Originally Posted by python38
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!
)
I don't think my 'real face' looks drab in comparison to my made-up face, but the reality is that I do have a problem with blemishes, and the texture is very uneven. As strange as it sounds, I don't mind going unmade up around my fiancé and close family, as I know 100% that they don't make judgements about how my skin looks when it isn't made up, but I would never go unmade up to work, as I just think my skin looks better, nicer and more professional when I put in more of an effort. Another reason to go unmade up around my fiancé and family is because I know it's important to have a few 'naked face' days a week if I want my skin to get better, as it's probably good to let the skin breathe a bit (it is getting better, but slowly).
I don't find it takes me very long to put makeup on (I tend to do it in the metro on my way to work anyway, so it's not like getting up half an hour earlier just to do it) and it's even quicker to remove. You can often even remove it just with a normal cleanser if you don't feel like using a separate makeup remover.
I also agree with whoever it was who said that it doesn't feel like a chore to apply it; I'm interested in makeup and have fun applying it, choosing colours etc. Overall I'd say that I wear makeup not just to make me look better but also because it's fun and I like to make an effort too.
Heavy foundations may feel a bit mask-like, but they shouldn't usually - if something feels heavy or fake then it's probably of quite low quality.
Originally Posted by python38
I thought make-up (at least, foundation/blush/etc.) generally made one's skin look worse (or is that only if you do it badly?) That is, when you see pictures of celebrities without makeup, they often have very bad skin, and I suppose they'd wear a lot of makeup regularly.
Yep, that's definitely only if you do it badly!
If people have bad skin, it's more likely to be because they don't remove their makeup properly each night, rather than because of the makeup itself. Or else they're just like me, whereby the bad skin barely seems to improve no matter what they do.
Originally Posted by Sequin
Yeah that is true, but its a vicious cycle. You have bad skin, so you use makeup to cover it, which in turn makes your skin worse, so you have even more need for it.
Please see the above. It's a complete myth that wearing makeup makes your skin worse.
Originally Posted by python38
I don't really see why most people would
need it
(unless you're a model or something.)
TO COVER UP SPOTS. Sorry to shout, but I'd have thought that this much was obvious.
Originally Posted by chronic_fatigue
but wearing it often makes your skin age prematurley
Evidence?
Originally Posted by Loz17
I am insecure about how pale I look without black eyeliner on,
Surely the contrast of black eyeliner against pale skin just makes you look MORE pale?
Originally Posted by ~emy~
I would also like to point out that wearing makeup to cover spots is silly. Most of the time makeup only draws more attention to the bad skin than away from it.
Not if done properly.
Originally Posted by legendstar
cuz they look ugly really. and then they take the mick out of people who they think are ugly, which in fact is them cuz they're the ones with the fake face.
What a ridiculous thing to say. I was bullied at school and so would never make fun of anyone (especially over something as trivial as whether or not they wear makeup), as I know how awful it feels.
Originally Posted by tinywings
And no, it doesn't "ruin your skin" or "make you look older" or any other old wives tales.
Finally someone is talking sense...
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Re: Why do some people wear make-up most of the time?
) are just very secure without it. Also, some people actually need it - not because they're ugly but just because they have quite blotchy skin etc. Be glad you don't have that insecurity and/or don't need to wear it 
