Makeup:Whats The big deal?

I think most women look even better without it

Published on February 29, 2004 By TARSIER In Blogging

Makeup is not a bad thing, I don't think. It can be very attractive at times, and for some people make up makes them look better, but as for others, it makes them look fake. Some women put so much of it on they look like a porcelain-china doll, and others put a lot of wierd colors. I have to agree, on some people exotic colors look very good, but on others it just scares me. My female cousin once said, "Too much makeup and women look like prostitutes." That is an exaggeration, but whenever I see a teen, usually in the age range of 13-15, they have so much makeup that I think, "What are you trying to hide from the world?" Ah well, I may be the only guy to think that, (I think Dan said that once also), but if you are ever in doubt whether to wear it or not, be proud of who you are and just go sans makeup. Please comment.

Comments

crimson

on Feb 29, 2004

Size="2" Color="000000"> Maybe I am getting older, but I think that I look more 'polished' when wearing makeup. Mind you, I hate wearing it, and only do so for the big occassions... weddings, funerals, job interviews, offical picture-taking occasions. I'm not big on foundation and don't have more than the odd lipstick, blush and eyeshadow... all that is enough for me.

As far as kids go, my daughter, who's six, loves it! For her, it's fun. The transformation process, the specific steps one takes in applying makeup; it's all leading up to the great revelation. Yeah, makeup can help out, but it really shouldn't change a person's looks entirely.

dharmagrl

on Feb 29, 2004

I've always thought that make-up should enhance what you have, not turn you into someone else entirely.

We had some family photos taken this past summer, and part of the package that we purchased included my getting my hair and make-up done 'professionally'....I ended up looking like Coco the freakin' Clown, nothing like myself at all. We ended up refusing to purchase any further prints, and the ones that we did get that had me in them are hidden in a drawer.

I like to fool around every once in a while and play with eye shadow colors,etc, but all in all I prefer a light, natural looking face. I have no problems running around without any on at all either - I am who I am, make-up or not.

Dan Kaschel

on Feb 29, 2004

Dharma is right: a good rule of thumb for makeup is that if you find yourself changing what you have instead of enhancing what you have, you're doing something wrong. The other night I saw a relatively pretty girl absolutely ruined because she had enough makeup to seal a hardwood floor.

I'm a guy. I like the natural look. I have casted my vote.

~Dan

Suspeckted

on Feb 29, 2004

I thought I'd put my two sense in on this as well. I'm not to big on make up, or any of the glam and glitz (flashy jewelry, designer clothes, lots of perfume, etc.) When it comes to special dates and stuff I can appreciate the effort a girl may make to primp themselves up if we're going somewhere nice, but day to day I'd rather she spend the time with me that she is taking up by "getting ready." I think it's about balance. If makeup is a part of getting dressed up for something special then that's cool, but if it's all the time then it's not appreciated. I like girls who are ready to do anything so that mascara smearing down their face isn't going to get in the way.

TARSIER

on Feb 29, 2004

Thank you for your comments, and I agree with you all, especially dharma and Suspeckted

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