How do you feel about women that's don't wear Make-up ?

[flutterby1]

Just wondering what your true JUDGY thoughts are? I don't wear makeup often I'm in mid forties. How am I perceived? Lazy? Frumpy? Not caring? Boring? Can't be bothered to make an effort for others ? Or confident ? Perceived as being ' pretty enough' ?

Mid fourtys, only use it when I’m going out. Don’t even notice anyone else x

I’ve never worn any makeup. I lost my last job over it, as my boss kept pushing me and I refused. Now I work with people who aren’t that shallow and appreciate me for the quality of my work.

I notice when women wear/don't wear make up. I'm not blind.
Same as I'd notice if someone wore casual or smart clothes.

What I think of those not wearing it is they are comfortable in their skin or can't be bothered.

Those who do, I think they prefer how they look with it on/feel more confident or prefer it to natural.

I wore it almost everyday until my 30's. Took a long time to be comfortable in my skin not to.

I have chicken pox scars still which doesn't help but I've finally learnt to accept them more.

I still wear makeup when out more than not.

Main thing is to do what feels comfortable.

Really interested if this applies to tired looking women and men?
Genuine question, just interested to know.
FYI I don’t wear make-up unless looking particularly tired/ill/spotty and think I’ll be judged for it. Always aware male colleagues looking similar don’t wear any make up.

64... once in a blue moon I'll maybe use mascara and a lippy but to be honest I couldn't give a monkey what other folks think.

I don’t give it any thought at all, and if I ever do it’s normally “good for you to feel comfortable in your own skin….”

Interesting as I was talking to a 11 year old the other day and asked if he'd met his friend's parents. First thing he said..... "I've met his mum, she wears a lot of make up, even the big eyelashes".

It's hard not to notice lots of make up but I also notice when someone has little(natural look) or even just eyeliner/lip gloss on.

But that's mostly people I know.

I wear minimal but people around me notice too when I add something I don't usually use.

Like everything, I wouldn’t judge someone else for not wearing makeup as I’d be too busy wishing I was that confident in my own skin. I feel the same if I see a woman dressing her figure confidently, despite not being a size 6. Too busy admiring the outfit and confidence!

I don’t think you’re lazy at all, I think you’re gaining an extra 20 mins in the morning to spend doing whatever the hell you want.

Rarely wear make up, can’t be bothered. Only wear it for special occasions really

Don't really notice or care, in fact the opposite. When I see women with false eyelashes, heavily made up, I think woah that must take so much time and effort! Also it would rub off, if I wear mascara I end up looking like a panda 🐼 x

My point is that we do all of it because other people see us. If no one were to see us we wouldn’t bother.

I don't think anything. I am one. I feel funny about make up. Even the name. Why should women have to wear paint on their faces to be seen? It makes no sense, looks a bit silly, and I can't understand it. The expense, time, effort.

I've noticed since the popularity of botox and fillers and even anti aging skincare being more advanced, some women get away with less makeup because it makes your skin look flawless.. Celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian and JLO can easily do the natural
Or nude tones look because they have no wrinkles and flawless skin because they have had work done.

For what it’s worth I think, without judgement, we should just do what makes us feel good.

Personally I always wear make up, don’t feel myself without it. Even throughout lockdown when I went nowhere I got up every morning, blowdried my hair, did my make up and dressed as usual as that’s what makes me feel like me.

Sometimes it’s my war paint, sometimes it makes me feel glam, mostly it just just makes me feel a bit more confident and myself. I love make up.

I’m 33 and don’t wear make up. To be honest I am lazy and boring 😂 I’m not pretty but definitely don’t care.

I stopped wearing makeup years ago. Unfortunately my skin is just too sensitive. I couldn't be bothered with all the faff now.

Don’t care and none of my business.

My focus is usually getting from point A to point B when I’m out.

I wear lip stains most of the time and my favourites are ones that are just a few shades from my own lips. Some days I just apply a gloss with a touch of pink or a bit of oil.

I notice those who have make-up on more than I do those who don’t, usually foundations that have sunk into pores, there’s a powdery residue, the colour on the face doesn’t match the neck, mascaras and liners that are heavy on the eyelashes and falsies.

Completely untrue! Some people enjoy make up. There’s fun playing with colour and texture. I love make up, I don’t wear loads and have my daily routine down to <10 mins but when I time I love trying new products, new colours, different finishes. Why not?!

If it’s not for you fine, but some people couldn’t care less how they are perceived by others and get ready every day for no one else but themselves.

Don't even give it a second thought. I would notice someone looking pretty or groomed or bedraggled or rough but that's not specifically down to makeup. I've spotted ropey looking people with makeup on.

I was only thinking of this the other day…. I was somewhere early on a Saturday morning with my DS- there was a lady with full make up on and I thought wow I can’t believe she’s made all of that effort to come to this. But then I thought I wonder whether she thinks I’m a lazy cow for going out without?! We’re all different I guess!

I do notice because I notice most people I walk past.. maybe I’m particularly nosy, but I’m always amazed when people say they literally don’t even notice what other people look like. I don’t judge it though, that’s a very different thing. For the most part, I couldn’t care less what other people look like .. however, people do tend to stick in my head if they look particularly good with little effort e.g. there is a woman I see quite often who has naturally grey hair, limited make up and also looks incredibly young and glamorous and I’m always incredibly jealous and also just in awe about how she’s done it. 99% of the time though, I notice whether you have make up on just like I notice what colour top you’re wearing or how tall you are but it’s not something I care about.

I wonder why they wouldn't like to look the best version of themselves. I also feel ill when I see people on flip flops that have cracked heels

@Twentypastfour Same! I love looking people. I wouldn’t remember most people on my commute or even in my building at work, but there’s one woman on my regular commute, 40’s, impeccable hair and makeup with a wardrobe to die for. And the bags, Loewe, Celine, YSL. She’s like a highlight of my morning 😂

@flutterby1 this is a hard one to answer. Worked with someone who layered it on until she had a baby. I felt she was so much prettier without full make up. I don’t like the plastic look. Some people are lucky enough not to need to wear it. Others wear it as armour.

Yes, I probably do slightly judge people who wear none or too much but I also feel very strongly that people should wear, or not wear, make up as they wish. And once you get to know someone it ceases to matter.

Personally I prefer to see little bit of makeup, mascara, eyeliner and lipstick,used to enhance features. 💄 I wear some of these because I feel invisible without it. I don’t wear it for other people and I probably apply it badly. You can judge me, I don’t care.

I don't wear makeup (43) unless I am going out for the evening once in a-- blue mo--on, I also have no idea how to apply makeup. My view is I am not the person looking at my face and I haven't the time in the morning to waste it and I'd only end up turning up to work looking like crusty the clown