Ladies who don't wear makeup

craig · Newbie Joined: 14 Jun 2005 Posts: 24

Should I feel guilty or stupid or not female enough for not wearing any make-up? I am 19 and all of my friends are already using make-up on everyday basis. I myself, don’t know how to do it, and I don’t feel like doing it every morning when I would wake up or every evening before going out! Is there anything wrong with me?

carolina · Newbie Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 21

Hi there! I can totally relate to your story! I am just the same and I used to fuss about it but not anymore. Some girls are just not born with/for this! I am also not good at applying make up, or doing my hair, the only thing I can do is polish my nails. I don’t have the nerves to stand in front of a mirror and do myself pretty. I do apply some make up when going out and on special occasions I pay for someone to do it for me. What can I do-I have no talent for it. Some people say it comes with years of practice but I am not so sure. I don’t think you should be stressing a lot, it’s not worth it! It is just the way it is!

Louise21286 · Newbie Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 8

I feel the same way. I don't wear make up unless I'm dressed up, most times even then I don't. My boyfriend says he doesn't care I don't wear it, because he likes natural beauty instead of something someone has made themselves out to be. I've actually talked to guy that I'm friends with and they all seem to think no make up is some how sexy. So personally I think you're on the right track. Plus, think about what your skin will look like in 30 years compared to the girls who wear it.

kimberleydust · Newbie Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 9

Hi - I don't wear makeup either. I went through a bit of a phase where I wore a bit of mascara and lippy but I get itchy eyes and I would forget the mascaqra was there and rub them!! the lippy made my lips very dry and so I just stopped. I only did it thinking it would make me feel better about myself but beauty comes from within and shines without. My husband doesn't like makeup either as he also thinks it makes people look like something they're not. He believes in natural beauty - not looks but who the person is. That is what is important and truly is real beauty.

A la natural....

irises · Newbie Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Posts: 16

Hi. I just wanted to tell you that there is nothing wrong or anormal in not wearing makeup. I dnt like doing it myself and have always been this way. My friends are so dependent on makeup. There is no one day when they have not done it or not one time that they actually forgot their makeup kit in their bag. Thay dnt care if they forgot some other important document like ID or bankcard, but NOT the makeup kit! I do very little makeup only when going clubbing or on my nights out and the bf also appreciates the natural look I have. He says he met and liked me the way I am and not the way I want to look! I think thats so kind and honest of him! And yes, I also am a total loser when it comes to doing makeup, so its my kid sister who dies it for me when I need some! Smile

Dnt let this upset you!

Dara · Newbie Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 2

Yeah ladies it doesn't matter if u r wearing makeup or now , the main point is HOW YOU BEHAVE or how u wear wutever u have, makeup isn't an essential thing if u r a lady Smile

basically u should have enough confidence in urself to face the situations and feel good in urself,, in fact natural beauty attracts more than artifical one Smile

So, don't bother - eat good, speak good & be happy (y)

Guest · Guest

I'm for both. I don't think there's anything wrong with wearing a little make up, equally I'm all for wearing none at all. I am very confident in myself without it, but I still like to wear it every so often because I enjoy putting it on and experimenting. I certainly don't pile it on. I think people should be able to feel confident without it though, because that's how you naturally are. But I don't think you're being something you're not by wearing it, because you're still the same person! With or without make up.

amb12387 · Newbie Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 72

I'm 19, too, and I hate wearing make up. I don't wear it at all hardly. Sometimes I'll wear it if me and my BF are going out, but not much. It's not weird to not like make up.

renegade · Newbie Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 9

No! I'm 20- and i DO use makeup and do my hair up regularly BUT i do have a few friends who dont. AND SHOULDNT. They look perfect fine and more importantly, they look THEM. Don't feel the pressure.
If for any reason you wanted to doll up a little just swipe on some dark brown or black mascara and tinted lip balm. absolutely foolproof. easy on the mascara, 2 or 3 runs through each lash no more.

Yoga Honey Bunn · Newbie Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 83

Thanks for the question...I love the responses!

I stopped wearing make-up for about 6+ years in my 20's. It suited me. My attitude has changed, somewhat, and I take a little more time before leaving the house (2-3 minutes tops) to apply mascara, eyeliner, and blush (just in the winter). Accenting the eyes is simple and can give depth to the face.

I've been challenged to consider make-up simply b/c when one wears make-up, one tends to feel different. Today, I've noticed that I step a bit differently when I'm "done up" as opposed to not.

NOTE: I use Burt's Bees Lemon Poppy Seed Facial Cleanser to remove the eyeliner and mascara every night. It exfoliates AND has natural oils that blend into the skin.

Ladies who don't wear makeup

LIFEFORM SOCIAL COMMUNITY NETWORK