would you ever leave the house without makeup on?
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fillintheblank
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I have some acne, and scarring which i'm still insecure about so I almost never leave the house without at least foundation and concealer. I prefer to put some mascara on at least!
miss sha
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Yup, all the time. Makeup is a very recent thing for me, and I've spent the last 20 years of my life not wearing concealer, foundation, etc etc. I don't see why I should stop going barefaced whenever I feel like it just because I own these things now!
Makeup is fun for me. I enjoy applying it and learning how to create interesting looks, but for me it's not a requirement in my daily getting-ready routine. I'm not going to run and hide in the shadows when I go out without makeup on, terrified of who might see me.
Makeup is fun for me. I enjoy applying it and learning how to create interesting looks, but for me it's not a requirement in my daily getting-ready routine. I'm not going to run and hide in the shadows when I go out without makeup on, terrified of who might see me.
FiestyFemme
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All the time! While I feel that I look better with makeup, I'm comfortable enough in my own skin to leave the house barefaced. I'm glad for it actually, because I don't feel like I'm a slave to my makeup. It's something that's fun for me, and I like keeping it that way.
3773519
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All the time..Matter fact I dont have makeup on now.I have really great skin and thank God to that. I do take care of it though, and even at 25(and this might sound stupid) I apply firming cream. im having an aging attack and felt like after 25 i need to make sure i stay young...I come from a very Colombian family and looks is such a big thing so its been drilled in my head..I mean i was eating a damn sandwich last sunday and a family member that i barely see was saying goodbye and came to me and told me i need to stop eating im getting fat!. So yea I walk out without make-up becuase i can, but i wish i had more time to apply makeup.
chocolategoddes
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Of course I go barefaced in public. If I'm going out and I feel like I should polish up the face a bit, then I will wear makeup.
Dreamergirl3
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I do, but not without a HAT, haha. Maybe if my skin wasn't as uneven and blotchy I'd ditch the hat.
jackie100
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NEVER. I only had one hour and 20 min today to get shower and put makeup to get to the smog check center place before they closed and I decided not to even go because I wouldn't have enough time.
I need at least 45 min on makeup ALONE, that does not include hair or shower (some days i dont wash my hair though and just use a dry shampoo powder/spray) and I need at least 45 min of makeup to go ANYWHERE including Target, CVS, picking up takeout food, even driving through the drive-thru. I don't even like to drive around in my car without makeup in case someone decides to look over at a red light.
I'm high maintenance. I'm self employed though and have no obligations and no one to look after except myself so I spend all of my time/effort/energy on myself.
I love getting ready though. It's a hobby for me to listen to music and look in the mirror.
It's a fact that people treat people who are better looking "better". It's not me projecting a better attitude because I feel better about myself when I have makeup on. There have been studies done where it's been proven that people react more positively to people who are more attractive. With makeup I can transform myself from an ogre/beast into someone more glamorous and MUCH more attractive. The world is hard enough to deal with as it is, people tend to give me better service when I'm all glammed up. It's not psychological either, it's a fact.
Some people naturally have great bone structure and do not need makeup. They can go out with no makeup and be fine. As for me, I look like an alien/ogre without makeup on. It really transforms me into another person.
I need at least 45 min on makeup ALONE, that does not include hair or shower (some days i dont wash my hair though and just use a dry shampoo powder/spray) and I need at least 45 min of makeup to go ANYWHERE including Target, CVS, picking up takeout food, even driving through the drive-thru. I don't even like to drive around in my car without makeup in case someone decides to look over at a red light.
I'm high maintenance. I'm self employed though and have no obligations and no one to look after except myself so I spend all of my time/effort/energy on myself.
I love getting ready though. It's a hobby for me to listen to music and look in the mirror.
It's a fact that people treat people who are better looking "better". It's not me projecting a better attitude because I feel better about myself when I have makeup on. There have been studies done where it's been proven that people react more positively to people who are more attractive. With makeup I can transform myself from an ogre/beast into someone more glamorous and MUCH more attractive. The world is hard enough to deal with as it is, people tend to give me better service when I'm all glammed up. It's not psychological either, it's a fact.
Some people naturally have great bone structure and do not need makeup. They can go out with no makeup and be fine. As for me, I look like an alien/ogre without makeup on. It really transforms me into another person.
NeonKitty
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Well yes there have been studies that suggest that you get treated better if you look better, but usually in stranger situations. In more familiar surroundings people take their cues from your confidence, not your looks. If you derive your confidence from how you look, that is the cue to the people you interact with. Mind you this also applies in the mall, no amount of makeup will cover a horrible personality or attitude, so to suggest the quality of interactions is merely a factor of attractiveness is an oversimplification.
To contribute, I used to NEVER wear makeup. Now I won't leave the house without it if I have a choice. If pressed, of course I will. There was a time when the only makeup I used to wear was cam stick and insect repellant. Go Army!
Originally Posted by jackie100
It's a fact that people treat people who are better looking "better". It's not me projecting a better attitude because I feel better about myself when I have makeup on. There have been studies done where it's been proven that people react more positively to people who are more attractive. With makeup I can transform myself from an ogre/beast into someone more glamorous and MUCH more attractive. The world is hard enough to deal with as it is, people tend to give me better service when I'm all glammed up. It's not psychological either, it's a fact. Some people naturally have great bone structure and do not need makeup. They can go out with no makeup and be fine. As for me, I look like an alien/ogre without makeup on. It really transforms me into another person. |
Well yes there have been studies that suggest that you get treated better if you look better, but usually in stranger situations. In more familiar surroundings people take their cues from your confidence, not your looks. If you derive your confidence from how you look, that is the cue to the people you interact with. Mind you this also applies in the mall, no amount of makeup will cover a horrible personality or attitude, so to suggest the quality of interactions is merely a factor of attractiveness is an oversimplification.
To contribute, I used to NEVER wear makeup. Now I won't leave the house without it if I have a choice. If pressed, of course I will. There was a time when the only makeup I used to wear was cam stick and insect repellant. Go Army!
Meisje
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I do. I think a woman should be totally comfortable with her face, and be able to go out without makeup. None of us are perfect.
I'm very fair, though, and have pale brows, hair and lashes but really dark lips and eye color, so whenever I go out without makeup people who know me ask if I'm feeling okay --- lack of eyebrows and eyelashes makes for a startlingly pale overall package.
I'm very fair, though, and have pale brows, hair and lashes but really dark lips and eye color, so whenever I go out without makeup people who know me ask if I'm feeling okay --- lack of eyebrows and eyelashes makes for a startlingly pale overall package.
jackie100
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I'm not even talking about interactions but the smaller things... For example if I'm made up and dressed up to the nines people tend to smile at me more (even if I look unfriendly myself, so it's not because I'm projecting confidence or friendliness). Men are more likely to smile at me, hold the door, salespeople will be more likely to greet me properly and when they do they smile. People will compliment me more on my hair or clothes etc. People are more likely to come up to me when I'm done up and no one comes up at all if I'm looking plain with no makeup.
People tend to give you the vip treatment when you look better.
When I have no makeup on I feel invisible.
| Originally Posted by NeonKitty
Well yes there have been studies that suggest that you get treated better if you look better, but usually in stranger situations. In more familiar surroundings people take their cues from your confidence, not your looks. If you derive your confidence from how you look, that is the cue to the people you interact with. Mind you this also applies in the mall, no amount of makeup will cover a horrible personality or attitude, so to suggest the quality of interactions is merely a factor of attractiveness is an oversimplification. To contribute, I used to NEVER wear makeup. Now I won't leave the house without it if I have a choice. If pressed, of course I will. There was a time when the only makeup I used to wear was cam stick and insect repellant. Go Army! |
I'm not even talking about interactions but the smaller things... For example if I'm made up and dressed up to the nines people tend to smile at me more (even if I look unfriendly myself, so it's not because I'm projecting confidence or friendliness). Men are more likely to smile at me, hold the door, salespeople will be more likely to greet me properly and when they do they smile. People will compliment me more on my hair or clothes etc. People are more likely to come up to me when I'm done up and no one comes up at all if I'm looking plain with no makeup.
People tend to give you the vip treatment when you look better.
When I have no makeup on I feel invisible.
palmetto_barbie
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i LOVE doing my makeup for when i have somewhere to go and someone i want to see and to go with an outfit, etc... but goin' out in the day around town...pfft forget it! i don't care who sees me without makeup on...nothin' to hide...lol
NeonKitty
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I'm less concerned with superficial interactions that you listed than meaningful ones. I go out with makeup, or I don't go out with makeup, I'm not really paying attention as to whether people are smiling at me or not, I don't require that level of validation from complete strangers. It has absolutely no relevance or impact on my day to day business, know what I mean? Whether a guy holds a door open for me or not isn't going to impact how I view myself. I'm not trying to say you're incorrect, I just think that is a sad statement about what is important in our society when we rely on visual cues of attractiveness and validation by strangers.
| Originally Posted by jackie100
I'm not even talking about interactions but the smaller things... For example if I'm made up and dressed up to the nines people tend to smile at me more (even if I look unfriendly myself, so it's not because I'm projecting confidence or friendliness). Men are more likely to smile at me, hold the door, salespeople will be more likely to greet me properly and when they do they smile. People will compliment me more on my hair or clothes etc. People are more likely to come up to me when I'm done up and no one comes up at all if I'm looking plain with no makeup. People tend to give you the vip treatment when you look better. When I have no makeup on I feel invisible. |
I'm less concerned with superficial interactions that you listed than meaningful ones. I go out with makeup, or I don't go out with makeup, I'm not really paying attention as to whether people are smiling at me or not, I don't require that level of validation from complete strangers. It has absolutely no relevance or impact on my day to day business, know what I mean? Whether a guy holds a door open for me or not isn't going to impact how I view myself. I'm not trying to say you're incorrect, I just think that is a sad statement about what is important in our society when we rely on visual cues of attractiveness and validation by strangers.
MxAxC-_ATTACK
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Yes, Actually these days I hardly ever wear any makeup at all, Ever.
I won't let myself be held up because I need to put makeup on. I put it on if I have the time and feel like it, or if its a special occasion.
I won't let myself be held up because I need to put makeup on. I put it on if I have the time and feel like it, or if its a special occasion.
User35
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I go barefaced a lot. Especially in the summer...I work outdoors a lot so I HATE feeling goopy and sticky on my face...I'll just wear a strong sunscreen, sunglasses and a high spf lip balm. In highschool and my younger years I would never go anywhere without makeup ( I had bad skin)...now that I calmed down with it my skin is really good so I really dont feel I need to wear makeup.
I like my natural face right now...clear skin..no wrinkles, a few freckles why would I want to cover that up ?????
I like my natural face right now...clear skin..no wrinkles, a few freckles why would I want to cover that up ?????
jackie100
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What you said is true, we shouldn't rely on visual cues of validation by strangers. I can't help but admit that it does make me feel a bit better whenever I get that validation. Sometimes wearing makeup makes me feel like "life is easier" when I wear it or "more pleasant" because of people's reactions to me, so I choose to wear it.
| Originally Posted by NeonKitty
I'm less concerned with superficial interactions that you listed than meaningful ones. I go out with makeup, or I don't go out with makeup, I'm not really paying attention as to whether people are smiling at me or not, I don't require that level of validation from complete strangers. It has absolutely no relevance or impact on my day to day business, know what I mean? Whether a guy holds a door open for me or not isn't going to impact how I view myself. I'm not trying to say you're incorrect, I just think that is a sad statement about what is important in our society when we rely on visual cues of attractiveness and validation by strangers. |
What you said is true, we shouldn't rely on visual cues of validation by strangers. I can't help but admit that it does make me feel a bit better whenever I get that validation. Sometimes wearing makeup makes me feel like "life is easier" when I wear it or "more pleasant" because of people's reactions to me, so I choose to wear it.
jackie100
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I don't wear makeup to cover my skin, I wear makeup to alter my features and to make me look "hotter".
Makeup for me is not about covering skin, it's about sculpting out features that I wasn't blessed with. I hate my face shape/features. I use makeup to bring out my eyes, contour areas which need to recede, etc
My skin is clear too and I also have no wrinkles and no acne... I wear makeup because I like to contour my face though and alter the shape of my features and shape. I like to make my nose appear slimmer, contour my cheekbones and jawline so I have to wear a foundation as a base so everything else will stick to it.
Also, I NEED eye makeup and false lashes. I'm asian and my eyes just "pop" more when I wear dramatic lashes and do a smoky eyes.
I also NEED blush because I'm pale and since I'm already doing contour and blus I might as well highlight my cheekbones as well...
And my eyebrows are sparse (they are not growing in) so i MUST define them, otherwise my whole face is off.
Plus I like my lips super shiny and slick with gloss, it just looks more fabulous!
| Originally Posted by NatalieR429
I like my natural face right now...clear skin..no wrinkles, a few freckles why would I want to cover that up ????? |
I don't wear makeup to cover my skin, I wear makeup to alter my features and to make me look "hotter".
Makeup for me is not about covering skin, it's about sculpting out features that I wasn't blessed with. I hate my face shape/features. I use makeup to bring out my eyes, contour areas which need to recede, etc
My skin is clear too and I also have no wrinkles and no acne... I wear makeup because I like to contour my face though and alter the shape of my features and shape. I like to make my nose appear slimmer, contour my cheekbones and jawline so I have to wear a foundation as a base so everything else will stick to it.
Also, I NEED eye makeup and false lashes. I'm asian and my eyes just "pop" more when I wear dramatic lashes and do a smoky eyes.
I also NEED blush because I'm pale and since I'm already doing contour and blus I might as well highlight my cheekbones as well...
And my eyebrows are sparse (they are not growing in) so i MUST define them, otherwise my whole face is off.
Plus I like my lips super shiny and slick with gloss, it just looks more fabulous!
