Wearing or not wearing makeup

Up to the individual.

Some days I wear make up and some days I do not.
Complete freedom of choice 💋💋😀

Ambergran and ViceVersa - I do believe we have the makings of a totally different thread altogether, with many nerves touched

I never have worn make up on my face. I experimented of course but could never get the knack of applying it.

I do however use an artificial bronzer on my legs.

I always marvelled at the mums at the school gate who arrived looking so polished each morning - however did they find the time?!

Why do some women get so exercised about other women wearing make-up?
It isn't compulsory and no-one has to wear it. Equally, does it matter if some choose to wear it if no-one is there? I wear it simply because I like it and will continue to wear it every day for as long as it pleases me to do so.

eazybee

Why do some women get so exercised about other women wearing make-up?
It isn't compulsory and no-one has to wear it. Equally, does it matter if some choose to wear it if no-one is there? I wear it simply because I like it and will continue to wear it every day for as long as it pleases me to do so.

I agree. It’s an odd criticism to make of other women, especially when make up is referred to as gunk.

I agree. It seems like a strange topic to get uptight about 🤣

eazybee

Why do some women get so exercised about other women wearing make-up?
It isn't compulsory and no-one has to wear it. Equally, does it matter if some choose to wear it if no-one is there? I wear it simply because I like it and will continue to wear it every day for as long as it pleases me to do so.

Likewise.

Well I hope they put something on their faces to protect them from the sun. Skin cancer is increasing at an alarming rate and having had a tiny basal cell carcinoma removed from the bridge of my nose recently, it's potentially very disfiguring. I'm not someone who has sunbathed but I spend a lot of time outside gardening, walking the dog, riding and playing sports but I haven't always used protection. I do now , every day and even on overcast days.

I always wear make up, I look better, feel better and being very fair and blonde need some definition to my face. Skin can look rough and coarse as you get older and a light dewy foundation works wonders. Put on every day and just an easy routine. But everyone's choice at the end of the day but often looked at women and thought they would look so much better with some light make up on.

LaCrepescule

I always wear foundation but only put on mascara, blush etc if I have something formalish to attend. Foundation is so easy to apply and hides imperfections and gives my skin a nice glow. I do it for myself as much as for anyone else.

I used to wear foundation when I went out but recently I have discovered Primark’s CC Cream, it is color correction cream, is much lighter than foundation and evens out skin tone.

I haven't worn make up for years. I had a bad reaction to one product the name of which I have forgotten, might have been a Boots own brand. Now I only use moisturiser on my face.

I simply don’t understand why lots of women want to paint their faces, but then I can’t understand wanting tattoos or piercings either.
I shall die without any of these, just as I was born.

‘Keep young and beautiful
It’s your duty to be beautiful.
Keep young and beautiful
If you want to be loved.’
That says everything about men, and the women who submit to them.

Ambergran
My mother showed me how to apply makeup.
She was also the first to pluck my monobrow 😱
She was also the first person to dye my hair.

watermeadow

I simply don’t understand why lots of women want to paint their faces, but then I can’t understand wanting tattoos or piercings either.
I shall die without any of these, just as I was born.

Well good for you 👏👏

I like to wear moisturiser, concealer, blusher n lipstick and mascara to give the illusion of being healthy. I'm not keen on looking anaemic and unfit!

I opened the door to one of my friends and she looked horrified .
You look so ill , she said .
It was first thing in the morning - pre -bath and pre- makeup .
As I've got older I'm much paler than before .I look like a ghost .and that's describing my appearance politely.
I used to have creamy skin with rosy cheeks and a freckled nose.
As my hair grows out it's white so it's a pale halo framing my white face .
It's bronzer daily and Nutrisse every six weeks .

petra

Ambergran
My mother showed me how to apply makeup.
She was also the first to pluck my monobrow 😱
She was also the first person to dye my hair.

Well I never had a monobrow but I envy you anyway 😅 I learnt from magazines like Jackie and my friends. I probably didn't apply it very well. I did have a very glamourous aunt who helped me out but wasn't allowed to talk to her after she divorced my uncle.

My mother didn't talk to me for a week after I got a hairdresser to dye my hair - it was only auburn, and only a bit redder than my own hair but that didn't matter. It was years before I found that she box dyed her greys away 😂😂

watermeadow

‘Keep young and beautiful
It’s your duty to be beautiful.
Keep young and beautiful
If you want to be loved.’
That says everything about men, and the women who submit to them.

Are you saying that all women who wear makeup are submitting to men ????

Oh my gosh - and there's DH thinking I'm totally independent and do my own thing regardless of others. I'll let him know he can start telling me what to do.

I think I look better with makeup and wear some most days. I have done for 50 odd years and feel I apply it well. I really don’t care what others think. I am happy with Me

Allira

Georgesgran

I’m a make up fan - every day. After almost 60 years, I’ve got it down to a fine art and it only takes a few minutes, in the time it takes to dry off after my shower. My good friend has never has bothered with make up, but has dreadful skin damage due to excessive sunbathing. Another has multiple allergies, she would love to add a bit of colour to her face, but can’t.

What about clothes Love? Some people wear nothing but designer labels, even at home - they too can’t see themselves, but they’re doing no harm?

I think everyone to their own. If it feels good - do it.

I agree.

Without makeup I look totally washed-out.
It takes me about 5 minutes to put on light makeup and look a lot rosier, brighter and healthier than I really am!

Each to their own.

Absolutely this.

Lipstick and mascara for me that’s all I feel I need and set to go

I don’t wear makeup every day, but do if I expect to meet people I know - not sure why!

Makeup can be so dating or even ageing. I know one older lady who still uses bright blue eyeshadow - 1950s? Another friend doesn’t appear to use a mirror as she uses heavy back mascara which is always smudged all over the place. It always brings to mind someone’s description of Barbara Cartland as “looking like two crows have crashed into the white cliffs of Dover”

I wish I'd been braver about make up when I was younger. Girls in my school used to show off their Angel Face pots and tubes, their blocks of mascara and their little dishes of eyeshadow, all of which they seemed to know instinctively how to apply. My mum used Pan Stik, which smelled absolutely gorgeous but was way too heavy for my teenage complexion. Mum didn't like the idea of me wearing makeup so didn't talk about it. Now I'm much older I go for Laura Geller Balance & Brighten but haven't really got a clue what I'm doing!