Make Up: Why the controversy?
Posted on 03. May, 2010 by admin in Life and Style, Men & Women
Written By Shaun Coltress
Is beauty skin deep, do women need a face full of make up or should it be used moderately?
Recently, whilst having some banter with a group of friends, we stumbled across the topic of women wearing make up. An equal compliment of three men and three women meant this ‘banter’ quickly escalated into a debate that threw up a number of views worth discussing.
What astounded me was the difference in views of the men.
There was one male who felt women should be able to express themselves as they wish, myself who has no issue with make up being worn moderately and then the controversial entity who operates a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to make up in all shapes or forms.
The use of make up dates back to Ancient Egyptian times about 3500 BC when figures of Royalty such as Nefertiti and Tutankhamun would routinely wear make up. Although, by the middle ages of the 800’s, the use of artificial cosmetics was now being frowned upon, particularly in the church, as it was in common use by women who would solicit their bodies for sex. As we can see, makeup use has been around for thousands of years, but why is it still as controversial today as it has ever been before?
I believe that everyone should be allowed to manipulate their appearance as they see fit. This does not at all mean that I always condone the outcome of this cosmetic customisation. My decision on approval tends to be based on reasons combined with quantity of make up used. Reasons could include feeling less presentable, less confident, clean or neater with or without the assistance of a trustee Mac pen/brush or whatever!
I don’t find it difficult to understand these methods of the madness as I liken it to a male going to the barbers to get a haircut or even getting our ears pierced in some cases.
However, on what I perceive to be a more negative note, woman have been known to necessitize the use the use of make up in order to fit in amongst peers. This ‘my face is a canvas’ attitude is one that infuriates me as I feel that this shouldn’t need to be the case in the pursuit of perfection. It was once said that imperfections serve as individuality and I couldn’t agree more. I have no problem with women who may use a little blusher and some eye make up in order to compliment or highlight what is already in there.
However, all too often, I would be walking down the street and see a lady that if given a facial wipe to use on her face, it would very shortly be handed back to me in a state only comparable to that of what you would expect to returned from a babies bottom. In situations like these, I am constantly forced to wonder if I can actually ‘see’ the person I am looking at, in a funny sort of way.
Just imagine you met your significant other whilst she had a considerable amount of make up on and continued to date until one day you saw her without make up… How can a man be sure the same level of attraction would exist? Could he feel cheated by his naivety that the woman he had met is not now the woman he is seeing as a direct result of her frequent over use of cosmetics? There are just so many circumstances this could be applied to!
That very last example seemed to set one of the other into a frenzy of exactly why he despises make up with a passion. He was adamant that women should let their skin breathe and was sure that they should find alternatives to make themselves feel better. Dissecting every reason why he adopts his new found Mussolini approach to make up, it created an extremely tense atmosphere!
His argument began with something so trivial, yet so prevalent in all of our lives. I think I speak for all men that when you have on a ‘Daz white’ top and you see a female associate duly covered in 3/4 layers of Max Factor Colour Adapt Foundation at £8.95 a bottle, you lean in for the friendly embrace and leave with very noticeable patch to accompany you for the rest of the day/night.
Standing firm behind the belief that cosmetics aren’t required, he went on to explain that any use of make up is ‘fake’, in that we are truly unable to know a female that feels necessary to de-face herself. Understandably, the women at this point fought back; are you saying that you would never have a relationship with a girl that wore make up? Yes! WHAT!!!!!!!!!
I couldn’t believe what I just heard come out of this young mans mouth, he was appearing to have vendetta against lip gloss. Surely the hatred could not be concentrated to such a level he saw the Devil in even Body Shop eyeliner? Sure as hell, the male chauvinist slur’s started to fly and things took a turn for the worst.
The debate did hover very close to boiling point, but to be fair from what I heard, I believe I managed to figure out what I deem to be the rationale behind the use of make up in women.
Whilst many would love to believe beauty is in the eye of the beholder or skin deep, they usually don’t!
They desire to be that girl with the beautiful clear skin, a sparkle in her eye, those kissable lips and that cute button nose. They want prospective spouses to look at them and think ‘she is one of the most beautiful girls I have ever seen’. It leads me to believe that without these attributes, many women may believe that they’re never going to be good enough and destined to be alone in the later years as crazy as it may sound..
Will women ever truly love the skin that they are in and will men learn to accept a lady who is trying to better herself with a little assistance from some powder? There are just too many angles to this topic for me to cover so the only thing left to say is ‘discuss’…
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Hmmm a very good article, although i am a girl that does not cover myself in make up, I can understand why some girls may feel they need to cover up thier impurites. However I do feel some girls need to grasp the concept of “less is more”
A very controversial topic and interesting to hear things from a male viewpoint.
Although I dont usually wear any make-up (aside from the odd bit of blusher/mascara on a night out), I do think that if it makes others feel a bit more confident then its fine.
In the point made about a woman wearing make-up and then you see her one day without it.. I suppose that you could in some instances compare make-up to clothing. Could you make he same point about seeing you girlfriend naked for the first time?
In that instance my conclusion would be that as long as make-up is worn as an enhancement (like a new top or a nice pair of earrings) and is not overdone in a way that makes you look like you have a completely new face, then it is justified.
Nice one Shaunaaay xx
Hmmm, interesting…
I disagree that women who apply any form of makeup doesn’t truly love the skin they’re in. When makeup is applied moderately, it is simply to ‘highlight’ existing features so that it stands out more! Therefore, speaking as a moderate makeup user myself, we do NOT look unrecognizable without lol. I think it’s more of an issue with women who literally paint their faces because they are obviously trying to ‘cover up’ rather than ‘highlight’…u dig?? lol.
Either way, makeup has been around for centuries like pointed out; long before celebrity obsession and beauty magazines etc, and unfortunately we’ve reached a time where women feel more beautiful the less natural they look. Many women are just trying to imitate the images they see in the ‘Top Ten Hottest Females’ lists and what they see are women with fake hair, fake eyelashes, face caked, fake nails, air brushed skin, push up bras, bum pads, Photoshop bodies etc etc! It ok for men to have a ‘no makeup whatsoever’ policy; everyone has preferences. Just as long as they don’t expect their ‘plain Janes’ to look just as perfect as their fav celebrity female does on magazine covers and in videos:)
Never been a great fan of make-up, though I am able to ‘appreciate’ its role. I myself, believe a female should be able to venture out of her house without having to apply a spot of make-up, as it’s not necessary for every trip to A or A. Place of work? hmmm, ok fine; day with the girls? mos def your all doing your thing; going out? Ye but don’t arrive looking like all you need now is a full suit of camouflage and AK-47.
I understand females like to feel comfortable, and at times feel the need to elevate themselves to feeling more than comfortable.
My qualms are, those who are reliant on it to the point they HAVE to use it or refuse to be seen by anyone out of the household without it. Second one is, those who use too much of it.
For one, what are you telling your loved ones in the household? That the opinion of the public matters more, and that they have to see you at their ‘BEST’, and not in your natural form, like the household do. Obviously, at home we all kick back in our more used and basic clothing and know we can chill without having to do too much. However, I take make-up to be apart of getting ready and going out, NOT as something to wake up and put on or something to put on just because you are venturing outside…BE YOURSELF, make-up isn’t yourself, its there for enhancement but of more recent times, it is used for recreation, and that I do not agree with. Too much of it DOES NOT look good, I don’t know how you call yourselves friends when you allow your girls to leave their houses looking like they do on nights out.
Us guys know that we gonna have the rough days when the trim is stale, we need a shave but we know the trim doesnt make us. Same way, the make-up doesnt make you, or at leastm it shouldn’t…..
Iman is fricking gorgeous by the way!!! Aged 54??? Fack off! lol. Fingers crossed I’ll continue to look half/3 quarters my age!
I believe that as long as a person is able to hold the same confidence with or without make-up on then there is not a problem.
Some women like to experiment with make-up as an art and enjoy creating new looks.
However I do feel it is a problem when girls feel that they cannot leave the house without makeup on, because if you cannot accept and love your natural beauty then you will never be happy!
Great article on a controversial issue. When is comes to make up as with most things in life moderation is always best. Plastering one’s self with make-up is never a good look!! I am somewhat dubious about the male that said he would never date a girl that wears make-up because make-up is just another way for someone to look presentable, would he also not date a girl that wore nice clothes…I wonder. In terms of hiding your true self or enhancing your natural beauty, I think that in either case make-up has a trivial role to play, let’s face it can never trully hide the real you and true beauty comes from within so it doesn’t matter how you package it!
When I started to read this I thought, “oh Gosh,here we go. Another guy expressing how much he hates women with make up”… and there alot of them out there, and I totally agree that too much make up is not attractive and can make some women look worse than do them any favours. However, there’s the question which always comes up.What is “too much” make up??? Is it the contrasting colours of the eyeshadow and the shades of foundation and blusher used? Or is it the number of LAYERS of foundation applied?
I have had many debates on this subject with various men and women and what I’ve found is this.
What seems to be the issue with women wearing “too much makeup” is when you see someone with foundation on that’s CLEARLY the complete wrong shade. This could only be ONE LAYER but because its the wrong shade it automatically brings negative attention cos you can see the “line” under the chin. It could be the odd looking BLUE or GREEN block of eye shadow that has been put on oh so wrongly, creating “sweat lines” where the eye lids crease.. yea ladies you probably know what I’m on about. Or it could be that weird looking ORANGE or PINK lipstick that soo doesn’t go with your skintone..
However..a girl that maybe has put on TWO layers of tinted moisturiser, nude coloured eyehadow, maybe a line above her eyes to ENHANCE the almond shape of her eyes and maybe even a good few layers of mascara and finished it off with some bronzer to enhance the cheekbones , you probably wouldn’t have a problem with because its not so “in your face” and has been done so subtly. And lets be honest, most men don’t even see the difference sometimes. It is very RARE nowadays to see any woman that NEVER wears makeup.its just the question of whether its done right or not which makes it either attractive or a disaster.
Makeup is such a huge part of society now. You go into a store such as Harrods or Selfridges and whats the first department you walk into? The Beauty Hall right..even if some girls only use a bit of concealer under their eyes to hide away that puffiness in the mornings or a bit of mascara to enhance the eyelashes, most, if not ALL girl do use makeup and its normal when, like ive said before done the right way. Some women feel they “need” it as there may be a lack as self esteem. We all have certain things about us which we may not particularly LOVE and for women, makeup helps bring out a bit more confidence. It is not necessarily done to look good for other people, as I’m sure to most people, the opinions of loved ones matter more than those of strangers, but when someone feels good about themselves, and this goes for men too, i believe it puts them in a better mood, able to not feel self conscious and face the world with confidence. And one other point i wanna quickly make (cos omd this “comment” is more like an essay) is just because men(well straight men) don’t wear makeup does not mean they don’t worry about their appearances any less than women. I know many men that spend longer than i do when getting ready and spend sooo much money on designer clothes than some women.. so one that note,im gonna say maybe men need to calm down a bit and not see makeup as such a negative thing. Great article btw.. great distraction from exam revision
Personally I see nothing wrong with wearing make up as long as u don’t look like a clown. I have been wearing make up ever since I discovered it at about 14. It all depends on how u rock it, I don’t cake up my face but I like do do such things as match my eyeshadow with my nail polish or an outfit when I’m going out, I believe its all part of the package. Its not always a confidence thing, its routine for me as a result of experimenting as a teenager. I don’t rely on make up, its an accessory to me if I’m going to a rave for example.
Moderation is the key, and knowing when to apply it and when not to is important. At home with ur man or popping out to tesco of course there is no need! But if as a stylish and often flamboyant woman when I am attending a social event where I know I will be seen I choose to go the extra mile and put on a bit of make up to add to my look.
Its all about the individual, but I would never knock a girl for wearing make up 24/7 if that’s what makes her feel better…better that than plastic surgery!
Nice artcile indeeed Shaun.
I totally agree with Miss K. Wrong shade of foundation, funky coloured eyeshadow and lipstick in my opinion is not a good look. Sublty goes a long way. I do understand though that some woman suffer from bad skin and feel that the only way to hide it is to cover up with make up and i must admit that some girls look better with make-up than with out. “Scrubbing up good” is saying that comes to mind.
What really gets to me, is the need for men to bring topis like this up. Always critising a womans appearanace, if it not make-up its weave, if not weave then why do we wear heels, if not that the something else. No wonder alot of women feel the need to look impossibly perfect.
We dont go on about u guys and ur bloody follow fashion hair cuts, crusty cainrows, getting both ears pierced, wearing sunglasses in a rave, every man in a lyle & scott jumper. Men do them things for near enough the same reason a girl chooses to wear make up, but we dont debate about.
I mean do u know how much shit we go through just to look at the very least presentable…? Dont tell me men will not be discussing us if our legs or underarm wernt shaved, our eyebrows were thick, if our hair was natural and picky, hair not brushed in the morning, if our feet wernt neat.There is always an issue. Appreciate us man. Shit.
Anywhoos enough ranting… those girls that do cake their faces with make-up still get man and so do the ones that dont. Remember Beauty is truly skin deep.
I hate it when boys say they don’t like when girls wear make up and then fantasise over women lyk christina milan and lauren london cheryl cole etc… because they all wear make up i thin girls hud jus wear what they feel comfortable with baring in mind what is excessive they shouldnt rely on make up as when thery do it can maek them feel worse about themselves
Right…1st of all I’d like to commend Shaun on his writing skills. Sometimes when all u do is banter with someone you don’t realise their skills.
The whole make up issue is one that I’m most girl/boy friendship groups have touched on, on many occasions. I will comment honestly and without the intention of offending anyone. Generally speaking a lot women whether conciously or subconciously want to be desired by men and although ideally we dont want that to be because of our physical attributes we know that intially that is what we all have to go on upon our first meeting. This doesnt mean that women have no faith in their natural beauty but that some feel more confident with it being enhanced. I dont condone not being able to even go to the shop without it, only because I feel at that point you may need to seek help e.g. self affirmations, positive reading. But most of the time if a woman says she doesnt leave the house without make up it usually means she prefers not to, not that she literally WOULDNT!
I totally agree with Miss K on the fact that altho males don’t wear make up they use other means of enhancing themselves e.g. namebrand clothing and trainers etc. they are also valuing themselves on their appearance just in a different way.
Very interesting read! I enjoyed it! As stated views would vary on the amount of products used in one go. A bit a mascara never harmed anybody, yet make up that could appear to be a shade darker than they were before application may do!
Shaun great article well done, highlighting a key issue…boy there’s a multitude of different perspectives on make-up, and a lot of it (i believe) is due to the ‘celeb crazy’ society we live in and people’s un-natural/misconceptions of beauty (which is thrust into our eyeballs via allsorts of media i.e. TV, Mags, Billboards etc). Personally i think its a crying shame when a female believes she’s just GOT TO have make-up on prior to leaving her house but hey,its all down to individuality and how one perceives themself…..again well done Shaunnnnay, stay blessed!xx
This is a very impressing article which certainty raises valid issues regarding make up. Personally I agree that if cosmetic products are used moderately, they can enhance such beauty within an individual . Not just beauty of the skin , but boosting confidence allowing the person to feel ‘beautiful’ . I find the less make up used the better!
I don’t wear foundation. Only the simple products such as eyeliner, mascara & eye shadow. Reason being, my skin is clear so I don’t feel the need to use foundation. When I see the amount of make up my female friends wear I feel like an armature compared to them . . . An excessive amount of makeup is effort to put on & effort to take of ! Obviously individuality is a must … which is why I wouldn’t criticise a female/male for wearing the full works of makeup.
Was nice to read a male perspective on a topic like this as I, myself do wear make up and find that I feel most confident with it on. Love that u enjoyed my blog post on the matter too because it was quite a tough thing to put out there. That’s for my lil quote also
What can I say I totally aggree with the moderation thing and also with another person comment on ‘what is TOO MUCH?’
issues within will never be resolved by what’s on the covered or uncovered on the surface so if it makes u feel better for even just that day, wearing make up shouldn’t be seen as such a problem.
I don’t really agree that wearing make up can be compared or likened to a shape-up because women get their hair done too ! Its about considering your own insecurities and what u do to cover them or make yourself feel better about them.
Everyone has their preference on a partner but I guess sometimes you need to take a min to think about what they feel inside about the flaws you point out as a reason you wouldn’t be attracted to them.
I believe in moderation. Not so far from the truth that you would not recognize the person wit make-up after seeing them without, and not so bare that your face has a flourescent shine in the sun. I’m no fan of clown make-up, but I would lean more to the no/little make up side. The make up is not really the issue for me, but the psyche ehind it. If you absolutely cannot go bare faced out the dor without feeling fairly confident, then you may have a problem.
Well done Shaun.
Personally I feel makeup only enhances what is already there but like everything harmful, people tend to abuse it therefore changing makeups purpose. As you stated it has been used by egyption royalty for thousands of years and it allows you in a sense to express yourself however I feel that depending on makeup is an insecurity which doesn’t allow you to be real with 1 self and others. However to does male who considers makeup as an abomination it’s not makeup which is the problem it’s the pressure which them theyselves without knowledge (in some cases) put on females ontop of media which might leave some females feeling pressured to look perfect every minute of the day which is SAD. I personally do wear makeup and do keep it to the minimum in the day and in the night add just a bit more glitz however I will not fall victim to makeup because I still have the same confidence without it also I look after my skin by going to facials regularly. So I just think more females should invest in looking after their skin and they will have nothing to worry about
ABig well done to you shaun I feel this topic is a big opener to both sexes in a positive light well done love xoxo
I believe it purely falls back on the one thing that people seem to have or not which is CONFIDENCE.This in fact without sounding abit farfetched could for example lead to abuse of certain comforts such as makeup! What i believe is that people show whats going on in the inside through their appearance, (how they dress, hairstyles, makeup/ no makeup, bags etc). The main focus shud be on how females view themselves,and with a positive opinion on themselves and a lil love n tlc … we wud see that makeup only ENHANCES NOT TRANSFORM!! xoxo Congrats shaun !
I love wearing makeup and I don’t know what I’d do without my liquid eyeliner and mascara, I simply feel naked without them. I think it’s great how it can transform you and allow you to look like someone you’re not even if it’s just for a day, however I agree it should b used moderately and there is a time and a place for a full face.
No one is perfect, and I hate it when guys say they prefer a girl to look natural because it’s such a lie, half of them can’t even tell when a girl has on make up because it’s done so well. I agree with pralia that if we did not take care of ourselves it would be a different story.
Not dating someone because they wear makeup is pathetic, isn’t it what’s inside that counts?? This guy needs a reality check because its 2010.
It’s ridiculous that someone would completely dismiss a woman just because they wear make up. I wear make up everyday and I’m regulaly complimented on how good it looks and asked what products I use. I would love to see this guy who wouldn’t date a girl that wore make up under any circumstances, because he better be tall, and incredibly good looking to sit on his high horse and pass judgement.I don’t believe all women who wear make up are insecure, trying to hide anything or trying to be something they’re not, it’s something that has been around for years and is not a new trend.
I think people make too much of a big deal it’s just eyeliner get over it.
A lot of girls that don’t wear make up and prefer the au natural look and have something to say are usually the girls that need it the most, however there are also a lot of beautiful girls that are blesed in the looks department don’t need any make up as they have beautiful features and can get away with it, good for you. Unfortunatley I’m not one of those girls and for me make up is a way of enhancing my features and stopping me from looking rough and blending in with the crowd andI love it. As far as I’m concerned if you don’t like it you don’t have to look at my face and if you’re offended by a bit of eye shadow then you need to get over yourself.
People are very hypocritical especially men who love celebrity women. The Gabrielle Union’s Beyonce’s and Kim Kardashians of this world all wear make up to make them look their best but it’s a crime when the average women does it.No ones saying yo have to pile on the slap and some people take it too far with the fakery and less can be more. I say each to their own, do what you want. Your face your choice. Long live Mac!
Im a not a fan of make up at all but then i am very confident with my clear skin. The only make up i wear is mascara and thats because i like the way it lenthens and shapes my eyelashes.
To be honest most girls and women are not wearing the correct shade of blusher or foundation that would suit their skin tone which in my opinion, tends to make the girl look worse. Im not totally against make up but it is a art which most young women have not grasped the concept of, when i see girls their make up is uneven, wrong colour or stops in the middle of thier cheeks. Some girls wear make up and its ruins thier skin, so that when they arent in make up they look as if the just woke up…which is why some hold the opinion that make up is fake. It creates a temporary beauty.
I believe make up should be used to enhance beauty not instead of medical treatment for acne or spots. STOP COVERING SPOTS WITH MAKE UP GIRLS, IT LOOKS WORSE!!
However i do understand how some may feel if they arent happy with thier skin, the best answer for them is to cover it all up. Make up wont make men fall at you feet but it is one of many tools women use to feel confident, sexy and presentable. Men will always have thier positive or negative views on make up but its down to the individual and what makes her happy.
A thought provoking read, Mr C.
Well I am someone who wears make up every day.. foundation, blusher and concealer.. sometimes maybe more depending on how I feel! I have actually started to wear more make up and more expensive make up at that for a more natural look? Its silly because you could just have that for free with no make up at all however there are blemishes that I do not feel comfortable with people seeing. That’s down to my self confidence I feel I have to present myself in a certain way in order to feel comfortable walking around doing what I do however this is not excessive use of make up. Some times my boyfriend might say I look better or just the same without it but its just not enough for me.
The make up I use is all neutral nothing nuts but I still feel like a different person with it on. Prettier one might say
I feel that most women when make up applied do feel more attractive, sexier or more confident with make up applied due the the enhancement of their features that maybe they never knew would make a difference - this is a good thing it should not be seen in a negative light. Women should be made to feel pretty and if make up helps why not!
As previously highlighted excessive use of make up i.e Katy Price or any other glamor model or someone in that role or similar role i.e a drag queen is a madness but its part of their act and their image. Some girls just want to be like that I guess. Follow fashion maybe..Girls want to be what they see.. Not necessarily the drag queen haha
I totally agree with the ‘Daz White shirt’ thing I have done that loads of times and its well embarrassing to have your face rub off on someone lool WOOPS! Oh Well! when I go for a cheeky snog my make up does rub off on the boyfs face and I always get moaned at! It looks funny though.
I came back from holiday recently and I haven’t worn make up since (other than when I went raving Saturday night) only eyeliner since and I feel good for it mostly because I have a tan and feel I do not need to wear make up. Probably because most of my blemishes are tanned away although still slightly noticeable as someone thought they would point out but I wasn’t too bothered because I don’t feel like I need all that cover up.. Its down to the individual and their own insecurities and what brings their confidence up - you could get all the attention you want but sometimes its still not enough to hold ya head high..
I think women shouldn’t be judged for wearing make up its cosmetic surgery that changes faces.. Make up is just a temp enhancement for self confidence or whatever it may be in moderation of course.
If people were less judgmental some women could probably wear less make up.
If someone can not love you for inner and outer beauty they cant love you.. You cant tell a woman you don’t want to date her because she wears make up you should tell her she is beautiful and she doesn’t need make up and maybe the next time you see er she might come without make up.
Thats my life story!
Shaunny this is a very well written and controversial piece, I like the style of your research and the fact that you have the ability to understand both sides of the argument (seen as your a male). Really good work, I wanted to read more. Please write another one. xxx
First of all well done to the author, this is a mature account of a sometime’s trivialised subject.
I’m a male who doesn’t really have a big problem with women wearing make-up. This view is derived because it is my belief that anyone who applies any form of make-up does it with the primary view of trying to enhance one’s appearance. I therefore can’t knock anybody for trying to better themselves, think about it we wouldn’t in any other walk of life.
We all know a face full of make-up (commonly known as a mask) is not the one and is very unattractive/noticeable but I believe ‘silent’ make-up has a place and can be very effective/beneficial.
I’ll be honest my knowledge of makeup isn’t that advanced so like most males I wouldn’t be able to tell u the difference between a Blusher, Concealer, Highlighter or Foundation. But what I do know is sometimes it looks good and sometimes it don’t!
But that is just life, sometimes we get things right and sometimes we get things wrong, but it is also very interesting noting is that what I may think doesn’t look good could well be the next’s man’s finest. So I guess what I’m trying to say is that u cant only accept make-up if it’s successful in your own personal view.
However I do believe that make-up should be used to do exactly what it says on the tin and ‘make- up’ what is already present and not to re-make something that is not there. It’s my belief that if this done effectively then it can enhance a female’s appearance on say a night out and as a male if I was to later see this same female without make-up and concluded that she is not as attractive as first thought I wouldn’t feel ‘robbed’ or anything like that. I’ll be more inclined to think something along the lines of “she scrub’s up well” as has been previously mentioned.
So I’m inclined to say make-up is down to the individual’s prerogative, of course they’ll be some disasters but we can’t then turn around and say females shouldn’t wear make-up, she may well have been a disaster b4 a brush touch her skin!
This is one of those subjects that is worth discussing as everyone has differing opinions and nobody view is neither right nor wrong.
A well written and relevant article…Like alot of the comments, I agree that moderation is the key!
My wifey works for Dior and uses make up on daily basis (as required in her trade). I defo notice the difference with and without the make up, but true say my wifeys so bludclart hot anyway, it makes no difference to me!
Alot of women use make up for confidence and dont really care what man has to say on the matter, so each to their own I say! And them man that refuse to link a chick cause she uses make up, are prolly closet chichi man looking a man looking chick anyway!
Gwarn Hype kid, a you dat with the writing skills….still waste dough…bless up
As a man I prefer a girls not to wear make up, natural beauty and the confidence in self is the most attractive thing for me, but thats a personal preference, I have no problem with those who wear it, wheter it be to enhance what they have, change their skin tone or to fill in gaps like polyfiller.
The problem I have is the insecurity people have due to the fact they are given so many made up and photo shopped images of freaks to idolise (I say freaks as the people who look that good are outliers and so few and far between they are statistical freaks) which can create a mind set that they are never good enough, that is a worry.
The most beautiful person can become ugly if their personality stinks and conversely those lacking convential beauty can become alluring due to an effervescent persona.
As was said earlier, its not the make up but more the reasoning behind it that is the real problem.
I’m not totally against ladies with make up but I prefer the more natural women. I feel not puttin on make up shows a confidence that the people who do apply make up lack although make up can make a lot of difference I prefer the more natural women
What a good article, well done shaunaaaay!!
wowwww!!! very interesting article, thoroughly enjoyed it! I used to jump on the old bandwagon of makeup is a form which I still believe it is -in moderation. However I have come to accept that as humans, perfection is an ideal we long for and strive towards as it is something that allows us to escape beyond the limited restrictions we have as humans. Makeup allows you to create a look or for some males/females a face that can be considered perfect/flawless. Hence the false promises in make up adverts for that airbrushed look, perfect almond shaped eyes etc. The danger comes when you begin to use make up to cover rather than enhance. When you reject what you have and create what you don’t. That is the danger with make-up. But as an industry that sells you a utopian dream, why would it ever stop selling?
WELL DONE SHAUN, VERY IMPRESSED!!!
Ok well i think that everyone should just do what makes them feel happy, so if that means wearing make-up to boost there confidence or just because they like it, then so be it. I personally do not wear make-up my self and thats because i believe in showing your natural beauty, but hey i guess everyone is different!!
A topic that could go on and on! Without the debate; woman will never know what men think about make-up, and never take the time to reflect on why they use it and maybe more importantly; how much they use of it. If it adds the je ne se qua, does not break your bank balance or take the majority of your morning to apply. I would say it hurts no one and will turn the head of someone. If however, it has become your shield, and to be without it makes you feel vulnerable and exposed; then I would say the male debate has something to add. Women are so much more than the cover. Other women are often surprised by the woman who can command male attention without flashing flesh, adding extensions, wearing a layer of make-up or sporting wheels. She often has an inner beauty and confidence that surpasses all the listed. I think for every man that dislikes make-up, there is a woman who does not like wearing it. For the rest, the make up companies are falling over themselves to gain your custom and the men are happy to wear a darker shirt to avoid the transfer.
I look forward to your next contribution