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To think most make up is a waste of time?

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HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 11/03/2024 19:03

I've never been a girly girl, never seen the point of tanning, nails, fashionable clothes, makeup etc. I do wear makeup on occasion, but it takes me 5 minutes to apply- some powder, a little mascara and maybe some lip tint.

I used to use more makeup to cover blemishes when a teenager.

But I know so many women who spend hours a week on their face. The time, the effort and the expense seems to be immense. I just don't get it. Why spend so long applying expensive paint to your face? Why not just look how you look? Men don't go through all this nonsense and somehow we are able to stand to look at their bare faces.

I know some people are going to say makeup is their hobby, they enjoy it, fine. I'm more addressing those who feel they have to put it on before leaving the house every day.

Help me to understand!

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Blueblueblueblueblu · 11/03/2024 19:09

Because they want to and it makes them happy. Same reason you don't.

HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 11/03/2024 19:08

@chillberri

That makes total sense and I'm glad that it gives you confidence.

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HellersK · 11/03/2024 19:08

It makes me look less corpse-like.

HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 11/03/2024 19:08

@Gibs0nGirl

I understand that some people enjoy it. As I said in my OP, I'm more addressing those that feel compelled to wear it before they leave the house.

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chillberri · 11/03/2024 19:07

I have a facial difference. It gives me confidence

Thegoodbadandugly · 11/03/2024 19:06

Whatever floats people's boats, some it might be insecurity, some might feel it enhances them. Either way it's their choice.

Gibs0nGirl · 11/03/2024 19:05

What do you need to understand? That some people like stuff you don't?

I'll see if I can list my reasons if that helps:

  • I enjoy the ritual 20 minutes of peace while I do my make up every morning
- I love a new lipstick more than I can explain
  • learning new techniques is fun
  • I look many hundreds of times better with it on
  • it boosts my confidence and makes me feel strong and at my best, especially at work where I need to feel in control
HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 11/03/2024 19:05

I should add that I am by no means a pretty woman. I would say probably below average, and I do have facial blemishes. I've just ceased to care about covering them up I suppose.

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