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' ?

I am in my 60s now and can't remember the last time I wore any makeup. I don't think I even own any anymore.

I used to have it very occasionally if I was dressing up for something , but it doesn't cross my mind now.

When I first started work in my early 20s I used to wear it because I thought it was the grown up thing to do. But that gradually petered out. Where I worked then (a software house) there was a sort of distinction between women who were "technical", ie the programmers and designers and so on and those in admin roles. Generally those in admin were always made up to the nines and the technical not at all. I found my tribe.

It always seems a bit sad that it is often the people who naturally look at their best, ie younger women, are the ones most likely to be heavily made up.

I don't give a shit either way.

I very rarely wear make up and I don't care what people may think about that.

I can't imagine actually caring whether someone else paints their face or not. Or even noticing enough to waste a second forming an opinion about it. To do so is, frankly, quite odd. Oh look, a woman without makeup on / with lots of make up on, i feel compelled to judge and make assumptions.

As the youngsters would say, get a life.

Interesting question - I don't wear makeup or dye my hair because it's just not important to me (late 30s with an unusually large amount of gray)

I don't judge people who do so I would hope they aren't judging me!

This - I'm the same (except I'm early 50s)

I rarely wear makeup, and I don't give a damn what anyone thinks of that.

In my teens/early 20's I wore make up to make me look older - I don't need to do that anymore!
I haven't worn any for years decades, if people think I'm lazy, sloppy and don't care then they're absolutely right.

Well I don't wear any make up and I think I'm bloody awesome. I have a friend who wears lots of make up, and I think she's bloody awesome as well. That's about as much headspace as I give it....

I don't wear any makeup unless I'm going out or have an interview. I don't come across many people who wear lots of makeup except for younger women.
My friend always wears a bit of lipstick and always asks me if I'm wearing lipstick and reminds me that a woman always need lipstick and a good handbag otherwise she's not properly attired.

I wish I didn’t get stuck in the make up trap - although for me I still look natural as I wear light foundation, nude lipstick (to cover some discolouration from prev preg), and add some shape to brows. Most people think I’m not wearing any make up.

I spent my 20s not wearing make up and I would always get comments from my friends that said “you would look so much nicer and prettier if you just fixed your brows/ wore some gloss” whilst also getting compliments on having nice natural skin. I’d also be asked by friends/ women why I don’t wear make up whilst they would share their intense routine as a way to get me on board.

Feels like you cannot win as a woman. I’d say most people respected it but I assumed they thought I looked scruffier than I could have done with a touch up.

I don’t think it matters. I always envy the fact men only need to brush their hair and beard, maybe slap on moisturiser and they are good to go.

I don't really think about it to be honest. I have a few friends who don't wear makeup (or only wear it for special occasions) and truthfully I envy how good they look without makeup. As a sleep deprived mum of a small toddler who has acne scarring and still gets acne, I do wear significantly less makeup than I used to, but I feel more self conscious when I'm bare faced in certain settings. I'm very aware of how tired i look around my eyes. But I'd never expect another person to feel that way and it wouldn't make me think less of them especially if they are otherwise clean and well presented.

I judge women who don't need make up. Flawless skin, naturally long eyelashes, good bone structure etc I just silently seethe jealousy 😂

When I was on my 20s and 30s I judged and said I would never. Late 40s and I hardly ever wear a full face now - can’t be bothered, it feels drying, don’t have time.
but also, I look at these people with massive eyebrows, fake eyelashes, duck lips and their contouring make up, and in real life (without the filters) they look so OLD, and like their face lifts have gone wrong…
so really… who cares what others think…

The thing is, as this thread shows, those who don't wear makeup love to talk about it. I find they are more judgemental of those that do than the other way around. I've found this in real life too. As someone who suffers with terrible skin, blushing and self confidence, I find it arrogant and boastful to go on about how you don't need to wear make up. Good for you, others feel more comfortable with it, and genuinely look/feel better for it. There is no right or wrong answer.

This thread suggests there is only the option of nothing at all, or fully made up. I'd think most people fit into the more realistic bracket of modest amount of make up to freshen up their face. It literally takes 3-4 mins to do, and good quality makeup and beauty products will help your skin if you have certain issues.

If you don't want to bother, no problem. I'd only notice or judge if you feel the need to mention it.

I never wear makeup, ever. I really can't be arsed with it and the last time I had any on was on my wedding day over 30 years ago.

I really couldn't give a single shit what anyone else thinks of my lack of war paint.

I honestly never even notice whether other women are wearing any or not. That's up to them and it really is horses for courses.

Nobody needs make up though!

Some people choose to wear it, which is of course absolutely fine, but it’s not an actual need

I don't wear it apart from a tiny bit of eyeliner under my eyes and powder to stop the shine. But only when going to the office or socialising. I just never mastered the art and I always think I look odd when I try to do my eyes or lipstick - like a freaky doll.

I remember working with someone who wore makeup every day and occasionally she'd come in the office bare-faced and she really looked drained and people would ask her if she's ok or was she ill. (She was quite an attention seeking person).

But I did think God I must look drained and ill all the time 😳

I never wear make up as I have very, very sensitive skin. I've been experiencing a full body (and face) eczema flare up for the last 5 months - without a break - so I'm sure people probably think negatively when they see my skin, but thankfully on one is rude enough to openly pass comment.

I pay about as much attention to makeup on women as I do to makeup on men i.e. none.

Wear it, don't wear it, do what suits you. Just don't judge others. Women are so much more than their appearance and since we don't think men without makeup are scruffy and can't be bothered, we should do women the same courtesy.

How do I feel about women who don't wear make up?

Perfectly comfortable.
Sunscreen is healthy but wearing make up is totally a woman's choice, or not.

It’s impossible to say without knowing more about your clothes, personal style etc.
If you’re an outdoorsy type or gym bunny, or rock the fresh faced, California beach babe look (a la current Pammy Anderson), then no makeup looks great.

If you wear trendy but casual clothes, then the lack of makeup might make the look a bit unfinished.
I’ve recent started wearing makeup every day, and I feel so much better when I look in the mirror, more like ‘me’ and less run-down mum. But that’s because I like a casual slightly edgy style of clothing, and I think to pull that off at my age it works better when I look polished and put together. That’s just my personal feeling though, and I definitely wouldn’t judge someone else for doing it differently. Your style and outlook might be totally different - so it’s best not to worry about what people think! People will always have opinions based on their own likes, dislikes, experiences and prejudices.

I literally wouldn't notice. I'd probably notice someone with heavy make-up more.

I find the question depressing because of the idea of judging- a better question would be do you like to use makeup and do you ever notice whether or not anyone else wears it?

"How do you feel about women that don't" - first off, this assumes that the norm is wearing it; and then it promotes the idea that you might have a view of the whole woman based on makeup, ("women who...") rather than just noticing one aspect of appearance of a face.

So I'm afraid the whole thing irritates me and makes me more likely to say I don't care about makeup and those who wear it are stupid and wasting their money.

That isn't what I really think though, I'm just reacting to this whiff of judgement, and feminine competition based on appearance, that I get from the way the question is worded.

I never used to be seen in public without lipstick, but mask wearing during COVID cured that.

I do have my lashes tinted every couple of months.

I have a friend who puts on a 'full face' every morning which takes over 30 minutes.

I have never been that dedicated.

I'm not bothered about makeup even though I wear it everyday.

I am very judgy about professional people whom we have hired at great expense to give lectures or whatever standing up at the front looking like a dog's dinner wearing creased unironed clothes, hair that looked like it was brushed three weeks ago and horrible tatty shoes that should have see a bin several years ago.

I think it shows great disrespect for everyone attending.