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Do you dislike wearing makeup as I do?

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Yongy Thu 30-May-24 09:20:52

I don't wear makeup these days, I dislike the feeling of it on my face. I did allow makeup to be applied in the past when I appeared on TV programmes and films, however when I did some filming more recently I refuse to have it applied.

Some women put so much of it on it certainly doesn't improve their looks, and could damage their skin.

Luckygirl3 Thu 30-May-24 11:30:20

I do not and never have worn makeup.

Makeup on people on TV often looks ridiculous - I am thinking particularly of Ian Hislop on Have I Got News For You - it settles in his wrinkles and he looks like a puppet!

hollysteers Thu 30-May-24 11:25:55

We shouldn’t bother with sunscreen in the winter GSM, experts say we are not getting enough vitamin D.

Thoro Thu 30-May-24 11:22:52

I haven't worn make up for years so I don't have to think about whether it would make me look better or not!😂. I do hate the feel of it and also dislike the look of foundation. I also wonder how people keep collars etc from getting foundation on them.

Purplepixie Thu 30-May-24 11:16:32

I love it! Always have and it keeps my skin nice and soft and young looking.

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 30-May-24 11:07:19

I hope everyone wears sunscreen every day.

fancythat Thu 30-May-24 11:02:22

Yes
Only wear it on special occasions.

I do wear perfume occasionally. I was astounded at how many GNs wear it every day.

Shelflife Thu 30-May-24 11:01:39

Don't wear make up !

Calendargirl Thu 30-May-24 10:58:59

Sitting here reading this with my unmade-up face, as per usual.

I go to aquacise five times a week, some there have make up on, but seems a bit pointless.

I would probably look better with some, but never bother.

Pantglas2 Thu 30-May-24 10:52:56

I generally have one day a week at home with no makeup just moisturiser and always wear some if going out.

I find that tinted moisturisers are brilliant without feeling heavy and have enough coverage for me. Add eyeliner and cheek n lip colour, I’m sorted. I dye my own lashes and brows every month as my silver/gunmetal hair means I’d look washed out t’other wise.

RosiesMaw Thu 30-May-24 10:52:32

Contrary to the notion that it damages your skin, given that most foundations (all?) contain some SPF , even just a smidge of foundation helps to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays. Lippy also protects your lips.
I actually like tinted sunscreen (factor50) instead of a tinted moisturiser in summer.
Not removing it properly is where the damage can occur- blocked pores etc. But again, proper removal will also gently exfoliate and get rid of dead cells.

TerriBull Thu 30-May-24 10:48:20

Much more minimal make up these days, less is more as women get older imo, anyone remember Barbara Cartland, face that looked as if it had been dipped in a bag of flour, electric blue eyeshadow and false eyelashes into her '90s, an inspiration of how not to look shock I certainly wore far more in my working days which would always include foundation. Then I read a question and answer article with Shakira Caine on makeup when she remarked that she never wore foundation "it only goes in creases as you get older" I think she's right, I haven't worn it for ages now. I moisturise, pay attention to my eyebrows, I think they give that eye area some definition, particularly as they have become more sparse as I've got older. How I envy the perfect arched eyebrow. I also put some highlighter on my brow underneath, I don't bother with mascara too often maybe for a special occasion. I like lipsticks and lip gloss, I have quite a few.

LisaAN Thu 30-May-24 10:46:42

I have not worn it since I was about 18.

Casdon Thu 30-May-24 10:39:47

I like it. I’m never seen without at least tinted moisturiser and lipstick. I like eye make up too, but I can’t wear it in the summer if the sun is shining due to hayfever, I’m always rubbing my eyes.

MiniMoon Thu 30-May-24 10:36:14

I don't wear make-up. I'm allergic to most of it. All I put o my face is a daily moisturiser.

hollysteers Thu 30-May-24 10:32:54

I’m a big fan of the wonders makeup creates. I don’t agree that less is more, if you know what you are doing. I’m “no eyes” without my eye makeup and I love a smoky eye. As a singer, it’s been part of my performing life, so I’m a dab hand at it.
If more women knew how to apply it, they would see how much better they could look. I feel sorry for men who don’t usually take advantage of it (some do!).
I also draw and paint, so painting my face is just an extension of that😁

Witzend Thu 30-May-24 10:31:32

I don’t wear foundation, I never have. I hate the feel of it. Just moisturiser, a little eye make up (or my eyes disappear), lipstick and blusher, though that last is more usually a dab of lippy, rubbed in.
But I rarely go out without those basics.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 30-May-24 10:31:22

Totally depends on my mood, if I have a light tan and feel happy moisturiser is all I use.

If I am feeling down (having what I call an ugly day ) then its tinted moisturiser, taupe eyeliner, brown mascara, taupe eyeshadow (just a light brush over), a light sweep of blusher and natural lip tint.

JaneJudge Thu 30-May-24 10:30:05

I wear a bit (not a lot) as it gives me a bit more confidence
isn't that sad?

Lovetopaint037 Thu 30-May-24 10:26:31

As I have aged my use of make up as decreased to a bit of light coloured lipstick, a little moisturiser from time to time and powder on my nose. Lately I have been using nothing. I have this feeling that my skin should be allowed to breathe. What I have done for many years is wash in Aqueous Cream.

Yongy Thu 30-May-24 10:25:49

I use E45 cream as a moisturiser on my face and the rest of my body after my early morning shower. It seems to work very well, and some people when they ask my age are surprised that I am only 6 years off 80. One kind person said they thought I was in my late 50s!

MayBee70 Thu 30-May-24 10:05:22

Having not worn much make up throughout the pandemic, when I did apply the sort of make up that I’d always worn I looked ridiculous. My eyes stream when I put mascara on, my eyelids now hang over my eyes. Foundation just seems to sit on my face. I can’t see what I’m doing even if I use a magnifying mirror. My eyebrows have completely disappeared! I bought lots of make up aimed at older women but it still looks awful.I’m looking to find some cream eye shadow as powder just makes the skin sag even more! My eyes are like sunken hollows!

rafichagran Thu 30-May-24 09:56:35

Moisturiser and lipstick, nothing else. I sometimes apply a tinted Moisturiser in summer.

Tiley Thu 30-May-24 09:50:20

Our local Boots do one to one makeup advice and it's free.

maddyone Thu 30-May-24 09:50:09

I agree that as we age, less is more. That’s why I don’t over apply. A little concealer around my spots of age discolouration does help though, and the powder foundation by Laura Geller, not too much, evens out my skin tone and contains brightners which lift and even out the skin tones. I find powder foundation much less heavy than liquid foundation and you really don’t feel it on your skin. Unlike liquid foundations.

henetha Thu 30-May-24 09:47:01

I like a bit of make up. It cheers me up and makes me feel better about myself. But it's quite subtle and you would hardly know I am wearing any.