Do you wear makeup

[rejennyrated]

Ok folks here is a fun topic for you to debate. This is intended to be for fun...

Do you wear makeup, if so how often?

And why do you wear it - or indeed why not?

Giving credit where due the question was inspired in my mind by a remark by Lilacwoman in the detransitioning thread about the trivialities of female life like shopping (which I do a lot of) and not going out the door without make up. This second bit made me smile because although I will wear makeup to a party or a special event I do not generally wear it as I don't think I really need it, but then I always was rather vain

Anyway how often do you wear it? It will be interesting to see the results. Oh and just to make it more interesting if you vote please also post the reasons for your choice in the thread.

[Northern Jane]

Day to day, going out somewhere, I always use liner and a little mascara because a little makeup really brings out my baby blues. My eyes are my best feature. Working around home or a weekend at the beach, I don't bother.

[mjr]

OMG, makeup is something else I hadn't thought about.  There should be a MTF bootcamp to help with all these little things.  So much to learn and do.

Mary

[Giselle Marie]

When out doing everyday stuff I always wear some makeup, always eyeliner and mascara to enhance my peepers; maybe a little lipstick as well....I think I look too male without it. If I'm out for the evening; for a meal or otherwise I wear a full face of makeup but for just around the house then I don't wear any at all. For some reason I feel a bit more confident in myself when I wear makeup.

[Cruelladeville]

For me option #2

I never wear full (body armour) Lancomé....unless up for key interviews or serious times out....which is fun to do none the less....

As is putting on the full glamour frock, big hair and special undies stuff too...

But Lippy I tend to bang on even if just whizzing out to the shops...and I might tweak my eyelashes too...

But the rest of the time it's minimal....and defo if sailing or horse riding...

[Cindy]

I need it to cover and disguise facial defects.


I also quite like it. I have spent extraordinary time experimenting with make up when I had no intention of going out.

One of my nicest times was when I got up the courage to allow the 'make up' girls in DJ's ( a 'high' class store )to do my make up. I think we both enjoyed it and the plastic cried for weeks.  I totally passed, gave me the confidence to go forward, again, at that time.

Cindy

[justmeinoz]

I generally wear mascara in 'bloke mode', but have only started venturing out dressed lately, which is when I wear more than that. Basically just foundation and powder, eyeshadow and light lipstick.

[Rosa]

When I want to look pretty I'll sometimes use concealer and powder on my face to cover up any blemishes (which seem to be increasing with age), and just recently I've started to occasionally use a light pink lip gloss, but obviously can't do much presenting as a guy.

I have to day, though, that I'm not happy about makeup being so expensive!  I now linger longer when walking past the cosmetic section, and the prices are up there.  I've just used dollar store items, but not easy to get a great match that way.

[lilacwoman]

i'm having electrolysis on my chin and jaw and its leaving me with awful bumps and sores practically constantly so I'm afraid I have to mess about with the frivolity of make up before I go into town but neighbours are Ok with my bare face.
neither of my two bosses use much although the older one who has to have meetings everyday with senior managers does use lipstick and has her nails done all the time.

[Jillary Woolen Xσx]

I Try to apply The "Less is More" rule

Make-up doesn't define femininity....
But it sure does add a nice touch

[Sinnyo]

Not yet, though I dearly want to. I've applied the odd sneaky brushstrokes of mascara here and there, and dabbled in foundations totally inappropriate for my skin type, but I've never worn makeup outside. It's a little way off my priority list on limited funds, since clothes and things like my deed poll will help me pass at a distance.

[Janet_Girl]

As a general rule, I wear makeup if I am going to go out into the public.  But if it is just a day at home, I don't bother with it.

And I do subscribe to the "less is more" rule.  I have some flaws that I cover, including some facial hair on the upper lip.

[juliekins]

OMG,

I guess I must be a makeup diva, compared to others answering the poll. Julie says I'm my mother's daughter. I only saw her in the morning without her makeup maybe a couple of times a year-on Christmas morning and when she was sick.   

I just feel better when I leave the house by wearing some.Even Hollywood celebrities would do well to follow this rule of thumb. For those who are disbelievers, look at this site:

My general philosophy is:
1. Around the house, almost never unless I just want to feel a little better about myself.
2. Very little if I plan on working outside or exercising.
3. Going out to the store etc., yes but lightly applied especially during the daytime.
4. For a special event or going out at night-yes, and done with more care. Heavier mascara,  blush, redder lipstick etc.

[Dana Lane]

I wear makeup pretty much wherever I go unless it is just a quick run to the store. I actually got ma'am'd twice last weekend with no makeup on! Thank goodness for people who forgot their glasses!

[Samantha_Peterson]

Yes. Foundation almost every day and most days I wear eye shadow. Other than that I rarely wear lipstick or mascara....and eyeliner is once in a blue moon.

[NikkiJ]

I don't wear foundation on the weekends, and can get away without any, but I do wear a thin coat of war paint to the office just to have an even skin tone as it's been less than a year since my face was lasered and there is some slight color difference.

I still have fun with eye makeup.

[Rayalisse]

I almost always go out with at least tinted lipgloss, mascara, a little eyeliner, some coverup and powder.  Boy or girl mode, does not matter.

Cheers!
Rayalissse

[spacial]

I always wore foundation. It smooths the skin and evens the tone. But it need to be taken off at night.

I never had the confidence to wear mush more, simply because the skill to do it right takes more practice than I had the opportunity for.

[pebbles]

foundation to hide the red bleedy sometime shadowy mess that is my electrolyzed face... Occasionally concealer to hide my dark eye rings although i'm looking into a better fix for those Vit K retinol cream perhaps I suspect they are caused by my T-blockers.

I might try eyeliner sometimes when I get my hands on some.

[Izumi]

Ok folks here is a fun topic for you to debate. This is intended to be for fun...

Do you wear makeup, if so how often?

And why do you wear it - or indeed why not?

Giving credit where due the question was inspired in my mind by a remark by Lilacwoman in the detransitioning thread about the trivialities of female life like shopping (which I do a lot of) and not going out the door without make up. This second bit made me smile because although I will wear makeup to a party or a special event I do not generally wear it as I don't think I really need it, but then I always was rather vain

Anyway how often do you wear it? It will be interesting to see the results. Oh and just to make it more interesting if you vote please also post the reasons for your choice in the thread.

I wear MAC ever since i started being full time.  The people were nice and showed me how to put it on, i went with a friend and got a day to day look..

At first it took me 2 hours to put it on myself, now only 20 or 30 minutes at most for a full look, and only 10 for a partial that i use for work.  I have 3 looks in all, work, going out casual, and going out classy (night), and use various makeup.

I wear it everyday, dont start my day without putting it on, and only take it off when i am ready to go to bed.   My life seems to revolve around my makeup and how bothersome it would be to take off and put on, especially my exercise schedule which can smear it sometimes.

Anyway, make-up is essential if you want to look your best as a woman, eye liner is just amazing for making you look much more feminine.  If you dont wear makeup i recommend going to a shop and asking them for a natural look for you, you will be amazed at the difference.

good luck ^_^b