that to me are now trying to put on eyeliner and mascara, obviously its just a crocked line with clumped up spidery lashes. BTW, I saw them shopping for makeup.. I'd like to see the final result of they're application.

Guys have been telling me that I don't need that "stuff". Yeh well why do you stare at those women in your "men" magazine huh?

 

[Luceuk]

I got this a few days ago, I thought my makeup looked great. I'd spent ages applying and and making sure the eye shadows were blended well. It was for a family thing I was going too. One of my cousins turned round and told me I had too much makeup on, I had nude lip (fleshpot) and smokey eyes. It really made me feel really self conscious, then I realised that she was actually probably jealous, so it made me feel a lot better.

My dad always tells as long as I'm happy with what you're wearing, you really shouldn't care what others think

 

[kattybadatty]

To be honest, there IS such thing as "too much makeup." It exists upon people who do not know how and where to wear their makeup appropriately. For instance, everyday people who see a woman on the street during the day with bright red or purple lips may say YUCK! what is she wearing?! but at night, in a club or downtown, people think nothing of it. It all depends on the perspective of the viewer, and how comfortable the person wearing the makeup is. Confidence is beauty, so if you got it, flaunt it.

Also, I know when I started wearing makeup (Age 13 or so) my mother would always tell me "Makeup is supposed to be put on to look natural." So I would wear brown liner, mascara, pink blush, and pink gloss. OH HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED! Especially by wearing and using MAC products, I have learned over the years about how makeup application is an ART. (Hence the name Makeup ARTIST!) Therefore, it is a form of expression. If someone wants to wear dark makeup or vibrant colors during the day, more power to them. I feel that way about fashion too. If you want to dye your hair green and wear a bright yellow and orange polka dot dress, go for it. Just do it with confidence, and don't care what passerbyers say about you.

And if you ARE going to be self conscious about what you are wearing on your face, and feel the need to defend it constantly, then maybe take a step back, and find colors and pigments that work with your skin tone and that you can feel completely and utterly comfortable walking down the street in. Self-esteem, although it is inside, tends to show outside. I can spot a person with high-self-esteem a mile away, and can smell someone with no confidence if they are standing next to me. That is the key to life, in my opinion, and I think if you are talented enough to apply beautiful makeup and be proud of your talents and abilities, then go for it!