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Makeup EVERY day???

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Craftycat Mon 09-May-16 10:59:05

I am either mad, very vain or a creature of habit.
I do a full make up every day. I just don't feel right without it- it's me!.
It suddenly occurred to me this morning as I was plastering on the slap that I was not going to see anyone until DH comes home tonight. (As some of you may have seen from others posts I am on crutches following a stupid accident so I am housebound.)
I still put the lot on.Really- why?? I do it every day. On the very odd occasions ( Noro virus!) that I didn't,I just felt wrong. I used to walk the dog first thing in morning & went out ( often in dark) without makeup but came straight home, showered & on it went.
The only time I don't is on holiday when it is going to be a day on beach & then I still use mascara & brow pencil & the full load goes on for the evening.
Do many others do this? - I rather hope so or I'm obviously very odd.

TerriBull Mon 09-May-16 20:08:23

Moisturiser, Benefit eyebrow brush, eyebrow pencil, brow high lighter on brow bone, Touche Eclat on eyelids as I have uneven skin tone there, mascara, lipstick type lip crayon which I touch up during the day. That's it!

whitewave Mon 09-May-16 19:40:08

If I'm pottering n the garden which I do a lot the only thing I wear if appropriate is either moisturiser or sun block. Only wear makeup as necessary. Light makeup for everyday going out for the day wear and more covering for evening wear. Sometimes though for daywear I am very quick bit of lipstick brigade, not terribly bothered one way or other really. It doesn't seem to do much for me anyway.

bartonlady Mon 09-May-16 19:35:50

Always 'put my face on' even when we are away in our motorhome. Only takes a few minutes to slap on BB cream, I like Gardnier with 'blur'!! mascara a must have and a slick of lipstick. Add some perfume and I'm ready to face anything!

Ana Mon 09-May-16 19:32:12

Exactly, Maggie. There's nothing virtuous or superior about not wearing makeup. And actually, foundation (it doesn't have to be heavy) can actually protects skin from environmental damage.

Maggiemaybe Mon 09-May-16 19:28:35

I don't think for one minute that makeup makes you wrinkly. Or that wearing it makes you sad or means that you're in any way indoctrinated. Thank goodness we're all allowed to think for ourselves and don't have to conform to anyone else's prejudices!

acanthus Mon 09-May-16 19:17:59

Hate make-up, apart from a bit of moisturiser when I remember and an occasional bit of lipstick, although DH always says I look better without. (Probably because I am so bad at applying it.) My skin is far from perfect but when I see women I have know for many years who have always worn loads of makeup they are very wrinkly. I suppose it's a vicious circle. Over many years women have been indoctrinated into thinking that they must wear a 'mask' - how sad. And no wonder the cosmetic industry makes billions.

tanith Mon 09-May-16 17:36:36

No foundation, never have don't like the feel of 'stuff' covering my skin, I moisturise with sun screen every day, eye pencil, eyebrows and mascara if I'm going out of the house , a bit heavier with the eye pencil for special occasions and lippy but thats it... but whatever you are comfortable with and can be bothered with is fine.

Maggiemaybe Mon 09-May-16 17:16:29

Nothing apart from facial oil and moisturiser if home alone (or just with DH), but otherwise I have foundation, blusher, mascara, lip pencil and lipstick as a bare minimum. It only takes a couple of minutes. Eye liner if I'm out in an evening and eye shadow only very occasionally these days, because of the contact lenses (my optician warned me off it, even the cream stuff).

Nannapat1 Mon 09-May-16 17:05:44

Most days I apply some make up, but rather less than I used to when young: always moisturizer, light foundation, bronzer, powder rouge, eyeliner, and lipstick. I have my eyelashes dyed and curled, so no mascara
Actually that sounds like an awful lot, but I apply very lightly and it takes me just a couple of minutes!

ajanela Mon 09-May-16 16:28:26

I wear a light foundation, lipstick and sometimes eyeshadow but only in the house if someone was visiting. In the way it is you to make yourself up it is not me.

But I do admire people who can make themselves up well.

Grannatu Mon 09-May-16 16:24:11

I have mascara, eyeshadow and Clinique face powder (hideously expensive, but worth every penny!) everyday - I look like a boiled egg without!

ninathenana Mon 09-May-16 16:09:43

Has anyone seen the pics from the TV awards last night ?
Fern Cotton (sp) looks like she's seen a ghost. She's really pale around the eyes. Not a good look smile As for the dress...........

Gemmag Mon 09-May-16 16:00:57

I do wear a small amount every day, couldn't go without my eye pencil!.
I have to say though that I have never yet seen a woman who didn't look better with some make up on.
There are of course those who think that they look more interesting/professional without it and who think it's superficial. I personally would profer to look nice. ????

Indinana Mon 09-May-16 15:05:55

Only ever wear it if I'm going out and even then it's hardly anything. Moisturiser, the lightest smear of foundation just to even out the patchy skin tone, eyebrow pencil (my eyebrows are disappearing at an alarming rate shock) and a touch of lipstick. I don't ever wear mascara these days as it makes my eyes smart. Shame because it really does make a difference, but I know I'd end up wearing it in rivulets down my cheeks grin

LullyDully Mon 09-May-16 14:43:36

I agree with you, getting on. The stripped back me is a shocking sight....that includes clothes!

gettingonabit Mon 09-May-16 13:36:13

I always have a facefull on. Never without. It's the first thing I do in the morning (after a pee).

I think my worst nightmare is being caught without makeup (shallow, vain creature that I am).

ninathenana Mon 09-May-16 13:08:03

Nothing if staying in. Touch of moisturizer, powder and mascara for day. Full face for evening and special occasions.
I think my eyes disappear without mascara but when I mentioned it to D she said couldn't tell if I had any on or not hmm

Juggernaut Mon 09-May-16 12:47:17

I used to wear full make up every day, but when mum was in hospital for the last time I did so much crying that all my make up was gone before lunchtime.
I started wearing a bit less after that, and since I retired I only wear it if I'm going out.
I only ever used enough to look like the 'better' version of myself, I certainly didn't put it on with a trowel!
When DS and DDiL were getting married, bride's mother was having her make up professionally done, so I went along to have a 'test run'. The make up artist made me look like a street walker, honestly, I've never looked tarty in my life before, but she managed it!
So, on the day itself, I did my own make up, I did have semi permanent lash extensions too, they were brilliant!
My grandmother died at the age of 96, and was 'putting her slap on' until three days before she passed!

hildajenniJ Mon 09-May-16 12:39:44

Never wear makeup. The last time must have been my niece's wedding six years ago. I have very very skin and even makeup with moisturiser irritates my face.

wot Mon 09-May-16 12:35:42

Greyduster, pollyfilla, ???

Alea Mon 09-May-16 12:29:48

I expect I would walk straight past you gringrin

Tegan Mon 09-May-16 12:28:15

I quite often don't wear make up these days but am always surprised when someone I know recognises me when I'm out and about sans face confused. Especially when I'm wearing bag lady type clothing....

Alea Mon 09-May-16 12:00:35

Come on grumppa and pompa ????

Tinted moisturiser for me and a bit of blusher.

cornergran Mon 09-May-16 11:51:36

Rarely anything on my face but hate not having mascara - don't feel dressed

mumofmadboys Mon 09-May-16 11:40:06

I only wear a little bit of eye shadow if I'm going out or I know friends are coming.I use soap and water on my face once a day and nothing else. Probably just lazy but I am blessed with good skin.