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How often do you wear make up?

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Hernamewaslola22 · 01/09/2024 13:01

My next door neighbour wears a full face of make up every single day without fail. I say this having just bumped into her in my pj's with no make up...

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ILovecamdenMarket · 01/09/2024 13:34

I had microblading, semi permanent eyeliner and lipblush done I'm all sorted permanently lol

BeaLola · 01/09/2024 13:33

I should have added that

Maria1979 · 01/09/2024 13:33

bluebellseeds · 01/09/2024 13:06

Whatever makes a person feel good. Personally it takes me about 5 minutes to do my makeup - bit of powder, blusher/highlighter in one, lipstick, mascara, bit of eyebrow pencil - done ✨ Many days I don’t wear any if I’m just mooching around the house.

5 minutes !? I only put on mascara to fool people I'm awake and that takes me 5 minutes. Your routine would take me an hour atleast (with time to rub off and correct my mistakes, no da Vinci genes here)

Whale80ne · 01/09/2024 13:33

Teacherbee85 · 01/09/2024 13:30

Of course, each to their own.

I just find it amusing that these threads always draw out people 'bragging' they've never worn makeup or bought new clothes since 1987 and people that do are silly and vain.

Yet nobody who doesn't wear makeup has tried to insult those who do in the way you have with your barbed "competitive under groomers" comment.

Almost as though you take offence at people answering the question posted honestly if the answer is so different from your own.

BeaLola · 01/09/2024 13:32

I wear either tinted moisturiser or in the summer sone thing like Mecca 50 SpF every day + I always wear lipstick , gloss or a lip balm depending on mood

If I'm going out in the evening in spring autumn or winter I may add a touch of eye make up inc mascara (never in summer)

I am 56

TheYoungestSibling · 01/09/2024 13:31

Daily unless I'm unwell. I would only go out side in my pyjamas if I had to pick up a parcel or put a bin out at the last moment.

I like playing with make up and clothes and consider it part of my self care.

Wavescrashingonthebeach · 01/09/2024 13:30

I went a good few months without wearing any when DS2 was newborn
Now he's nearly a year I probably do a light full face once a week.
And some days just do a tiny bit of foundation, blush, eyebrows a tiny bit.
Some days none at all.

BeachHutsAndDeckchairs · 01/09/2024 13:30

Never. I don't like how it feels on my skin; it makes it feel oily and that it needs a wash.

Teacherbee85 · 01/09/2024 13:30

bluebellseeds · 01/09/2024 13:22

I get your point but I wouldn’t say it’s under grooming, just what feels right for them. Just like a full face isn’t over grooming either.

Of course, each to their own.

I just find it amusing that these threads always draw out people 'bragging' they've never worn makeup or bought new clothes since 1987 and people that do are silly and vain.

BashfulClam · 01/09/2024 13:29

Depends on the day. Office days I have bb cream to even out my skin, blusher for colour, lip balm and mascara. Wfh nothing as I let my skin have a break and have added a soft filter to my laptop camera so on teams calls I look ok. If I’m going out I add eyeshadow and lipstick. Yesterday I didn’t wear any and today I am at gone all day so bare face. Going on holiday tomorrow so will wear some whilst flying.

aintnospringchicken · 01/09/2024 13:29

I wear a light blusher every day,otherwise I look deathly pale.If I'm going out I'll also put on a bit of mascara and use bit of concealer under my eyes.I only wear lipstick if I'm going out otherwise it's a slick of Vaseline on my lips.I never wear foundation.

FinallyYouSaid · 01/09/2024 13:28

Only if I'm going somewhere a bit nicer than day to day life.

I don't wear any to school/most work days/casual weekend activities like walks, kids clubs etc.

I then have 3 'levels' of make up.

Level one
Minimal. Concealer, mascara, touch of blusher. A big work meeting with execs, pub lunch, a kids party at the weekend.

Level two
Medium. CC cream, concealer, blusher, eyebrow pencil, tinted lip balm, mascara, touch of highlighter, potentially a touch of eyeliner. An evening meal, an event like a concert, an interview.

Level three
Out out make up. Foundation, concealor, eyebrows a little heavier, blusher, highlighter, full eye make up, lip stain and balm. For events - weddings, parties, Xmas do, 'big' nights out.

Teenagerantruns · 01/09/2024 13:27

Maybe once or twice a year? I work in a kitchen so make up will just melt of my face.
When l worked in an office used to wear foundation and a bit of eyeshadow...no idea why really, l think what's the point men don't have to cover thier face in crap.
My DW on the other hand won't even go to the car without lipstick and a full made up face. Each to thier own.

Nellieinthebarn · 01/09/2024 13:27

I used to wear a bit of tinted moisturiser and mascara for work, but now I am retired I can't remember the last time I bothered, apart from lip balm. In fact, I think I'd better chuck out the tubes I've still got, I've been retired 3 years this month, they're probably a bit rancid by now.

Edited to add - this is not because I am a natural glowing beauty, more because I can't be arsed now, and never could really.

fortheveryfirsttime · 01/09/2024 13:26

Every day pretty much unless I'm not leaving the house. I don't feel that I could wear nothing on my face.

Sometimes I aim for a bit of concealer and a tidy of my brows but then I feel like I may as well do the whole face once I've done my skin care routine.

TheSweetestHalleluja · 01/09/2024 13:26

Maybe once or twice per week. I have gradually become more relaxed about going out without makeup as I've gotten older, whereas I used to feel very self conscious without it. I do cleanse and moisturise daily and will often use a lip balm too.

GreenGrass28 · 01/09/2024 13:25

Every day pretty much. Foundation, blush, eye shadow, liner, mascara and brow gel. I guess that's a full face of makeup, although it looks like day makeup and not like I'm going on a night out.

Takes me about 7 mins to do and I actually quite enjoy it. I work from home, so would be easy not to bother but it makes me feel ready for the day and helps me get in 'work mode'.

Thinkingcalmthoughts · 01/09/2024 13:24

I also wear make-up every day. I’ll have an occasional light day where maybe I’ll just have concealer / blush / mascara / lippy on, but most days I’m in the “full face” category. I enjoy doing it, and it makes me feel more confident and more beautiful

Teenagequeenwithaloadedgun · 01/09/2024 13:24

Every day - I work FT and wear foundation, mascara, lip gloss, eye pencil and blush/bronzer for work. I look like I'm ill otherwise, as I'm so pale.

Weekends I may just wear foundation and lip gloss, it depends on my mood.

Comedycook · 01/09/2024 13:24

Several times a week. Not every single day...but if I'm doing anything vaguely more interesting than the school run and the supermarket, then I will wear it. It takes me no time at all. I can do a full face in about 90 seconds!

bluebellseeds · 01/09/2024 13:22

Teacherbee85 · 01/09/2024 13:19

Competitive undergroomers out in force on this thread 🤣

Every day for me but I have bad skin. Wish I could go makeup free with lovely clear skin!

I get your point but I wouldn’t say it’s under grooming, just what feels right for them. Just like a full face isn’t over grooming either.

Andoutcomethewolves · 01/09/2024 13:22

Andoutcomethewolves · 01/09/2024 13:18

When I have a work Teams call (I look truly horrendous otherwise, the lighting in my bedroom/office is not kind!) or when I'm going out (proper out, like a gig or fancy restaurant or something, not just a couple of drinks with mates in the local!)

Oh! Actually I do my eyebrows most days, they're a good shape but quite thin and pale. But that takes ten seconds.

Stirmish · 01/09/2024 13:20

I never wear make up in my house

But always if I'm going outside or to work unless it's some kind of last minute emergency

Teacherbee85 · 01/09/2024 13:19

Competitive undergroomers out in force on this thread 🤣

Every day for me but I have bad skin. Wish I could go makeup free with lovely clear skin!

Strawberrycheesecake7 · 01/09/2024 13:19

Most days if I’m going out I wear a little bit. I used to do a full face but really don’t have the time now with a young child. I just fill in my eyebrows and put some mascara and powder on. It takes 2 minutes. I only put a full face on if I’m going to a wedding or something.

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