Make up

Definitely not, I think this also.

I think it ages some people. I'm not a stunner or anything but I do know I look just as good without it, just polished- as with it I guess. Also I don't see the point in wearing every day as then you're not really sprucing up when you go out, it's just same you different dress

I don't wear make-up much.

Originally it was part of the whole Eighties Feminist thing; then every time I did put some on H complained the entire time (took too long to get ready, got lipstick/foundation on him, took too long to get ready for bed... then he had the audacity to ask why I never wore it when it was Just Us); then I was in Small Children mode and felt I was doing well to wash my face; then it seemed a bit of an extravagance

And now I'm over 50, and every time I try it makes me realise that the main things wrong with my face can't be disguised with make-up and that making an effort is simply pointing this out, and I get pissed off and risk ruining my enjoyment of the occasion.

So I've taken to just shoving on some lipstick if there's going to be weird lighting, and not bothering the rest of the time. It's annoying, but that's how it is.

(For those who are wondering: (a) congenital lopsidedness which means my right eyebrow is noticeably lower than my left, and my right "eyeshadow area" is smaller (b) deep frown lines which make me look grumpy even though I'm not (c) significant myopia so that my glasses make that part of my face look about an inch narrower than the bits above and below)

I look a lot younger without makeup.

I've never received or solicited an opinion from mine or make-up or lack of it.

I guess it depends what circles you run in, your area and age group. I definitely 'should' reduce my eyeliner if I want to be more in-line with my more fashionable 20/30 something friends. It's not that I pile loads on but I like black eyeliner as I feel that it helps balance of my dark features (dark eyes and hair). No one else that I know would wear black eyeliner in the day. Light, natural looking make-up is definitely the standard.

Nope, I think it too.

Yep

No, you are not the only one

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I think this is mainly the case as a natural look is more fashionable at the moment

I don't think it is at all.

I wear make-up every day, but only spend 5 minutes applying it. Factor 50 sunscreen as a base, light foundation, eyeliner and light eyebrow pencil. I put the same make-up on no matter the day, for me.

Pre-kids I would go out to do a sport with friends in the early hours. I wouldn't bother wearing make-up for that as I'd come home, shower and then apply it.

Heavy make-up is definitely very ageing now though. I think this is mainly the case as a natural look is more fashionable at the moment. Obvious make-up can look very dated.

I agree with everything @VeridicalVagabond said.

Am I the only one who when a woman says "my husband prefers me without make up" thinks, yeah sure he does?! 😂

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My husband actually prefers me without make up, he is not a fan of make up and neither am I, especially heavy caked on layers of make up. Very light make up is okay, but I don't have the time to faff around doing that daily so it's just for special occasions such as our wedding day, literally just had some mascara, eye shadow and lip stick for that. So I am looking my best as far as he is concerned when I don't wear make up. I also feel like I am hiding my true self with make up, not enhancing myself, but being a fake version of myself.

My mum is one of those people who loves a pamper - she can spend hours in the hairdresser and gets her nails done every 2-3 weeks. I can't think of anything worse

It's nothing to do with "not giving a shit" (as PP so delightfully said) and everything to do with sensory overload. I cannot stand people touching my hair or playing with my hands. I find it incredibly overwhelming and it genuinely makes me want to scream, lol.

I do it myself at home because it gives me control.

Where did I say I didn't give a shit about my appearance?

You're just making shit up now. You can care about what you look like without needing to visit the hairdresser or pay someone to do your nails.

@marblesthecat

Best part of make up is cleaning it off with a lovely balm! So satisfying

Same. I do wear basic makeup if I'm going out but I don't get joy out of it like I do with skincare.

I wear makeup sporadically. Id I'm out and about I like the way it looks, but if I'm just at home or popping out to the shops I don't. I like the feel of a clean face better. I also don't wear makeup 'for my husband' because he likes my face the way it is. If he didn't I wouldn't be with him. Actually, he tells me I'm more beautiful without it

Nails are done professionally maybe 3x a year if that. Think I had them done once this year due to a sale on a healthier alternative to gel nails I wanted to try (bond builder, I think). I have tried gel nails once and didn’t like the take down and don’t want to damage my nails. I have naturally long, healthy nails that I trim and keep clean. They look lovely without nail polish. With gardening and simple household cleaning and chores, they just get chipped when I wear nail polish and then I get annoyed by how it looks so happy to do without and I don’t think the cost is worth it because of it.

My hair however is a different story. I have four different hair types in my head and it takes 4+ hours for me to do my own including styling due to hypermobility in my hands (my fingers will move out of alignment with too much repetitive motion). I enjoy going and having my hair done because it takes the stress off my hands and arms and I get to catch up with my hair stylist. I usually see her 5 times a year, but this year it has only been once due to illness and no openings on her end.

When it comes to beauty, usually spend more on hair appts, skincare second and lip stains (only make-up I buy) third. Skincare products purchased maybe a handful of times a year and lip stains 1-2 a year (all during sales)

I'm not interested in makeup but i love skincare products and that part of my evening is very important to me. It feels lovely to massage my face and i love waking up glowing.

See I don’t have “going out” clothes either - apart from glittery evening garments. I want to get my money’s worth out of my clothes so I wear them all the time.

Edited to add that it takes the same amount of time to get dressed whatever clothes you wear so time doesn’t come into it.

I know so many people who don't wear make up on a daily basis who look stunning when they put make up on to go out. Why wouldn't you want to look the best you can all the time?

Because, some people may look stunning when they put make up on to go out, but many of those people also think they look absolutely fine and ok without it and just as attractive to their partners. Your face without make up is the real you and many people’s parterres are attracted to that.

Also you could ask the same about going out clothes. If you look so stunning when you go out, why not wear those clothes every day? Because it’s unpractical, expensive, time consuming and unnecessary to present like that all the time!