Cosmetics and make-up - Do you use it?

India
November 21, 2008 10:52pm CST
Do you like using make-up everyday? You feel vulnerable without it? Which look do you prefer for yourself? A natural look or your look enhanced by a little make-up? How much do you spend on cosmetics and perfumes? You think it is worth?
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
22 Nov 08
I wear make up once in awhile, but not often. Not because I don't want to, I do like how I look with make up, I'm just too lazy to put it on most days, and don't really go anywhere anyways. Then when I put make up on I feel like I should do my hair too, and my hair never wants to do anything, so might as well just look like a bum!
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• India
23 Nov 08
You look pretty as such. With little makeup on you must be looking prettier. Mostly we ourselves are the biggest critics. We are never satisfied with the way we look.
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
22 Nov 08
No, I don't use any of that stuff. I really don't think it improves the appearance of most people, although there are, of course, exceptions. A little makeup tastefully applied looks fine on most people, but many people really look worse with it on than had they left it off in my opinion.
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• India
23 Nov 08
On some people make-up doesn't suit well.Yes, you are right. Heavy make-up is for people associated with glamour industry. That's what I feel. Because I, for one , won't be able to carry too much of make-up. Thick foundation, artificial eyelashes, lips fakely redefined, dark lipstick, as if you have just now had an overdose of blood sucking, glitter and gloss on cheeks and eyes.......EWWWW !! NOT for us!! A good subtle make-up is one which blends in and makes it look natural resulting in you looking more beautiful. Like you too say-- tastefully applied makeup looks fine on most people. The answer lies in there. Still I prefer the natural look for everyday because I can not carry it well. Yes, sometimes (which is once or twice in three-four months) while going with friends to discotheques, we do apply very little make-up.
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@subha12 (18441)
• India
26 Nov 08
I never use make up. rather I can say, I do not like to put make up and cosmetics. when i go out also, i do not use them.
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• India
26 Nov 08
Natural look for you. Nature's children,aren't we all. But not many of us realise. Thanks for sharing your view.
• Malaysia
25 Nov 08
i don't really wear make up, only when i have important or special events to attend. most of the time i just wear powder and lipstick to give my face some colour. sometimes i wear eyeshadow if i have time. i rarely wear blusher
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• India
25 Nov 08
For special events one needs to look presentable and well applied makeup sure helps. Thanks kevsgirlalways for sharing.
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@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
25 Nov 08
Hi , I only wear makup when I am going to kinda a social gathering . I do like lipgloss and chapstick tho . I kinda like the natural looking makeup look . some people say i look better without makeup . I like the light pinks, creams , and brown shimers . I am a shimmer kinda gal ! there has been times tho will i love to look all glamed out .
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• India
26 Nov 08
That's right but if its done with deft hands. Glamed look would greatly depend upon the outfit and hair styling as well apart from the make-up.
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@eVoLi89 (161)
• Belgium
23 Nov 08
I'm not putting make up on every day, only when I'm going to a party or a more formal occasion. If I put it on, it usually is some mascara, eye liner and sometimes eye shadow, and I also love lip gloss. I never wear much, and not everydag because I'm very pale, so black mascara looks quickly overdone, especially for everyday. I do scrub once and a while and apply some body butter and stuff, because it smells nice and makes me feel good about myself.
• India
24 Nov 08
Yeah. Same here too. Lip gloss looks so irresistible and comes in so many tempting fruity flavours. mmmmmmmmmm !!
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@eVoLi89 (161)
• Belgium
27 Nov 08
Yup, it makes my lips look healthy and nice, and I love fuit flavours :-) I've got one with cranberry now, yummy :-P
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
4 Dec 08
I do use powder, blushm eyebrow pencil, lip liner and lipstick everyday. Won't leave the house without it. I am pale by nature so it's not a pretty sight when I go out without any make up on. I use Clinique products and love them. I don't spend alot on perfume but do use the same kind each and every day. Design is my choice since it's so sweet and fresh smelling. I had an accident 6 years ago and as a result can't smell at all. I know Design is safe and can recall how it smelled before I was hurt. Just have to remember not to get carried away.
• Philippines
23 Nov 08
i can live without cosmetics..i only put on make up when i feel like wearing it and on some occasions but most of the time i go out without putting any...for the perfume i don't wear any..its not friendly with my nose..i'm allergic to it.
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• India
23 Nov 08
Oh!! Being allergic to perfumes leaves no choice.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hey daffodil! I do use makeup too! I hate to go out without any makeup! If I am not going anywhere in particular and am staying in the house then I don't wear any makeup. I wear a little eye shadow in a very light color and some thin black eyeliner. I wear some mascara and some under eye concealer to hide my dark circles. I wear a little blush and that's pretty much it except for some light colored lip gloss! I don't wear alot makeup anymore! Just enough so I don't look scary! I am an older woman so I need some color in my fact, but I don't like to have too much makeup on! I don't know how much money I spend on makeup exactly. I do like very expensive perfumes though. I usually wait until I get them as gifts. I haven't gotten any in awhile. I am hoping to get a nice bottle for Christmas from my boyfriend. The one I want is really expensive. He was supposed to get it for me for my birthday and didn't so he said he would get it for Christmas and he'd better!
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• India
22 Nov 08
Good Eye make up transforms your whole expression. One really looks lively and bright with eyes defined prominently. You have my best wishes Opal. I'm sure your wish will be granted this Christmas. Thanks for sharing your make-up secrets.
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• United States
22 Nov 08
I love make-up. I don't need on a daily basis but if I get bored or look kind ofr sickly I add bronzer, Cargo preferred, to give myself some glow. I do like expensive brands and look at them as investment if I need to purchase. I think the way you look contributes to the way you feel, so if you look good you feel good.
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• India
23 Nov 08
There's so much truth in your statement. One feels good when one looks good.
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