make up...

Hi Raclie, I understand what your saying, but I wear make-up because I like wearing make-up. Not because of what others will think of me but because of what I think of myself.

Cheers, Tianna

I used to be like that. I wouldn't even open the door if my face and hair weren't "just right". I guess I was just afraid of the opinions of others and didn't realize that most of the time they don't even notice!

Now, I live in the country and do a lot of things outdoors. I'm very busy and don't have time for makeup, curled hair or even nail polish! I will put on a little mascara when my husband takes me out for a special dinner or something, but other than that, I never use anything except sunblock when I go out. I put my hair up in a ponytail because it's comfortable and convenient in the heat while I'm gardening.

My husband loves me for me and doesn't care if I wear makeup or not. I never did use a lot and the only noticeable thing really was the mascara because my eyelashes are very light naturally. I never did have my nails "done". My husband doesn't care which I choose. He just wants me to be happy.

So, no makeup for me!

Many times I don't put any make up on at all - I only wear mascara though! I just don't have time for it. And a lot of time - like today most likely - I'll just put my hair back in a headband and let it do whatever it wants to. My attitude is pretty much - this is me, here I am.

I actually enjoy putting on my makeup. I think it has more to do with the artist in me than vanity. Every time I put my makeup on, I am my own work of art. I started wearing makeup at a very young age, about 12. My mother always wore makeup and I remember borrowing hers and playing with all kinds of different looks and colors. It was so much fun for me and I never got over it. Over the years I think that along with just enjoying it, it has become something of a habit. I don't really care what others think, this is something I do for myself.

I know some men who are vane but Im just curious with my hair. I see to it that it is well groomed when I leave the house.

I don't wear make-up.
When I was younger I wore it all the time. I would go nowhere unless I had it one.
Now if I wear it I think I look odd and the make-up feels heavy.

I agree that self-confidence is extremely important, more so than makeup. I very rarely use makeup; I use some shiny lip gloss if I'm going out, I guess, but that's more to make sure my lips aren't all chapped and gross. I use lotion to make my skin moistened, and sometimes use the Eucerin kind (the green lotion) if I have any red skin to help even it out. No makeup needed. Besides, makeup takes up time I'd rather spend on my bike or reading.

I like wearing makeup and I don't think that it is because I have a lack of self-confidence. Do I think I look better with makeup than without? Yes, I do. I think that most people do. Have you seen pictures of celebrities with and without makeup? If so, you know what I mean. Do I have to wear it every day just to go out? No, I often run to the store with little or no makeup on. Nevertheless, when I do that, I am aware that I don't look as good as when I am wearing makeup. I think people look better with makeup because it gives us the ability to conceal flaws and emphasize good points. The same thing goes for different hair styles. Of course, I also know that a lot of this attitude is culturally based because I realize that I don't generally think -- gee, men need to wear makeup. On the other hand, I do sometimes think about men that it is unfortunate that they don't ahve more flexibility in their hairstyles to camouflage ears that stick out or other flaws in their appearance. I also realize that male celebrities look better on TV and in movies than they do in real life because of hair style and makeup. I think that women look more polished when they are wearing at least some makeup.

I don't remember the last time I wore makeup. I've only ever wore it a few times in my whole life. I don't know how to put it on correctly and think I look like a clown so I just don't wear it. Good thing my husband doesn't like a real made up woman!

That's such a sweet sentiment!
And you're young, so you have perfect
skin, I'm sure. I had perfect skin when
I was 17 or 18 years old, too.

As for me, I struggle to accept my real face
in the public. I want to hide the years and
yet, I want to be accepted.

In the past, I've gone out without makeup, cause
I am allergic to liquid makeup and can't wear it
without getting pimples and breakouts.

But then I found mineral makeup and haven't had
a breakout since.

The mineral makeup makes my skin look beautiful naturally.

It covers the tiny imperfections, lines, dry patches,
uneven spots, etc.

And the best part is that it doesn't look as if I'm wearing
any makeup on my face! I look beautiful!

It makes me look beautiful.

When I wear mineral makeup, noone compliments me on my makeup
cause it's so subtle.

Instead, I get compliments on my beauty!

What more could a woman ask for.

I have the best of both worlds.