Are women offended if a man says he prefers a natural woman who doesn't wear makeup?

[Anonymous]

I remember seeing some talk show a long time ago about how this older woman went to bed with makeup on so that her husband wouldn't know what she looked like without it. He had no clue she was doing this. She would wakeup early before him to "put her face on".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I remember seeing some talk show a long time ago about how this older woman went to bed with makeup on so that her husband wouldn't know what she looked like without it. He had no clue she was doing this. She would wakeup early before him to "put her face on".

I think this was also in the first episodes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, show, so probably not uncommon in those days.

[Anonymous]

I actually don’t wear make up, ever not even on my wedding day. IMHO men who says this don’t mean me. They mean people with very skillfully done makeup.

But I’m certainly not offended.

[Anonymous]

I'm not offended but I'm not doing what you prefer just because you prefer it. And I would think it's an odd, controlling, trying to be dominating thing if the subject was mentioned more than once.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not offended because I don’t wear makeup.😀

Same here. Someone once told me that if you wear makeup correctly, you should look like you don’t have any on at all.

So I figured I’d skip all the work and not wear makeup.

Living a pretty good life without it!

You misunderstood.

You would look a lot better with a little makeup. Try it for a week and report back: you will see that people treat you better in most circumstances.

I’m treated quite well. I’m very successful in my career and I’ve been happily married for many years. I have a very active social life. I can’t see how makeup would improve anything.

I believe I look great as I am. Whether others agree isn’t my problem. Those are their insecurities; not mine.

Want to try things my way? It’s cheaper!

No thanks. I like applying light makeup to look my best in the morning. It's part of my self-care ritual. I enjoy feeling pretty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, I think it’s lovely.

Agree. But I also assume he means no obvious makeup, including foundation.

But a couple dots of a light concealer where needed, one swipe of a natural looking mascara, some lip and cheek tint- no man would complain about this.

[Anonymous]

I don't wear much makeup so I'd be thrilled with this. But most guys don't actually want a no-makeup look, and don't realize it's usually artful makeup they admire.

[Anonymous]

Yes, some women take offense, and others do not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are women offended if a man says he prefers a natural woman who doesn't wear makeup?

What's there to be offended by? Everyone has their own preferences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Men are stupid. They will see a woman with a pound of makeup on her face and say "See? She looks beautiful and natural!"

What about women who are putting pounds of makeup on their face to impress tgese stupid men?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not offended because I don’t wear makeup.😀

Same here. Someone once told me that if you wear makeup correctly, you should look like you don’t have any on at all.

So I figured I’d skip all the work and not wear makeup.

Living a pretty good life without it!

You misunderstood.

You would look a lot better with a little makeup. Try it for a week and report back: you will see that people treat you better in most circumstances.

I’m treated quite well. I’m very successful in my career and I’ve been happily married for many years. I have a very active social life. I can’t see how makeup would improve anything.

I believe I look great as I am. Whether others agree isn’t my problem. Those are their insecurities; not mine.

Want to try things my way? It’s cheaper!

No thanks. I like applying light makeup to look my best in the morning. It's part of my self-care ritual. I enjoy feeling pretty.

And I feel pretty without it, and I feel I look my best after a good night’s sleep… no make-up necessary.

So you do what makes you feel good, and I’ll continue to do things my way.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Men are stupid. They will see a woman with a pound of makeup on her face and say "See? She looks beautiful and natural!"

This is what’s annoying about it.

There are a few men who prefer really outdoorsy type women or very religious women who don’t wear make-up. But most men who say this just mean that they prefer natural looking male-up, not your splotchy reddish skin and crazy eyebrows.

Why its fine for men to have splotchy reddish skin and crazy eyebrows?

[Anonymous]

It wouldn’t offend, but it would be a turn off for me. I like to decide how/if I want to do makeup, how I style my hair, and what clothes I wear. I prefer a partner who appreciates my look when I’m dressed down and dressed up.

[Anonymous]

I love how the make-up wearers are all up in arms this this post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are women offended if a man says he prefers a natural woman who doesn't wear makeup?

They will, if all they care about is to please men