Interesting.

[honorh]

Per this meme here, I've been noticing for several days as it's been coming up on my flist that I appear to be the only one who's answered thus far who apparently wears a full face of makeup on a daily (well, semi-daily; I rarely wear any makeup except perhaps a little concealer for blemishes on Saturday) basis. It's not that I don't like my looks

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[ponygirl2000]

I totally wear makeup every day and I rarely even run to the store without some pressed powder and a little lipstick, but I doubt anyone would think of me as made-up. My skin gets really oily throughout the day so a matte foundation and a few touch-ups with powder feel like a necessity. I'm also super-pale so now, as my mother begged me to during my youthful goth phase, I usually put on a bit of blush, occasionally some bronzing powder. Because of the paleness I also like a bit of lipstick and eyeliner. Ever since I went to one of those make-up counter makeovers I've been putting down a base of light eyeshadow and then a slightly darker colour in the crease - it really does cover up veinies and redness and make my eyes look more awake.

I've never thought of myself as wearing a lot of makeup but I've had too many of those "catch yourself by surprise in a mirror and be horrified" moments to want to go out without it. It just seems part of my routine now, like brushing my teeth in the morning.

[neonhummingbird]

I'm a makeup girl myself; a basic regime every workday, and I tend to at least wear a little blusher and mascara if I'm leaving the house for any length of time. And occasionally, I like to go to town with the eyeshadow, etc.

I once came home from having entirely too much fun at the Marshall Field makeup counter (bagses and bagses of free samples!), and one of my guy friends called me while I was still sitting at the coffee table being gleeful. Being the patient sort, he let me glee at him for a few minutes, and was pretty amused.

When I asked why (beyond the amusement that he usually finds in watching and/or listening to me bounce), he commented that his recently ex-girlfriend had held the whole makeup thing pretty much in disdain -- didn't wear it, didn't have much respect for women who did. And I was like, "But... but... toys! Girlie stuff to make me feel happy and pretty!" (I think I was slightly more coherent than that, but that was the gist.)

< shrug > I can understand not wanting the hassle of fussing with your face every

[honorh]

I love you for using "IDIC" in a random comment. Only the truly geeky would do or get that!

Yeah, I'm firmly on the "girlie stuff to make me feel happy and pretty" train, too. When I see something new on the market makeup-wise, I just have to try it. Mineral powder? Great! New kind of mascara wand? Get me one!

[ladypeyton]

all too often, I've run across women who act like those of us who wear makeup are insecure or immature.

I've never thought of it that way. Wearing makeup makes me feel even MORE insecure than I usually am about my looks. If I had more confidence in my appearance I think I'd feel less like a clown when I put it on.

[svanderslice]

I don't think wearing makeup makes you seem immature or insecure at all. When applied correctly makeup can be lovely. The reason I don't wear it that often is that I'm rather lazy. So props to you for getting up early enough in the morning to dress up a bit. :)

[bulky_monster]

The only reason I don't wear makeup, really, is because I'm lazy and indifferent.

I used to have friends who were very insecure about their looks and literally obsessed with makeup etc. but I find most of that stuff belongs in high school... for most people I know, it's just a daily part of taking care of themselves. I guess sometimes those high school stereotypes get carried over and misapplied, but it's silly.

However, it's interesting, I've also seen the stereotype that women who don't wear makeup- especially to work- are drab, severe, and possibly lesbians. In fact, one of my bosses said something to that effect. A female. And, when I started wearing makeup at work, my supervisor commented that it was nice to see me finally "joining the world." I have circles around my eyes and uneven skin tone, so makeup does make a difference.

It's frustrating, one of those "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situations women face in almost every facet of life.