Out of curiosity: why do people go to the lengths of putting on make-up almost all the time? I thought pretty much everyone only wore it rarely, but (well, from reading here, anyway) it seems that that isn't the case.
I mean, obviously it can really improve one's appearance, but doesn't one's "real" face start to look very drab in comparison? I thought it made one look older faster, too?
Also, how do people manage to spare the time not only to put it on, but also take it off? It just seems to be so much of a hassle (please correct me if I'm wrong.)
Granted, I'm not very good with cosmetics so maybe that's why I don't understand, but someone professional once did my make-up, and, though I looked quite nice, it still felt really fake - like wearing a mask .
Thoughts?
(I only ever use sunscreen/moisturiser and lip balm, because I personally prefer being natural, but am I missing out on something really good here? Thanks! )
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
Some people are insecure/dislike their appearance without make-up, others just like "making the most of themselves" on a daily basis and like to make an effort etc.
You haven't really been clear whether or not you're talking about heavy make-up or light make-up, the latter of which is pretty easy to apply and not very time consuming to take off.
People wear it because they want to, and really it's up to them, not you. Personally it doesn't bother me if someone chooses to wear no make-up or prefers to cover themselves in the stuff, because it doesn't effect me in the slightest; each to their own and all that.
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
I literally can't leave the house without putting on make-up... I wish I could be like some of my friends who only wear it occasionally!!
I don't know... I kinda have bad self esteem issues and it's one of those things that makes me feel so much better, like doing my hair.
Also, because no one ever see's me not wearing make-up they are always really shocked when they see me for the first time without it on like if they sleep over my house or something. I think I'm addicted lol. People always tell me I look nice without make-up, especially my dad but I can't believe them!! I don't know why... I always think they are just trying to make me feel better about myself.
Loll I also loove putting on make-up, it's not a chore for me it's really fun ahaha so it's not like I can ever not be bothered, I wake up so I have enough time to do it (like 20mins- 1hr) and taking it off takes like 5 mins. I hate looking in the mirror when I have no make-up on and then when I do it's like ahh such a relief!! I can face the world now!!
I should try not wearing it... I don't understand what I'm so scared of... I just think that people will see how ugly I am and not want to speak to me lol. I want to face people looking as perfect as possible because I'm so unperfect you know??
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
Every single girl at my 6th form wears make up everday. I think I wear the least out of them all. A lot of people have got into the habit of wearing it and feel very insecure without it I think.
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
I tend to wear make-up every day, although usually just concealer and mascara if I'm just going into uni, basically I think I look quite scary and ill without it!
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
Originally Posted by issih
I literally can't leave the house without putting on make-up... I wish I could be like some of my friends who only wear it occasionally!!
I don't know... I kinda have bad self esteem issues and it's one of those things that makes me feel so much better, like doing my hair.
Also, because no one ever see's me not wearing make-up they are always really shocked when they see me for the first time without it on like if they sleep over my house or something. I think I'm addicted lol. People always tell me I look nice without make-up, especially my dad but I can't believe them!! I don't know why... I always think they are just trying to make me feel better about myself.
Loll I also loove putting on make-up, it's not a chore for me it's really fun ahaha so it's not like I can ever not be bothered, I wake up so I have enough time to do it (like 20mins- 1hr) and taking it off takes like 5 mins. I hate looking in the mirror when I have no make-up on and then when I do it's like ahh such a relief!! I can face the world now!!
I should try not wearing it... I don't understand what I'm so scared of... I just think that people will see how ugly I am and not want to speak to me lol. I want to face people looking as perfect as possible because I'm so unperfect you know??
Woooooooah, that's pretty damn impressive.
I think I'd run out of stuff to do to my face after about 10 minutes... Unless you're just really slow at it?
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
I wear make-up every day because I look about 1,000 times better with it on. I love applying it, and don't see doing my make-up as a "chore" at all - it only takes me about 20 minutes to put on my foundation, concealer, powder, blusher, fill in my eyebrows, eyeshadow, liquid and pencil eyeliner, mascara, lip liner and lipgloss, and takes just a few minutes to take off. Personally I would rather get up half an hour earlier to put on some make-up and spend the day knowing I look the best I possibly could, rather that have had a few more minutes in bed but look a mess.
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
Originally Posted by issih
I literally can't leave the house without putting on make-up... I wish I could be like some of my friends who only wear it occasionally!!
I don't know... I kinda have bad self esteem issues and it's one of those things that makes me feel so much better, like doing my hair.
Also, because no one ever see's me not wearing make-up they are always really shocked when they see me for the first time without it on like if they sleep over my house or something. I think I'm addicted lol. People always tell me I look nice without make-up, especially my dad but I can't believe them!! I don't know why... I always think they are just trying to make me feel better about myself.
Loll I also loove putting on make-up, it's not a chore for me it's really fun ahaha so it's not like I can ever not be bothered, I wake up so I have enough time to do it (like 20mins- 1hr) and taking it off takes like 5 mins. I hate looking in the mirror when I have no make-up on and then when I do it's like ahh such a relief!! I can face the world now!!
I should try not wearing it... I don't understand what I'm so scared of... I just think that people will see how ugly I am and not want to speak to me lol. I want to face people looking as perfect as possible because I'm so unperfect you know??
I used to be alot like this, but then I realised that I'm actually quite pretty without, and I don't need half as much. I'm much more happier with my face than before. I still wear make up whenever I go out, and I still wear a fair bit, but much more subtle, and completely different. My skin will always be crap and need foundation, and I'll always wear it but I'm alot more natural overall.
There was a time when I wouldn't even have gone to the corner shop without makeup, but now I'm more than able to go shopping (like food shopping, not clothes shopping) without. One day I just stopped being so ridiculous about it all. I don't mind going out for an hour or so without make up, I wouldn't feel comfortable going to uni without, or clothes shopping or whatever, but the obsession has faded alot. Thank God, because it was really tiresome before. I wouldn't even have gone to my corner shop before without makeup, now I'd do it without even thinking.
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
I can't, I've got eczema on my face and it hatessssssss make up so I very rarely wear it. But tbh I was never very good at applying it in the first place! I think it can look just as nice as natural though, if done well!
I don't necessarily think you can brand all people who wear make up as insecure and lacking in self esteem, we all have things that we like to do before we leave the house or go out or something. Some people go out of their way to make it look like they haven't made an effort, which is just as much bother as doing it in the first place.
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Bad skin usually means people want to wear makeup daily, this was my reason for intially beginning to wear daily makeup. And since then its just become the norm, I wouldn't feel half as confident if I wasn't.
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
Originally Posted by oo_Lucinda_oo
Woooooooah, that's pretty damn impressive.
I think I'd run out of stuff to do to my face after about 10 minutes... Unless you're just really slow at it?
Lool I spend as long as possible on it!! The 20mins is just when I don't have time before college...
Foundation> foundation> concealer> powder> blusher/bronzer> highbeam> eyebrows> curl eyelashes> mascara> eyeshadow> eyeliner> liquid eyeliner> eyeshadow> lipbalm/gloss/stick.
Lool... DONE!!
Don't worry, I know that's extreme but I try not to look like a slaag.
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
Originally Posted by oo_Lucinda_oo
You haven't really been clear whether or not you're talking about heavy make-up or light make-up, the latter of which is pretty easy to apply and not very time consuming to take off.
What counts as light make-up? (sorry, noobish question.)
Originally Posted by oo_Lucinda_oo
People wear it because they want to, and really it's up to them, not you. Personally it doesn't bother me if someone chooses to wear no make-up or prefers to cover themselves in the stuff, because it doesn't effect me in the slightest; each to their own and all that.
Originally Posted by Jellynubbin
I don't necessarily think you can brand all people who wear make up as insecure and lacking in self esteem, we all have things that we like to do before we leave the house or go out or something. Some people go out of their way to make it look like they haven't made an effort, which is just as much bother as doing it in the first place.
I was mainly asking because I was wondering if I should try it, not to point out why people shouldn't wear it. I do have some reasons for not wearing it, but I was wondering if those reasons were unjustified, if you see what I mean ^^.
Originally Posted by issih
Loll I also loove putting on make-up, it's not a chore for me it's really fun ahaha so it's not like I can ever not be bothered, I wake up so I have enough time to do it (like 20mins- 1hr) and taking it off takes like 5 mins.
So you mean it's kind of fun in that it's... artistic? (Just guessing here; I know there are lots of different looks and everything.)
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
I used to wear make-up all the time. Not loads, but foundation, blusher and bronzer. I have blotchy skin, and wearing foundation made my skin look even, which I preferred.
Now, I don't wear it at all.
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
Originally Posted by python38
I was mainly asking because I was wondering if I should try it, not to point out why people shouldn't wear it. I do have some reasons for not wearing it, but I was wondering if those reasons were unjustified, if you see what I mean ^^.
Yeah, I see what you mean, I didn't mean to come across as if I was having a go at you, sorry. But I wanted to put that point out there because there was a lot and will be a lot of people who say they do it because they're not very confident and I didn't want you to get a biased view
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
I wear Foundation, powder, mascara and Vaseline/lip balm on a daily basis.
But, my friends, whenever I've stayed at their house or they've stayed at mine have always commented that I don't really look any different wearing it.
I know how to apply make up, I know which colours and shades suit my skin tone and the only reason I wear it on a daily basis is because it really does just perk me up a little.
Edit:
It takes me about 5 minutes to apply my make up in the morning and about 3 minutes to take it off at night.
Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
I wear it when I go out in the evening, and sometimes-but-reeeally-rarely during the day and even when it's the evening, it's subtle makeup, except for my lips which are bold reddy-pink. But I've never owned concealer, foundation, blusher, I never wear liquid eyeliner, lip gloss, eyeshadow or any of that. I just wear eyeliner mascara and lipstick
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