I'm 41 and also don't wear makeup (tinted chapstick is all). Didn't even wear it for my wedding.

The times someone else has put makeup on me, it hasn't felt right - and I have no idea how to do my own face.

That said, there are definitely times I sort of wish I knew how to use some makeup so I could look a bit more polished - like for other people's weddings, etc. I should really look into that...

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

If you have good skin (no blemishes or wrinkles) and have no under-eye dark circles or bags and overall nice features, then consider yourself genetically blessed to not have to wear any make-up.

It's also great for your skin to be able to go make-up free every day!
I have seen all those foundation advertisements that claim that by wearing certain foundations everyday, they help heal and better the skin, but I think skin is much better off w/out any type of cosmetic worn on it.

The only time I think you should wear make-up on a regular basis is if you work in a professional environment OP.

Wearing make-up professionally makes you look more polished and sends the message to others that you care how you present yourself to others and are willing to put in that extra effort to make a good impression.

I wear makeup (only eyes and lipstick) maybe twice a year. I am very pale though and sort of feel like I should incorporate something in my daily routine, but I'm just too lazy. I'm 40, and get proofed regularly/ get the good skin comments, so I guess I don't look as bad as I think. (Or else I look bad but young too.)

Anyway, OP, no judgement here and it sounds like you can get away with no makeup, so do it! Less steps in the morning is a good thing. Sleep is more beneficial to your skin than makeup.

I am 40, and for years all I have worn is undereye concealer and mascara. On a rare occasion I will go "all out" for me, which means I do my eyes, and maybe wear lipstick.

I actually get remarks more often than not that I look much younger than I am, and that I have "great skin." So, consider yourself lucky if you can do it!

Me too. I've got dark hair, dark eyelashes, pale even skin and naturally pink cheeks (don't hate, there's plenty about my body that you wouldn't envy). Sometimes I look around at work and note that I am the only woman at the table wearing zero makeup. But I still just can't be arsed.

I almost never wear makeup. I am hispanic with a medium dark skin tone, dark eyes, long lashes and cheeks and lips prone to getting a rosy color on their own.

I cannot imagine feeling like I have to wear makeup to leave the house. I pretty much only wear it on special occasions.

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.

If you have dark eyelashes and some natural color in your lips cheeks, you probably don't need it (and I hate you ). Maybe lip balm if you're feeling a little undone without any makeup at this stage of your life, but without knowing what you look like it's hard to say. Not everyone needs it.

I'm AA and early 40s. I hate makeup. Haven't worn it in 13 years except a tad bit of lip stain on first dates.

No lipstick? Nothing? At some point, you don't look that polished. No one says you have to be in full beauty pageant mode, but most people, especially as they age, look better with a little color on their cheeks and something on their lips. What colors depends on your complexion.

I'm olive, but a pale olive, so if I don't have some blush and a relatively bold lip color, I look sallow and deathly. Eye makeup and mascara are very optional for me, as I have dark long lashes already.

I think it's totally fine. Of course, I only wear sunscreen and chapstick, so ...

If you have good skin, you don't need to wear makeup. You might want to curl your eyelashes and use mascara as you get older, but enjoy your low maintenance ways.
-signed someone with bad skin who wishes she didn't have to wear makeup.

If a touch of powder or a bb cream makes your skin look more even, then consider it. If your skin is already even, then don't worry about it.

I've only started wearing foundation after my rosacea got worse, and I would happily skip it if it weren't for the redness.

I'm in my early thirties, and have never work makeup with any regularity. I think the last time I wore some was over a year ago for my sister's wedding. I don't think I even own any kind of any makeup.

I have good skin and a cute face with lots of freckles. I wear glasses. I feel very comfortable in my appearance and like how I look without it.

What do you think about women who never wear makeup? Should I start wearing it? I have no idea how to put it on, and don't want to spend any extra time getting ready in the morning.

I guess I don't want to be perceived as lazy or disheveled.