Bad News About Cosmetic Make Ups!!!
By skysuccess
@skysuccess (8857)
Singapore
January 6, 2010 6:56am CST
Well, well, well, I think it is bad news indeed for cosmetic companies and women who dolls up heavily.
The recent research results has revealed and confirmed that one in five men wish their partner would tone down the slap-on while one in ten said they liked women who wear no make-up whatsoever.
In fact, it is the biggest Turn Offs for men as reported in the article where it is listed as follows:
TOP TEN MAKE-UP TURN-OFFS (ACCORDING TO MEN)
1. Lipstick on teeth
2. Too much blusher
3. Thick foundation
4. Panda eyes
5. Clumpy mascara
6. Bright lipstick
7. Foundation tide mark around the jaw-line
8. Bright blue eyeshadow
9. Penciled-in eyebrows
10. Amy Winehouse-style eyeliner flicks
It is also revealed that 18 percent of the men surveyed actually felt difficult broaching about the subject while over half said they had voiced their opinion. But honesty isn't always the best policy as one in ten of those who did break the bad news were dumped soon afterward.
So, my dear ladies, I hope that you will second thoughts about that thick foundation, overdoing on the blusher and all of the above as listed.
Honestly speaking, I wonder why women have to subject themselves to these harsh elements that come with these make ups. Is there really any need to cover up the "flaws" that were never actually existent or unbearable to look at, in the first place?
I am not dead against making up or putting on some make up but applying too much is just unsightly. Instead of working for you, it just could be working against you. So, I hope that this will come as a timely advice and bridge some barrier to your communication with your man.
Having said my all here, I think all of you are just eager to share your views and differences. So, blast away and say your hearts out here.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1240767/Bad-news-Katie-Price-Millions-men-think-women-wear-make-prefer-natural-look.html
So, my dear ladies, I hope that you will second thoughts about that thick foundation, overdoing on the blusher and all of the above as listed.
Honestly speaking, I wonder why women have to subject themselves to these harsh elements that come with these make ups. Is there really any need to cover up the "flaws" that were never actually existent or unbearable to look at, in the first place?
I am not dead against making up or putting on some make up but applying too much is just unsightly. Instead of working for you, it just could be working against you. So, I hope that this will come as a timely advice and bridge some barrier to your communication with your man.
Having said my all here, I think all of you are just eager to share your views and differences. So, blast away and say your hearts out here.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1240767/Bad-news-Katie-Price-Millions-men-think-women-wear-make-prefer-natural-look.html15 responses
@UpsideDownPineapple (643)
• United States
23 Jan 10
I LOVE my Amy Winehouse-style flicks! I can't believe that made the list. lol
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@UpsideDownPineapple (643)
• United States
23 Jan 10
Oh, and I personally hardly ever get made up. I usually where none and when I do, two or three things.
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@zoey7879 (3092)
• Quincy, Illinois
6 Mar 10
I'm a woman and I find most of those makeup styles and blunders to be quite disgusting. Some of those looks are good on some people, but not for most. Too much makeup is just disgusts me. I don't like clowns as it is! While some people do wear makeup properly and do it to hide flaws such as uneven skin tone and scars, many women wear it just to wear it. They THINK it looks good. If more men were actually honest about make up face to face and society as a whole would put less emphasis on it, women might be less likely to use it.
I used to love makeup until I learned more about the chemical compounds of the stuff that they put in it and the other things those chemicals are used for. Made me really consider what make up I wear and how often I wear it!
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@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
16 Mar 10
zoey7879,
My exact sentiments and spoken of a prudent and confident woman.
If more women were like you, then the men would not need to make painstaking efforts in convincing certain quarters otherwise. Honestly, men were trying to be honest but the aftermath consequences just overwhelms them to do otherwise.
I am sorry for the delay in this response as I was just trying to find an appropriate comment on your good response here.
Have a great day and keep mylotting.
@donna22 (1116)
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14 Feb 10
When I put my make up on Im not really thinkin about if men like it or not. I put in on so I feel better about myself and if anyone says I look better with no make up on them Im sorry but they are lying lol. I dont think I overdo my make up however and dont think I have any of those criticisms in the top 10.
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@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
16 Feb 10
donna22,
Spoken like a lady who understands and most of all, one who loves herself.
I just like women who are confident and understands what is good for them. However, I hope you will not be too quick to judge when your other half says that you look well without make up. Remembering that beauty really lies in the eyes of the beholder.
Cheers and have a nice day.
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
11 Mar 10
hi skysuccess I am a senior citizen of the female kind and I use little makeup and when I was younger I used a foundation, lipstick and eyeshadow, but always very lightly. the idea of good makeup is to look like you are not wearing any , that you look this way naturally.A lot of women would have beautiful skin without paying tons of money on makeup if they would just eat all their fruits and veggies as it comes from the inside :Lpretty skin. I do use pretty colored lipstick and a gentle shade of eye shadow to offset my blue green eyes b ut that is the only make up I use. a lot of people think I am much younger than my real age.
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@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
6 Jan 10
I likes wearing make up but it must always be done with discretion.It is so true that men prefer a clean fresh look but little things can be done to enhance a person's looks.Discreet use of mascara and eye brow pencil also. But there should not be anything that makes a person look hard. I am past middle age but wear only moisturizer on my skin and sometimes a translucent powder to take off shine. My eye brows are tinted and I do not now wear eye makeup and I weary glasses with transitional lenses that go dark in the sun. And I live in a hot climate(not these past few days though) I also wear a lipstick but avoid blush as I usually have a sight tan on my facejust by walking out of doors. I really try to look well groomed with age - especially as I am still working
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@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
7 Jan 10
cynthiann,
You not only know your make ups here but you really appear to have that touch of class.
Kudos here and I wish there just more ladies like you who is not pressured by peers or sold by some beauty consultants.
Keep it up and may I encourage you to share your wisdom here.
Take care and all the best for 2010.
Kudos here and I wish there just more ladies like you who is not pressured by peers or sold by some beauty consultants.
Keep it up and may I encourage you to share your wisdom here.
Take care and all the best for 2010.@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
8 Jan 10
Oh you are so sweet - you have made my day.
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@ladyhaly (92)
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
Your Ten Make-Up Turn Offs are limited to turn offs RELATED TO make up. So sorry but I just had to point it out. The make-up-wearing isn't a turn off in general. Other than that, make up isn't just used to cover up the flaws; it is used to emphasize one's natural endowments--- like if one has beautiful eyes, the make up draws one's attention to a person's eyes.
To be honest, The Top Ten Make Up Turn Offs emphasizes situations wherein make up is misused or lousily applied. Girls who know their make up and put them on are still very much themselves, thank you--- only better.
So yes... Applying too much is unbecoming, that is true. But I hope you're not implying that USING make up itself is some kind of mortal sin when it comes to attraction. In fact, there are some occasions when one must put it on thickly in order to look better--- that is, night make up for formal events or going out to parties or discos.
Make up, when applied properly, looks nicer than nothing on most women.
@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
12 Mar 10
In the first place, IT AIN'T MY 10 Make-Up Turn Offs, ladyhaly.
If you had read the article in the URL link, I've painstakingly provided, you would have the article's writer and that there are supporting facts from conducted studies in this field.
And, as per the whole posts - Over excessive application is indeed unbecoming and does bring out that undesirable reactions from people around, which actually defeats the purpose of a good make up.
So, yes, you've hit it right on the nail, which is also my exact sentiments that "Make up, when applied properly, looks nicer than nothing on most women."
@frankiecesca (2489)
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6 Jan 10
I think it is sometimes difficult to get the balance right - by this I mean sometimes I feel like I don't look like I've got a lot on but, I know I DO actually have enough on so I have to stop myself wanting to put more on! lol
@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
7 Jan 10
frankiecesca,
I would advise that you can be really magnanimous when your close friend or boyfriend give their opinions when you ask them for it. Just try not to be that minority that dumped their closed friends when they give their honest opinions.
I am sure you would be able to eventually be able to strike and find that balance with much trials and errors on your own. Be discerning and not get personal with honest feedbacks and opinions, for they are just being more concern and loving than anything else.
Take care and all the best for 2010.
@maxilimian (3099)
• Indonesia
8 Jan 10
Hmm i guess it's not always happening, especially the man loves the women very much, except it is happening on your first date, and it leads the same thing another day, and you might get dumped 
That's why i like light make up, everything over is not good, including make up, so put some make up properly 
That's why i like light make up, everything over is not good, including make up, so put some make up properly 1 person likes this
@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
14 Jan 10
Hi maxilimian,
Honestly, I can understand about first date tensions and blues but I feel that if a girl is needing heavy make up just to be accepted, I wonder when will she be able to shed it and be accepted, at the end of the day.
I just do not feel that the guy is loving her for what she is but some made up impression, if you know what I mean. I think starting right and on the right footing is being the best order of the day.
I hope you will never be pressured to put on one of those heavy make up and eventually not enjoy being yourself. Consider this, if a guy cannot accept the way you look, then the problem is not yours entirely. And it is better that the both of you do not be together here.
Take care and have a nice day.
@daliaj (5674)
• India
7 Jan 10
This is a new information to me. By the way, let me tell you that I am a woman. I don't use too much make up because I think that I am pretty even without make up. I use make up when I got out. Most of the time I use a face cream and lipstick. If I go for a party or a wedding reception, I use a little more make up including eye shadow.
I don't use make up when I am at home. I think most people do the same. I have a friend who use make up even at home. Every day as soon as she gets up, she brushes and put on make up. I don't think it is a good practice. I think men like women to be without make up during their personal hours, but at the same time he wants her to pretty with make up when they go out together.
@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
7 Jan 10
daliaj,
I am just glad for you and do agree that putting on make up when one is at home as really unnecessary and overdoing here.
Like as in the article I am for natural beauty and/or tone down balanced make ups. It is just a cause of concern when one just does not have any self confidence and are heavily reliant on make ups to cover up.
So, kudos here for your self confidence, take care and all the best for 2010.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
13 Jan 10
I personally would like to congratulate every man who would prefer to see women with little or no makeup! Too many women can not be seen without their lipstick and it is just ridiculous.
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@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
23 Jan 10
Canellita,
And, I am sure that men will really be happy and appreciative for ladies like you.
To me. girls are naturally beautiful and simply does not need to don heavy make ups to please or be appealing.
So, here's to another fine and beautiful lady.
Cheers.
@vivianchen (2646)
• China
7 Jan 10
well, i have to say i am lucky that i don't wear make ups! haha. First of all, my job doesn't require to wear make-ups, secondly, my husband likes that i wear make up when necessary, like going to a party ro so, but he like to see me clean and clear everyday. Thirdly, i am more a sport girl, make up doesn't suit me.And if i am a man, i would like my girl friend without make up so that i can kiss her whenever i want, and no need to worry about her lipsticks.
. First of all, my job doesn't require to wear make-ups, secondly, my husband likes that i wear make up when necessary, like going to a party ro so, but he like to see me clean and clear everyday. Thirdly, i am more a sport girl, make up doesn't suit me.And if i am a man, i would like my girl friend without make up so that i can kiss her whenever i want, and no need to worry about her lipsticks.@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
7 Jan 10
vivianchen,
Nothing is more beautiful than one that has self confidence, character and an astute sense of moderation.
I am just glad that you have found your much needed confidence and balance, so do keep it up. Nowadays, I feel that a lot of women are actually pressured into buying and applying unnecessary make ups on themselves. Where it not only does not improve their looks, social life and worse brings adverse effects on their healths.
So, kudos here. Do take care and all the best for 2010.
@sachii315 (488)
• Japan
6 Jan 10
Wow! This is very informative to us ladies. I'm glad I don't wear make up heavily and always. LOL! Most of the girls here wear make up heavily and it is a fashion. No one care on how much you put on. The HIME or princess look is always been on fashion. Haha. The lipstick on teeth makes me laugh out. Thanks for sharing! Happy mylotting!
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@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
7 Jan 10
sachii315,
I am just glad that you find this informative for you as well. Sometimes I am wondering if ladies who are putting heavy make ups are actually being misguided by their peers and/or their make up artists a.k.a. beauty consultant.
Besides, looking unpleasant with the thick make ups, I think it is equally tedious and time consuming trying to put on all the thick coats of foundations, mascara, lipsticks and etc.. I am wondering if the time used for "covering up" could be used for our love one communicating and getting along with each other. Frankly, are physical flaws so much more important with our internal ones, starting with our imperfect character.
I am glad to share as always and I thank you for your time here. Have a nice day and all the best for 2010.
@artistry (4151)
• United States
7 Jan 10
..Hi skysuccess, Happy 2010. I was told by one of my high school teachers that I really did not need a lot of lipstick or make-up and I think it must have made an impression on me because the only thing I would wear was a little lipstick. Then one day a girl I worked with told me about working for a company that manufactured cosmetics products and she said they used crushed up insects in the products. Whether that was standard procedure, I don't know. But after that, I didn't even like wearing lipstick. Every time I put it on I thought about bugs. Take care.
@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
7 Jan 10
artistry,
Frankly, I am just not sold with the crushed insects in the manufactured cosmetic products as most of them are either plants, vegetables, seed extracts or a combination of all. I suppose this is where reading the fine prints would go a long way to being safe than sorry here.
There is really a cause of concern when we are going to be heavily dependent and reliant on make ups. It is just time wasting and consuming trying to put all those layers when what it matters is our inner self, character and the love of our life.
I hope that you will not be deterred to put on some necessary make ups on where and when it is needed. Take care and all the best for 2010.
@hapsicordable1 (475)
• Philippines
7 Jan 10
oh ok skysuccess that seems like bad news for women who wear HEAVY make-up...but I believe that cosmetics can be pretty bad when they are put HEAVILY. There are some which we call NEUTRAL make-up which uses neutral colors which don't actually make an individual very odd looking. Have you heard of mineral make-up? those are cosmetics which uses earth minerals as their basic compounds. As you can see, cosmetics are already getting organic!! Yes, no more very harsh chemicals to deal with. Aside from that, you can choose cosmetic products which are not too dark, some uses colors which highlights their facial assets. They are made to make women look natural and at the same time very pretty. What you're stating here in your post are the very overly done cosmetics among women. Hollywood actresses pry away from such because their stylist know what would look good on them and most of them like natural and fresh looking make-ups. I'm sorry skysuccess but I don't think ALL cosmetics are bad, some actuall can help people with very big scars in their faces, who aspires to hide them just to look pretty. I do hope you get my point. Nice topic you started here skysuccess, happy mylotting.
@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
7 Jan 10
hapsicordable1,
Thank you for your response here.
I think this discussion is really aiming at ladies who simply wear too much make up and to the stage where it is actually working against than for them. I am sure you would have seen those obvious heavily layered foundations, lipsticks and whatevers to enhance and cover up.
I am aware of the user friendly, non allergic or organic make ups but I am still for moderation and proper usage. I am sure whatever the friendly ingredients may be it will still be having effects on our skin and their dermatological structure. I am sure you know about the side effects when we use them over an extensive period of time.
I can go along with the need to put on make up for the screen and photo shoots but outside that may just be a little unnecessary or rather excessive, if you know what I mean. As for the skin defects like scaring or discoloration, I am sure there is a need there and I too can go along here.
I am not totally against make ups, I am just concern when it is being excessive and unnecessary. Take care and all the best for 2010.
Take care and all the best for 2010.
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
6 Jan 10
I agree with the men on this one. I don't think women who wear tons of make up look very nice at all, unless it's like on TV and professionally done. I myself do not wear make up very often, usually only if we're going somewhere important, or having a date night, or now and then I do it just to boost my self esteem a little bit (nothing like a little make up to make you feel beautiful). But when I do wear make up, I don't use much. I don't normally use blush at all. I use a light brown eye shadow most of the time. I do a bit of black eye liner under my eyes, but it's such a thin layer, and I love how it makes my eyes look. I used to wear a very dark lip stick, like a dark maroon or something, but I've toned that down a lot and will wear a light brown or mauve color. My husband usually never even notices when I put make up on, he says I'm beautiful either way. I normally never used to use mascara at all, but the last time I used it I sort of liked how it looked, so that might be used more often now. I don't even own foundation at the moment because my kids played with it and I haven't replaced it yet, lol. But when I do, again it's a very thin layer.
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@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
7 Jan 10
katsmeow1213,
Like most men, I'd like women who knows moderation and balance not only with the use of cosmetic make ups but with life as well.
I am really happy for your ability to find and strike a balance here. I just feel that women should be mature enough to know and understand about themselves instead of letting people tell them what and how, which would eventually cloud their own prudence and judgment.
So, keep it up and all the best for 2010.
Take care.
