do you "fix yourself up" before Dh comes home?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My makeup doesn't smudge by the end of the day. Maybe you are wearing too much makeup?

It depends on how greasy or oily your skin is. If you have oily skin, it will smear. If you have dry skin, it doesn't smear as much.

[Anonymous]

I would say most days yes. Brush hair, reapply lipstick, little things like that. Every once in awhile like today when it's ugly and cold out, I get into sweats and don't give a fuck. But overall I do try to make sure he comes home and sees me looking good.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like you need waterproof mascara - I like Covergirl Clump Crusher - and a gel eyeliner like MAC Fluidline. The pencils smudge on me too.

[Anonymous]

I don't think there is anything wrong with touching up if that makes you feel good after a long day. Go for it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work P/T, have 2 kids under 6. I get home a few hours before he does, and feed the kids before he comes in. When my H texts to say he is on the way home, I do a quick "touch up" - brush my hair and teeth, remove the smudged makeup from under my eyes, etc. Takes about 5 mins. Not sure if H even notices but I feel like I should at least try to not look like a train wreck when he comes in. I remember my mom always had mascara smudges on her eyelids and under her eyes and it bugged ME. I also try and ensure the kitchen is clean and the house looks semi-decent.

Am I working too hard? Wondering if I need to let some things (mainly ME) go...

Your DH probably appreciates the effort. And in 5 minutes you've transitioned from mom to wife. Also, he takes the time to text you that he is on his way home--that's thoughtful, too.

+1 Nothing wrong with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My makeup doesn't smudge by the end of the day. Maybe you are wearing too much makeup?

It depends on how greasy or oily your skin is. If you have oily skin, it will smear. If you have dry skin, it doesn't smear as much.

Same here. Blotting papers are my saving grace.

[Anonymous]

My mom used to put on a whole face of make up before my dad came home.

If I am teleworking that day I make sure I am showered and my teeth are brushed, but that's about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My makeup doesn't smudge by the end of the day. Maybe you are wearing too much makeup?

My thoughts too, mine never smudges.
I wear waterproof.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i wear just eyeliner and a little shadow (neutral shades/browns) and mascara. Not sure why but it always smudges. Ideas on that welcome!!

LOL, eyeliner, shadow and mascara. That's a whole lot of eye make up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would say most days yes. Brush hair, reapply lipstick, little things like that. Every once in awhile like today when it's ugly and cold out, I get into sweats and don't give a fuck. But overall I do try to make sure he comes home and sees me looking good.

What is your fear that you think will happen if he doesn't see you looking good?

[Anonymous]

LOLOLOL

oh sorry, were you serious?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:i wear just eyeliner and a little shadow (neutral shades/browns) and mascara. Not sure why but it always smudges. Ideas on that welcome!!

LOL, eyeliner, shadow and mascara. That's a whole lot of eye make up.

NP. It really isn't.

[Anonymous]

I'm 30 and I try to make myself look nice for my guy whenever possible. It makes me feel nice to have clean, shiny hair and a bit of makeup on. There's nothing wrong with that. I think most men appreciate a put-together woman. I do expect the same from him, though, especially if we go on a casual date or something. I don't have kids though, so I can't say I understand what that is like.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:i wear just eyeliner and a little shadow (neutral shades/browns) and mascara. Not sure why but it always smudges. Ideas on that welcome!!

LOL, eyeliner, shadow and mascara. That's a whole lot of eye make up.

Agree, this is what I put on for going out.

[Anonymous]

No. I will sometimes clean up a bit but I'm pretty sure I've never brushed my teeth just for my husband unless I ate something fragrant and we are about to have sex. And this is only if he didn't eat the same thing I did.