Why do women wear lipsticks?

Why do women wear lipsticks? - The women world over use lipsticks, but why? Is it just to improve the appearence or is there any other advantage by using it?
@abroji (3247)
India
July 3, 2007 1:13am CST
Most women in the western countries wear lipsticks. In India also, especially in the metro cities women have this habbit of wearing lipsticks. However in many parts of India it is considered an exotic practice. Can you please tell me the purpose of wearing lipsticks? Is there any other advantage than supposedly beautifying the face by wearing lipstick? These questions are raised out of curiosity only. Please participate and offer your kind responses. Thank you.
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@Bujoyseth (1684)
• Philippines
3 Jul 07
well. i don't really wear lipstick.. i only wear lipstick when i apply for a job and go to work... i think wearing lipstick adds color and beauty to your face.. me, i just put face powder and that's it, ready to go! hehehe...
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@abroji (3247)
• India
3 Jul 07
You feel confident without lipstick, that is nice to hear. Yes it adds colour and beauty to the face. Thank you for the response.
@wisconsin26 (3859)
• United States
3 Jul 07
i am not really sure why women wear lipstick actually some women don't need it and some well i guess they do.. I don't know people tell me my lips are full, not sure what the mean by that..lol but i think some women though need it to finish their make up.. i do though wear lip gloss...
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@abroji (3247)
• India
3 Jul 07
It's just because your lips are full, you are settled with lip gloss. It gives those full lips a glossy appearence. Thank you for the response.
@cefaz_21 (2596)
• Philippines
3 Jul 07
In my personal view, I do wear lipstick because it makes me feel I'm beautiful and boost my self confidence. It would be very hard to be confident if you don't feel good about your self. When I don't put lipstick, I look so pale and looks like I'm sick so I make sure I have it specially on office days.
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@abroji (3247)
• India
3 Jul 07
Yes, you believe it improves your appearence, resulting boost in your confidence. That is nice. Thank you for the response.
@misheleen73 (6037)
• United States
3 Jul 07
FOr me, I wear lip gloss (it is not as dark) and it adds a little color to my otherwise pale and blah appearance. Some women choose shades that really are either too dark or just too much. I like the minimal look. I use face powder for ridding the "shiny" appearance of my skin, a little black eyeliner under my eyes to accent them, and light lip gloss. This is just to add color to my face. I am very pale and sometimes can look very tired without it. I do feel some women have to wear make up to even leave the house, I am not this way. It gives some confidence and an ego boost.
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@abroji (3247)
• India
5 Jul 07
You are welcome.
@abroji (3247)
• India
4 Jul 07
Yes, make up in a moderate way as if to compensate the shortfalls in the finishing of the face is really necessary. From your discription I realise you are doing that.That is nice. Thank you for the response.
• United States
4 Jul 07
thank you Abroji :)
• Australia
4 Jul 07
Well, for one, it, as you said, is for "beautifying the face by wearing lipsitck", but secondly, it keeps it moisturized and protects it from the rough winds in some areas of the world. However, some lipsticks have a HIGH lead content and is poisonous so people in asia, mostly do not wear lipsticks. Hope that answers your question =D
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@abroji (3247)
• India
7 Jul 07
I don't think that is the reason for Asians for not wearing lipsticks. It is because of their tradition and culture. I am not sure if lead is present in lipsticks, but if it is true it is too dangerous. Thank you for the response.
• Australia
8 Jul 07
Hi there, yes lipsticks DO have lead content, at a very low level, at least they used to anyways, but wearing a lipstick i would make sure it is 100% lead free, because it is for beautifying the face, and not poisoning it =]
@tikensoup (227)
• Mauritius
4 Jul 07
Well I think It's only a beauty accessory like any other make up. is there no traditional make up in india? Like the designs on the hand of women. Well it is the same idea of aesthetics needs expressed there.
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@abroji (3247)
• India
9 Jul 07
You are right women use make up to enhanse their beauty and level of confidence. Thank you tickensoup for your comment.
@abroji (3247)
• India
7 Jul 07
Hands are not exposed as the lips. Thank you for the response.
• Mauritius
9 Jul 07
I know that hands are not as exposed as lips. I am just trying to explain that wherever women put their make up, it is to express the same need.
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• India
4 Jul 07
i too dont understand the purpose.... actually i dont understand hoe woman eat food???? and how do heroines kiss heros without their lipstic beeing disturbed????????
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@abroji (3247)
• India
7 Jul 07
Quite genuine a doubt! LOL
@meljessxena (2315)
• Australia
4 Jul 07
im a person that doesnt like to wear lipstick or make up, i dont know why i choose not to i just couldnt be bothered and i couldnt afford to. only time i ever have one a year i think for like special occasion. some people makes them feel good to put lipstick on and feel pretty etc, and then others have to wear it for their jobs (i think )
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@abroji (3247)
• India
5 Jul 07
meljessxena, a very unique view so far in this discussion. You totaly rejects make up? Thanks for the response.
• Australia
5 Jul 07
yeah sure do
@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
9 Jul 07
Wearing lipstick ..it is just related to fashion . Personally I have a dislike for women who wear lip colors .
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@abroji (3247)
• India
9 Jul 07
Thank you sukumar for your response.
@subathra (3519)
• India
11 Jul 07
Offcourse it gives a pleasant look to the face.Personally i dont use lipstick much and only occasionally and prefer light colours. It gives completness for a good face makeup.I dont think it does any harm to lips and moreover women likes to look beautiful and lipstick serves this purpose.
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@abroji (3247)
• India
12 Jul 07
Thank you subathra for your response. Your views are appreciated.
@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
3 Jul 07
First and foremost, lipstick really makes a woman's face looked polished and put together. Also, as women age, their lips tend to lose color. When the lips grow very pale, it makes a person look sickly so lipstick can really take years off a woman's face if she chooses the right color. As for other benefits from wearing lipstick, many lipsticks have anti-aging components in them or moisturizing components that keep lips from becoming dry. Many lipsticks also have an SPF or sun protection to keep the lips safe from sun damage. Personally, I wear a gloss on my lips at all times, or, at the very least, some cocoa butter. I don't like the feeling of dry, parched lips and the lip products help my lips stay hydrated and keeps me from licking my lips too much which can make them very chapped.
@abroji (3247)
• India
5 Jul 07
Your views are appreciated. Thank you for the response.
• United Arab Emirates
4 Jul 07
Differnt people have different opinions about lipstics. I use it because it give me confidense. You look more presentable and more smart and more professional. But, one has to choose the right color. It should not be too dark or too light. It should go well with the dress and the color should suit your skintone. There are so many factors to select a good lipstick. The right texture and color gives the right result. There is no harm in wearing a good quality lipstick. It really boost our confidense.
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@abroji (3247)
• India
7 Jul 07
Confidence is very important to us. Without confidence everything will fail. Thank you for the response.
• United States
4 Jul 07
As I'm sure has been covered thus far, lipstick was created to draw attention to women who were willing to perform certain oral acts (I believe this began in Egypt). Nowadays, the entire purpose of makeup is to draw attention to the eyes. Your eyes are your most expressive facial feature. If you are wearing a makeup product that is drawing attention away from your eyes, it is not doing you any favors. Think of your face as a frame around your eyes. Lipstick is the bottom of that frame, keeping someone's gaze from going below the lips (though I know this is possible and we won't go THERE, guys!).
@abroji (3247)
• India
7 Jul 07
While speaking to a person it is decent to look at his/her eyes. The colorful lipstick detracts our attention from the eyes and pulls it to the lips and beyond.. Welcome to mylot ChupoLibro to mylot, and thank you for the response.
• China
5 Jul 07
In my personal view, I do wear lipstick because it can protect my lips.Because my lips is always injured result in short of water.Yeah,that's also makes me feel I'm beautiful and boost my self confidence.
@abroji (3247)
• India
7 Jul 07
Welcome joan89 to mylot. Thank you verymuch for your response.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
3 Jul 07
I wear lipstick because I like to see a different look. I think it enhances my appearance. I can't think of any other reason it's just beautification.
@abroji (3247)
• India
4 Jul 07
Thank you for the response.
• United States
3 Jul 07
Yes, it boosts a womens confidence and makes her feel good about herself. It also protects her lips against the weather. The weather can be very hard on the lips and this helps protect them.
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@abroji (3247)
• India
5 Jul 07
The lips can surely withstand without lipstick, but I agree it helps to make the person confident. Thank you for the reference.
@thefuture (1749)
• Nigeria
3 Jul 07
I mostly know that women apply lipstick to beautify themselves, but some were it to lure men. Thanks
@abroji (3247)
• India
4 Jul 07
Thefuture, you were too blunt to state some wear lipstick to lure men, though it is a fact. Thank you for the response, thefuture.
@touchnshine (2821)
• India
3 Jul 07
Makeup is made to enhance a girls great features: lips, skin, eyes, etc. its just supposed to enhance not cover not mask so i partly no where your coming from. BUT also makeup makes us feel pretty when OUR real beauty shows through. i think u just hav been looking at the wrong girls because not every girl needs a blowtorch to take off her makeup. i wear makeup but it looks naturally beautiful as long as its not SOO OBVIOUS we're wearing it. we want to be complimented on our beauty so we ENHANCE. it just makes us feel pretty.
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@abroji (3247)
• India
3 Jul 07
Yes a very heavy make up will distroy the attractiveness of the face. Make up should be to compensate slight shortfalls in the finishing of the face. Make up with such a view is attractive and surely needed for a lady/girl. Thank you for the response.
@321633wy (1795)
• United States
3 Jul 07
Well as a woman wearing lipstick is just a very basic make up that make us look fresh instead pale look.In addition it is also a part grooming as woman we wanted to look good as much as possible.:) I don't use a lot of make up but i do like to wear lipstick when i go work or going some where else.For me other then looking good also is a part ogf my habit..I have been wearing lipstick since i was teenage...
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@abroji (3247)
• India
4 Jul 07
Yes, it is traditional for you to wear it. I know it is quite common among women in US and Europe and also in other American countries almost every woman use lipsticks. Am I right?
• Philippines
3 Jul 07
Well other people, they tend to have faded dark lips. Lipsticks apply as uplifting the persons confidences and beauty. That's how it really works :)
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@abroji (3247)
• India
3 Jul 07
That is right, thank you for the response.