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Makeup EVERY day???

(82 Posts)
Luckygirl Mon 09-May-16 11:36:31

Make-up - no never ever! I hate the stuff! Can't bear the idea of clogging up the pores and looking artificial rather than me.

My DD has such a pretty friend who smothers her face in a pale mask of make-up and looks totally awful - why does she do this? - who knows?

Greyduster Mon 09-May-16 11:31:15

Can't remember the last time I wore anything but a bit of lipstick and then only occasionally. I got out of the habit of wearing it years ago, and now, with my craggy face, I would probably have to have a base of polyfilla to put it over shock!

Alima Mon 09-May-16 11:21:05

It is what you want to do that matters. I wear make up once in a blue moon, used to wear it at work but now I seldom go anywhere that would warrant it. I respect those who make an effort before they tip up at the supermarket but it is not for me, CBA. I just make sure I change out of my tats before I leave the house.

obieone Mon 09-May-16 11:18:13

Not worn any on my face for the last 10 years, except for DDs wedding.
And even then, even though done professionally, it soon faded. My face doesnt seem designed for make up.

henetha Mon 09-May-16 11:12:28

I do wear make-up every day, but by differing degrees.
Going somewhere posh, - full make up.
Going shopping etc, - medium make up.
Staying in, - just moisturiser and a lick of mascara.
I don't feel right without any make up, but sometimes it's good for the skin to
have a rest from the heavier stuff, I think.
But each to his own, eh. I'm sure you look great every day, and it's better
than just not bothering at all.

glammanana Mon 09-May-16 11:07:53

Not odd at all even if I am at home all day I use tinted BB cream, mascara and a light tinted lipstick,you can't change a habit of a lifetime and if it makes you feel good in yourself why not.

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.