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[quote=Anonymous]I'm 53 and I haven't worn full makeup since my early college years 30+ years ago. I use a little bit of eyeliner and I curl my eyelashes and I wear lip gloss. On rare occasion for a wedding or other special event I have used a bit more - tinted lip gloss, a little blusher, maybe some eye shadow or mascara - only because it looks a bit better in photos.

I don't believe my eschewing makeup has hurt me either socially of professionally. Many men have told me that they appreciate my natural look and especially the absence of foundation. I've been very successful in my professional career despite using no makeup, but I'm a lawyer not a retail manager so maybe that makes a difference as I'm sure some jobs care more about the image you present.

I wore a lot of makeup in HS and into early college, because I thought it was normal and required for adult women. I always hated the feeling of my skin suffocating under all the stuff, and the staining on clothes etc. I think it was a combination of taking women's studies and rethinking the requirements of womanhood and also just not wanting to spend the time every morning painting my face that made me quit, but I've never regretted it and I'm sure I've saved many hundreds over the years by not wearing all that crap.

I especially think that many older women who wear makeup do not look as good as they probably think they do. Makeup is one thing on young fresh faces, but I've seen few aging women who carry it well - with the exception of a few actors I can think of and they get theirs done professionally which is a very different thing.[/quote]

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