Women who don't wear makeup

[Anonymous]

I am 38 and don't wear it, although I continue to buy it with the honest intention to start. I am fair skinned, dark hair, dark lashes. I have been told I have really good skin. But I know I look better with mascara - it opens up my eyes more. I probably need concealer for under my eyes, and cheek color.

When I "do" my makeup, I just do mascara, use some shadow as an eye liner, and something like Clinique Chubby Stick for my lips.

The true reason I don't wear makeup is that I just usually say to myself - what's the point I feel like I don't really need to pretend make-up will make me look good, when I have bigger problems to deal with, like weight loss. I know that is messed up! Especially since the one time I had my makeup professionally done for a wedding, I really loved the way I looked! I wish I could start looking at it as a must, like brushing my teeth.

For what it is worth, in my office I think the women are pretty evenly split between those who wear make up and those who don't. It is a professional, corporate environment. My husband also prefers the more natural look on me - he thinks wearing make up every day will make you look more washed out and uglier on the "off" days

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If the make up is applied correctly then it should be hard to tell if the person is a natural or wearing makeup.

Unfortunately, this is almost never the case in real life. Usually it's foundation that gives it away.

For me, I like undereye concealer, mascara, and a good brush with the eyebrow brush. For a meeting or night out, lipstick and eyeshadow. If I need to even things out, Laura Mercier's translucent powder.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am 38 and don't wear it, although I continue to buy it with the honest intention to start. I am fair skinned, dark hair, dark lashes. I have been told I have really good skin. But I know I look better with mascara - it opens up my eyes more. I probably need concealer for under my eyes, and cheek color.

When I "do" my makeup, I just do mascara, use some shadow as an eye liner, and something like Clinique Chubby Stick for my lips.

The true reason I don't wear makeup is that I just usually say to myself - what's the point I feel like I don't really need to pretend make-up will make me look good, when I have bigger problems to deal with, like weight loss. I know that is messed up! Especially since the one time I had my makeup professionally done for a wedding, I really loved the way I looked! I wish I could start looking at it as a must, like brushing my teeth.

For what it is worth, in my office I think the women are pretty evenly split between those who wear make up and those who don't. It is a professional, corporate environment. My husband also prefers the more natural look on me - he thinks wearing make up every day will make you look more washed out and uglier on the "off" days

Most men I know, including DH, say they prefer the natural look. I haven't heard them say that it makes you look uglier on off days, rather they don't like too much artifice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yep. I don't wear makeup but I'm a techie, they're just lucky I'm not wearing jeans and Converse.

+1 except swap the Converse with Keens

[Anonymous]

I don't wear makeup. I'm in my early thirties as well and have a very good skin. I too, have freckles all over my face and I like it. I think that there is something about freckles that makes makeup look very unnatural. I do wear eyeshadow, mascara and blush but not makeup. Never have any issues with that.

[Anonymous]

It IS unfair, I totally agree that men look polished and professional w/out make-up but women do not. But guess what girls....Life is not fair!!!!!! There is a double standard to this and there always will be. The sooner you accept this, the better off you will be.

When you watch the five o'clock news, the men can have some gray in their hair, right? Some may even be "silver foxes" and look quite distinguished.

But on the flip side, how many Female newscasters and anchors will you see with gray hair or even gray roots? Zero. Zilch. Because of that double standard.

[Anonymous]

Tinted moisturizer, blush, mascara. Takes less than 2 minutes. If you are a professional, you really should invest some time in your appearance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just read some article on what women over 30/40 shouldn't skimp on- in there was - concealer, lipstick, blush, mascara- at the end the readers commented (like me) that this just was a huge amount of makeup- kinda lousy.

That's not that much makeup.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It IS unfair, I totally agree that men look polished and professional w/out make-up but women do not. But guess what girls....Life is not fair!!!!!! There is a double standard to this and there always will be. The sooner you accept this, the better off you will be.

When you watch the five o'clock news, the men can have some gray in their hair, right? Some may even be "silver foxes" and look quite distinguished.

But on the flip side, how many Female newscasters and anchors will you see with gray hair or even gray roots? Zero. Zilch. Because of that double standard.

Honey, I'm a 45 year old woman, so don't call me "girl" - I don't wear make up because I don't have too (good skin, great genetics, and I've worn lotion with spf 50 since I was in my 20s).

Lastly, I hope you don't do your makeup like the ladies on the news

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tinted moisturizer, blush, mascara. Takes less than 2 minutes. If you are a professional, you really should invest some time in your appearance.

Just because someone doesn't wear makeup doesn't mean they don't invest time/money in their appearance. Perhaps they just don't need to wear a mask over their face to look good?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 38 and don't wear it, although I continue to buy it with the honest intention to start. I am fair skinned, dark hair, dark lashes. I have been told I have really good skin. But I know I look better with mascara - it opens up my eyes more. I probably need concealer for under my eyes, and cheek color.

When I "do" my makeup, I just do mascara, use some shadow as an eye liner, and something like Clinique Chubby Stick for my lips.

The true reason I don't wear makeup is that I just usually say to myself - what's the point I feel like I don't really need to pretend make-up will make me look good, when I have bigger problems to deal with, like weight loss. I know that is messed up! Especially since the one time I had my makeup professionally done for a wedding, I really loved the way I looked! I wish I could start looking at it as a must, like brushing my teeth.

For what it is worth, in my office I think the women are pretty evenly split between those who wear make up and those who don't. It is a professional, corporate environment. My husband also prefers the more natural look on me - he thinks wearing make up every day will make you look more washed out and uglier on the "off" days

Most men I know, including DH, say they prefer the natural look. I haven't heard them say that it makes you look uglier on off days, rather they don't like too much artifice.

Yeah, and I appreciate that, but whenever I wear less or no makeup, I get the "you look tired" or "are you feeling sick" comments.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the make up is applied correctly then it should be hard to tell if the person is a natural or wearing makeup.

Unfortunately, this is almost never the case in real life. Usually it's foundation that gives it away.

For me, I like undereye concealer, mascara, and a good brush with the eyebrow brush. For a meeting or night out, lipstick and eyeshadow. If I need to even things out, Laura Mercier's translucent powder.

You aren't seeing all the women wearing good foundation.

[Anonymous]

I actually find a lot of makeup much more distracting than no makeup. But, whatever makes you most comfortable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 38 and don't wear it, although I continue to buy it with the honest intention to start. I am fair skinned, dark hair, dark lashes. I have been told I have really good skin. But I know I look better with mascara - it opens up my eyes more. I probably need concealer for under my eyes, and cheek color.

When I "do" my makeup, I just do mascara, use some shadow as an eye liner, and something like Clinique Chubby Stick for my lips.

The true reason I don't wear makeup is that I just usually say to myself - what's the point I feel like I don't really need to pretend make-up will make me look good, when I have bigger problems to deal with, like weight loss. I know that is messed up! Especially since the one time I had my makeup professionally done for a wedding, I really loved the way I looked! I wish I could start looking at it as a must, like brushing my teeth.

For what it is worth, in my office I think the women are pretty evenly split between those who wear make up and those who don't. It is a professional, corporate environment. My husband also prefers the more natural look on me - he thinks wearing make up every day will make you look more washed out and uglier on the "off" days

Most men I know, including DH, say they prefer the natural look. I haven't heard them say that it makes you look uglier on off days, rather they don't like too much artifice.

Because they aren't used to seeing the normal you. Go a few days without painting on your fake mask, and gradually everybody will relearn what your natural face is. Pretty soon, they'll find it weird when you are wearing makeup instead of when you aren't.
Yeah, and I appreciate that, but whenever I wear less or no makeup, I get the "you look tired" or "are you feeling sick" comments.

[Anonymous]

I'm 37 and wear just sheer foundation and Chapstick. Occasionally I will put on mascara or lip gloss. I used to wear nothing but in the past 3 years realized I need the foundation to even out my skin tone. I do wear more makeup for evening events.
Yesterday I looked at a photo taken of me after a long day of work and realized I looked pretty haggard. I think it might be time for me to step up the daily makeup routine.