wearing make-up

I have had my eyebrows (which had disappeared) micro bladed, so I don't need to bother with them any more. I need under eye concealer or my dark circles dominate my face - I use one from Boots No 7 - and then I wear a neutral eye shadow, eye liner (colour varies), Clinique Lash Power mascara because it stays put, a bit of cream blusher and a slick of lip balm, and I'm good to go.
If I can't be bothered, I just wear mascara. And concealer.

Hello Barbinabox, welcome to Gransnett, we are all friendly (well the politics threads get a bit lively!!) look forward to seeing more of your posts x

I always wear makeup - just moisturiser, eye shadow and mascara and lipstick in the summer, the full works in the winter when my summer glow has left. I certainly don’t look like a painted clown, quizqueen, just making the best of myself.

Hardly ever bother with make up. Am sure I would look better with it, but hey ho I tell myself you can’t gild the lily!

Hi, this is my first post on Gransnet. I'm happy I found it!

Liz, I very rarely wore make up, due to my job but since I retired I found I wanted to spruce up occasionally.
Now, when my face is going to confront more than me or DH, I use a primer and a mineral powder type which really does make a difference. It evens out my skin tone and covers minor blemishes, which do seem to appear more these days.
I cannot find a mascara that doesn't cause irritation to my eyes - not even the well-known hypoallergenic brand - but have found the liquid eyeliners from Boots suit me.
I feel the makeup contributes to my self confidence which then impacts on my physical appearance. In other words it puts a smile on my face which always improves my physical appearance.

I feel I have to put make up on before I go out, foundation. Eye concealer al, máscara and lipstick but only very lightly. I didn't bother that much when I was younger but now I don't have the confidence to go out without it.

Only a bit of lipstick. Even if I walk the dog I have to put it on. Feel so pale without it.

As a male, I do not use makeup etc although I do know some men who do.

I have a problem problem with many strong scents and aromas, they make it very difficult for me to breath. I can be walking down the road and someone walks past with a stro ng aroma from scent, aftershave etc and it may take me 5 or 10 minutes at best before I can continue on my way.

So use makeup if you wish but please be more considerate on the use of those aromatic extras.

Since the age of 50 I have looked awful with make up on my face like Dame Edna! I occasionally pencilled in eyebrows and I still wear kohl eye liner but that’s it. Actually since testosterone replacement I’ve got thicker eyebrows. But as far as my face goes that’s the only good news.

What gilly bob said

I tried the sample of the Bobbi Brown tinted moisturiser and like it. I see it is on offer at Debenhams at the moment so I'll pop to Chester this afternoon. I'll look into the coloured eyebrow wax as a start. Thanks again ladies.

Don't go out without mascara, foundation, blusher and lipstick + eyebrow pencil if I can be bothered. Sometimes feel guilty when slobbing round the house au naturel and put mascara on but not sure DH notices.

Oh def wear make up foundation mascara n lipstick I feel more feminine when got it on n look better lol

I never, ever wear make-up, don't see the need for it as to my mind , I look find without.
I do however admire the fact that my two daughters look even more beautiful with make-up.
But when I ask them what I should use and the start to list primers etc, I think no, no, NO.

I always have gel varnish on my fingers and toes, and every day I wear perfume, couldn't leave my bedroom without it.

If at home or gym moisturiser only.

All other occasions- tinted moisturiser, brown eyeliner, brown mascara, taupe eyeshadow, blusher and lip tint/gloss.

(Also I could not function if my underwear was not matching, totally silly I know, but that's just how I am)

I prefer to use the temporary tattoos myself, notanan.

I used to wear the whole caboodle (foundation, powder, blusher, eye-shadow and lipstick) when I was young - it was armour to hide behind as I had little confidence.

Nowadays it's just moisturiser and lipstick. Very seldom do I apply nail polish.

I don’t leave the house without makeup - quality brands and subtly applied.

My DIL is a make up artist but also a busy mum with 2 young children so doesn't bother with a full face of make up during the day, especially if they're filming very early in the morning, but she always uses moisturiser. She had a very bad skin when she was younger so is super careful about the products she uses now. When she does put the lot on she looks lovely though.

Talk about people being judgemental! Many years ago (I was in my 30s) we were staying with my youngest sister and her husband; we were sitting chatting in the pub one day and I don't know how we got round to the subject but DBinlaw came out with the fact that he didn't like nail polish on toes and that he thought women who painted their toenails looked cheap. It was summer, I was wearing sandals and had brightly polished toenails, so I just stuck them out in front of him. He wasn't at all abashed, I didn't know what to say after that and just ignored the comment, thought it best not to start an argument, but looking back I do wish I had called him out on it. I never go out in the summer without nail polish on, and use it all through the winter when I am wearing socks and my feet are under wraps. Plus the fact that DH loved it!

Monica you just made me splutter into my coffee!

If I am not going out or expecting visitors then I just wear moisturiser or a suncream if gardening.
Otherwise I wear the lot! Primer, foundation, translucent powder, blusher, eyeshadow, liner, mascara and lipstick. Would feel undressed if I went out without it!

I bet the very posters wailing about how judgemental people who dont think make up looks nice have fashions they dont like: tattoos? Jeggings? Heavy brows? Lip fillers? Sliders etc

Saying you dont like a fashion isnt "judging" people who do.

Its just judging the fashion!