More of a general Q: Do you feel naked without make-up?

[VladmirsPoutine]

Generally speaking do you feel naked without makeup on? And what does your typical makeup face consist of? Mine is a matte Mac lipstick and mascara, increasingly a good Nars highlighter.

I don't tend to go for a full on face but without lipstick and mascara I do sort of feel naked iyswim.

Not at all, but I rarely wear any make-up. I in fact have the opposite problem of feeling horribly conspicuous and garish when I do wear it. I feel like everyone is staring at me.

I don't leave the house without a full face. It stems from years of acne that's now managed but not left my skin in great nick. I wear foundation, under eye colour corrector, two concealers, powder, bronze, blush, eyeshadow, brow pallette, mascara, lipstick/gloss. Sounds like loads but honestly applied in very natural tones and sparingly (I hope ). I'm always trying to just look like I've a natural healthy glow and a bit of sheen to me.

I’m so used to wearing make up that I can’t (obvs I can but I choose not to) go out without it. I wear foundation, eyebrow makeup, eye liner, mascara, blusher, highlighter and lipstick. Sounds a lot when I write it down but it’s pretty natural. I’m v pale and getting older so my features need some help and def need bringing out more than they used to

If I'm out in the garden or doing the school run etc I don't wear makeup. But if I'm going to work or out for the day I will put makeup on. Doesn't bother me people seeing me without makeup.

Not at all. I rarely wear make up and always feel itchy and uncomfortable when I do wear it.

No I don't. I hardly wear it because I hate the feel of it on my skin, and when I do wear it I don't feel comfortable. So I prefer not to bother.

I wear make up for work, but otherwise just some lippy.

No.

@Rooftree I'm also v pale! No natural colour to speak of - it definitely impacts how much make up I wear

I like to look natural but always wear light coverage foundation, light blush and mascara, natural looking lippy or gloss for work, normal routine but if going out would add, lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner and define my eyebrows but still keeping it fairly natural along with a louder colour of lipstick.

Yes I hate leaving the house without makeup. I'll go to the local shop or Sainsbury's but I won't go into town without makeup on.
My quick makeup is foundation, eyebrows, mascara, lipstick and I feel really bare in just that but now I'm on Mat leave that's pretty much my every day look.
Before Mat leave I'd do eyeshadow and eyeliner too. For going out I add highlighter and bronzer.

Definitely yes I feel naked and washed out without make up. I put it on even if I know I'm not going to leave the house. I really don't like the way I look without it.

That said, I don't use that many products. I use foundation, concealer around the eyes, highlighter on cheek bones, blusher, a natural shade of eyeshadow and mascara. Occasionally I'll put lipstick on too.

Good lord, no, of course not! I haven’t worn the stuff for nearly 50 years. I prefer my skin to get some sunlight and vitamin D, with unclogged pores and no exposure to multiple chemicals. Nobody expects men to walk around plastered in the stuff - I’ve never understood why so many women feel they have to.

I never wear any makeup at all. So no

No. I don’t wear any at work. I may wear a bit if I’m going out in the evening but I feel fine if I don’t.

I wear very little make up throughout the day to work/running errands - I’ll wear some concealer and lip gloss.

If I’m going out for dinner I’ll wear a little more make up. Some bronzer, blush, mascara and lipstick.

Unfortunately yes. I have so many blemishes / freckles / red patches that I have to have a good foundation. And my brows are non existent from years of over plucking so have to colour those in. And I like a bit of mascara and some nude/natural lipstick. Some eyeliner to define my eyes. But I now keep eyeshadow when I going out (which is rare now I have a baby). So yes I wish I could go without but so used to having a fun made up face it's hard to feel confident without it. Tbh I don't see anything wrong with that - it's whatever works for you!

Yes. I always wear make up. Foundation, concealer, powder, blusher + eyebrow pencil, eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara and tinted lip balm.

No. Have just baffled an airport security man who refused to believe I had no cosmetics in my bag and didn't need a little plastic bag.

And can guarantee I am the deathliest person here, my signature look is 'might faint any minute.'

I like makeup, it's fun but 99% of the time I feel no need to wear it.

Yes, because of acne and blemishes from previous acne.

I would love to have the freedom to just get up and go, but my skin just isn't good enough.

It's upsetting to hear the derogatory comments about those who wear make-up; I genuinely don't feel I have the choice and try to make the most of what I have.

Yes. I've not contrast on my face. Of course men don't care but I've been socialised to care so I do.

babdoc I don’t feel that I have to as such, I just much prefer the way I look with make up on. You are right that men don’t do this but I like the option of both. For example I can cover blemishes (acne as a teen), dark spots, pigmentation etc and also bring out my features in fun and interesting ways. Or choose not to.
Men can’t do any of this so I feel lucky that I can. (Yes I know men are allowed to wear make up but you know what I mean)

I wear makeup daily, unless I am just pottering about at home. I don’t feel I have to, but I like putting it on, and I like the way I look with it on. I like wearing nice clothes too, and having a stylish haircut.

I don’t understand why people would come on a style and beauty thread and make negative comments about people wearing makeup. I have no interest in cars, or horses, or DIY, or Pokemon, so I don’t bother with those threads and certainly wouldn’t be critical of people who do.

Nobody expects men to walk around plastered in the stuff - I’ve never understood why so many women feel they have to.

With all the best will in the world, this isn't a thread for the 'what about men'. I'm a staunch radical feminist but I'm also happy to admit that my Mac lipstick brings a certain energy to my routine. A winged eyeliner makes me feel amazing - when I was diagnosed with depression a few years ago - one of the things that helped me break the depressive cycle was shopping for bronzers and highlighters. And frankly, men do not look good in make-up whatever they identify as.

I was quite proud of the fact throughout my entire teens- 20's I never wore any foundation, blusher or lippy, my mum told me it was "bad for your skin" and I still believe some truth in that. Lipstick has never suited me. Just eyeliner and mascara has been my staple.

I'm now 40's and I have dark eye circles and slightly blotchy skin, so I now use foundation to hide all that but I only wear it for occasions when I want to look my best.

I don't "feel naked" without makeup. I feel "very done" when I do the whole face.