What Make Up do you wear for work?

[n_j_t]

I work at home, so nothing! Usually during the day when I'm out running errands, etc. it's taupes/browns--Satin Taupe, Milani Java Bean or Stila Puck. Ricepaper is the standard all-over/highlighter. Jane Browny Points wet as a liner.

 

[kateisgreat]

I did quit this job but as a dishwasher I couldn't wear makeup...mac held up through the day but i just didn't want my skin to react. Other than that now I wear pretty much whatever...usually lipgloss, eyeliner and some mascara

 

[asnbrb]

I work for the state and I pretty much wear whatever I want when it comes to makeup. My favorite is blue pigment or steamy. If I go out to visit families though, I find that I tend to wear more "subdued" colors like green brown, blue brown or club. I tend to find that older people, especially those who weren't originally from the US, give me weird looks when I'm wearing superbright stuff. go figure (haha)

 

[lilu]

I work in IT

and have to meet clients, but my boss doesn't care as long as I look "presentable". So I can pretty much wear any colors I want. On days where I have to meet important clients, I'll tone down and stick to classic looks.

 

[heenx0x0]

I work at a daycare center and I keep it simple, kind of, with browns and bronzes, but shimmery ones. The kids love it and I get a lot of compliments from the parent too. There's nothing wrong with having fun with it, just try not to look like your going out for a night on the town!
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[stripedphoenix]

I'm probably the only phlebotomist in our hospital system who wears glitter liner and chartreuse (pigment) eyeshadow, but my patients never complain! We're only allowed to wear hunter green scrubs and white so I try to adjust makeup to go with my scrubs but really anything goes. Maybe not Chrome Yellow...too jaundiced looking.

 

[ninabruja]

i used to work in a library and have worked in health food stores and have always worn wild make up. the customers love it. i am constantly being asked what i used.

 

[Katgirl625]

I get away with whatever I want at the office, but mostly cuz the average age employee is something like 24.5 - we've got guys who show up in basketball shorts and flip flops. Anything goes. Although, I work in the finance department, and it's about as conservative as the company gets. Most everyone knows I'm makeup obsessed though, so they usually just ooh and ahh over the crazy ass combos I put together.

 

[user79]

I'm a student so I can wear whatever, I usually go to class with almost no make-up on because I don't see the point to spend a lot of time doing make-up for boring classes. On the rare day I will do my make-up nice I usually pick bright colours but nothing over the top.

When I work, I usually wear nice colours but not overdone. Usually just 1 shade of e/s, mascara, maybe a bit of eyeliner, powder, blush and lipgloss. Oh and groomed eyebrows, that's a must!

 

[Cyn]

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Originally Posted by DivineFacez Yesterday, the art teacher had the nerve to tell me I look like I should be working as a showgirl in Vegas. It hurt my feelings, but I love to express myself through colors.

That's mean! You'd think an art teacher would be more accepting of color!

Make sure you tell him that comparing you to a showgirl isn't an appropriate topic between coworkers.

 

[giz2000]

When I am at home (I homeschool my youngest son), I usually wear neutrals and lip balm...when I freelance at MAC, anything goes...

 

[giz2000]

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Originally Posted by Bexx I wear the same colors everyday at work pretty much. BC or Stillife paint jest, mulch and shroom as a highlighter. engraved pp and lots of mascara. Cubic blush and lip conditioner on my lips... I am a Undergraduate nurse, so...I wear a pretty neutal looking face. Just brightens me up a wee bit. I grad in May and will continue to wear similar shades I believe!

Has anyone ever told you that you look like Demi Moore? I am sure they have....

 

[Pushpa]

i am a student so i do whatever i want but ppl drive me crazy at times i get tons of brown girls (i'm west indian aslwell) that feel the need to tell me i am wearing too much color for a 'day look'...i say f*** day and night looks i'll wear w/e i want because once i am older i won't be able to wear crazy color and tons of it without looking ridiculous.... but then sometimes i wear nothing

and for work i can wear w/e i want i am on phones all day no one can see me...my employee dress code is dress w/e look h/e just be clean and speak to the customers in a polite manner

 

[Isis]

I'm an esthetician/make-up artist for the Red Door Spa and I also have face time at the front desk. I'm pretty much free to do as I please with my makup & color choices, and my boss loves it because it shows off my skills. I certainly wouldn't come in with glitter and such all over me though!

 

[lara]

I really don't wear much for work , just a lick of mascara on curled lashes, discreet liquid liner and lip balm, or a very neutral Shroom eye with Russian Red lipstick. It depends on the client - if I'm doing a big ethnic wedding where the make-up is very dark and/or loud and/or colourful, then I'll make my make-up more dramatic because it's expected.

Some clients get weirded out if their MA doesn't wear much make-up, other's don't care at all. It depends on the individual.

 

[joytheobscure]

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Originally Posted by Renee Wow! I teach first grade and like you , I wear a very dramatic look most of the time. on day I wore a very natural look and my class said" Ms. Renee are you sick?" I just laughed! Kids are hilarious! I'm always giving makeup advice to parents at school tooand have been asked to do their makeup!HAHAHA!!

I teach school as well and I tend to gravitate towards the dramatic but not overdo it. I wear different combinations every day, I will go from bronze -peach-pinks-roses-reds-plums (cheeks and lips) .. I just change it all around. I'd never wear glitter liner or anything like that, but I've worn Lucky green pretty heavy as a liner over sweet sage and thought I might hear back negative comments but I got complimented instead, after that I quit worrying.. and if I don't wear my eye makeup I get asked if I'm sick... I do stick to a lot of browns, but I like brown combos with colors...


I was told today by my new student that I was "pretty" - LOL always flattering- no matter where it comes from.

 

[Kat]

I wear quite heavy framed glasses so find I can get away with a lot more. Having said that, I mainly do neutrals because of time constraints but I love to do an eye with hepcat and parfait amour with my dark purple glasses, or a green smokey eye with my brown glasses. I make sure I either have a 'feature' eye or lip, but never both. And I keep my blush subtle.

As for clothes - it's a government department, so business-like and polished is the key but I find I can definitely wear more than the standard suit routine - just depends on how i work it. Subtle is the key with accessorizing as well.

 

[Parishoon]

i go to a pretty hippie dippy school so i tend to do just tightlining w/ a shimmery bronze/brown/pink & gloss

for parties/clubbing i tend to theme my m/u to fit the occasion

when i was "working" i could do what ever esp. if it was "trendy/edgy" b/c i was interning in the costume dept of a film...

 

[angrytoast.]

I'm working at a LUSH store right now.
We're required to wear all black clothing, and that's the only rule regarding clothing/accessories/makeup/hair/etc.
I wear alot of brights and fun colors to work.
I wore some neutrals a few days ago, and my co-workers were asking me what was wrong.

 

[Eemaan]

I started this thread ages ago and it rather amuses me with what i started off with. from my quite conservative looks my eyeshadows have been promoted to more adventurous colours.
Im wearing, Club, Green brown. Golden olive and Humid under the eyes today.