Ok, so I may be in the minority here. But really isn't that one of the best perks of being a woman is the makeup? Not to mention nail polish. I don't know. I hear a lot of you girls saying you don't like it and it is such a pain. I love it. I have loved it since I was  13 or 14 and figured out it could totally transform me from drab to something else depending on how much I use. But seriously I love it and if tomorrow if I woke up and no makeup in the world, I would probably die. I love makeup and what it does foe me but I am such a girly girl. OMG even, lesbian I am a lipstick lesbian. God I'm such a girl. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Done tried it and it didn't work.

Quote from: Jaz650 on September 21, 2014, 11:12:23 PM
I hate makeup! First off I don't need it to pass, maybe to look prettier, but not to pass. Secondly, I hate having to take it off at the end of the day, or to work out. It's so freaking time consuming. I went on a date a couple days ago without makeup, and the guy thought I was extremely cute, he's still texting me. I believe it is more important on working on having naturally flawless skin, this way I'll look ten times greater after FFS! BUT I DON'T NEED MAKEUP! it's to oily, and just feels terrible on your skin. Does anyone else hate makeup?

Girl you look incredible in your avatar so you can afford to hate make up! I like how I look when I do it decent, but I get very  frustrated with it sometimes. I am pre everything so I need it still.....

Quote from: Jess42 on September 28, 2014, 01:49:20 AM
Ok, so I may be in the minority here. But really isn't that one of the best perks of being a woman is the makeup? Not to mention nail polish. I don't know. I hear a lot of you girls saying you don't like it and it is such a pain. I love it. I have loved it since I was  13 or 14 and figured out it could totally transform me from drab to something else depending on how much I use. But seriously I love it and if tomorrow if I woke up and no makeup in the world, I would probably die. I love makeup and what it does foe me but I am such a girly girl. OMG even, lesbian I am a lipstick lesbian. God I'm such a girl. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Done tried it and it didn't work.

I have to second Jess here!  I spent my whole adolescence longing to wear makeup, and secretly trying to fix myself up in the bathroom using cheap stuff. 

Makeup can be a pain - I accept - but for me, makeup is an extension to the way I dress, and I vary it depending on my mood, my clothes, and my work/social life.  I don't think I need it to pass, and once I've been on HRT for 18 months or so this will become more obvious (or not!)  Meantime, I pop it on each day, and I don't begrudge the time since I see it as part of my identity as a woman.

Quote from: amber roskamp on September 28, 2014, 03:07:05 PM
Girl you look incredible in your avatar so you can afford to hate make up! I like how I look when I do it decent, but I get very  frustrated with it sometimes. I am pre everything so I need it still.....

You're not going to need makeup for long! You have a beautiful face, cute hair, and nice skin in your avatar pic. Just electrolysis and hrt will go a long way for you. My goal has always been looking female 24/7, and I do. I still want FFS to enhance my beauty, but I recommend to all transsexuals to worry more about skin care than makeup. Plus the wrong makeup can ruin your skin. At least go mineral.

Also, eat healthy and exercise. The healthier your inside, the radiant your outside!

Quote from: Julia-Madrid on September 28, 2014, 04:17:53 PM
I have to second Jess here!  I spent my whole adolescence longing to wear makeup, and secretly trying to fix myself up in the bathroom using cheap stuff. 

Makeup can be a pain - I accept - but for me, makeup is an extension to the way I dress, and I vary it depending on my mood, my clothes, and my work/social life.  I don't think I need it to pass, and once I've been on HRT for 18 months or so this will become more obvious (or not!)  Meantime, I pop it on each day, and I don't begrudge the time since I see it as part of my identity as a woman.

That's interesting... I can deal with some light makeup, but I dread having to basically paint my face every day. Lipstick and nail polish I don't mind (and I like) but foundation, eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, etc... ugh. Too much work. I see lots of women going without it though.

Quote from: Jaz650 on September 28, 2014, 06:16:00 PM
You're not going to need makeup for long! You have a beautiful face, cute hair, and nice skin in your avatar pic. Just electrolysis and hrt will go a long way for you. My goal has always been looking female 24/7, and I do. I still want FFS to enhance my beauty, but I recommend to all transsexuals to worry more about skin care than makeup. Plus the wrong makeup can ruin your skin. At least go mineral.

Thank you! imo ffs isn't necessary at all for you. based on you avatar pick your face is super feminine!

Quote from: amber roskamp on September 28, 2014, 07:24:26 PM
Thank you! imo ffs isn't necessary at all for you. based on you avatar pick your face is super feminine!

I want to get my hairline lowered from the sides. Does anyone know if people are born with their hairline, or is it an effect of puberty?

Quote from: Jess42 on September 28, 2014, 01:49:20 AM
Ok, so I may be in the minority here. But really isn't that one of the best perks of being a woman is the makeup? Not to mention nail polish. I don't know. I hear a lot of you girls saying you don't like it and it is such a pain. I love it. I have loved it since I was  13 or 14 and figured out it could totally transform me from drab to something else depending on how much I use. But seriously I love it and if tomorrow if I woke up and no makeup in the world, I would probably die. I love makeup and what it does foe me but I am such a girly girl. OMG even, lesbian I am a lipstick lesbian. God I'm such a girl. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Done tried it and it didn't work.

Thirded!! 

I like the way make-up makes me look. But it's a lot of work.

I guess that's how most people feel, though. I'm always worried I can't do anything because it will mess up my make-up.

I lovelovelove makeup. So much so I used to be a beauty editor, along with other editorial duties. I received boxes of makeup and moisturizers every day. I don't need it to pass at all. I pass fine without it. But, I like it. A lot. My BF hates it. He says i don't need it, look pretty without it, and it's a waste of cash. I spent $10 on a tube of blush. It's my fave. Another ten on a tube of foundation. Apparently, Maybelinne is fond of tubes these days. It's really simple and convenient. But I don't do it for anyone but myself. I don't do it to feel feminine. I do it for one reason: I like it and I have no reason why.
 

When i lived as a guy makeup on a woman was both uncomfortable and fascinating to me.  I did not want to kiss anyone that was wearing lipstick and preferred natural appearing women without any makeup.  funny thing is that when I allowed myself to play, lipstick and nail polish quickly became part of my routine presentation.  I have become decidedly more girly than the women I was once attracted to.  Clearly who we are and who we love can be very different?

Make up for play yes, feeling required to "put on my face" before leaving the house would be too far for this girl.

I'm with Jess42 on this. For me putting on makeup and painting my nails especially, is the most exhilarating feeling. I remember having mine done by a mature woman at 5 years of age and I was hooked on it even then. If only she knew the little girl inside she liberated that day. As I grew older and became a "man" my love for the forbidden rush and feel only grew and grew until I finally accepted that it could be denied nor forbidden any longer. Now that I identify as a "woman," like Jess I would die if it was once again taken away from me.

Amelia

Quote from: ameliato on September 30, 2014, 06:44:00 AM
I'm with Jess42 on this. For me putting on makeup and painting my nails especially, is the most exhilarating feeling. I remember having mine done by a mature woman at 5 years of age and I was hooked on it even then. If only she knew the little girl inside she liberated that day. As I grew older and became a "man" my love for the forbidden rush and feel only grew and grew until I finally accepted that it could be denied nor forbidden any longer. Now that I identify as a "woman," like Jess I would die if it was once again taken away from me.

Amelia

Beautiful story!

I only use eyeliner and masquera (I'm an emo so I need those). Nothing else cause I pass without makeup too.

At 35 my skin is still youthful and flawless because I take care of it and stay out of the sun.

I can't wait for FFS i hope it will be worth it

Quote from: Jaz650 on September 23, 2014, 08:32:58 PM
Maybe after electrolysis and time on HRT. However if you feel makeup helps you go for it. I personally can't stand makeup. People call me ma'am 100% of the time. It also might be that I don't even remember I am transgender 99.9 % of the time.  I love passing without makeup! I just really need my skin flawless, any suggestions?

I also get ma'am 100% of the time too and never think about my gender at all. My identity is cis female. Prolly why people hated me in the trans community around here lol
As for how to achieve flawless skin, do not go out in the sun a lot. Use moisturiser and sunscreen. Wear hats and stuff and don't get much sun between 10am - 5pm from May to November. At least in Ontario Canada that's the case. The sun is a wrinkle and skin damaging machine!

Fortunately I pass without makeup even right after an electrolysis session. (Thankfully those are becoming less frequent with the few white hairs I have left.) I don't wear it every day, but I enjoy it and have fun with it. Special occasions, going out dancing, yes I usually wear it, but it's not needed to run to the grocery store. I look at it as a fun thing and not a chore. When I do wear it, I like the natural look, where it looks like I'm not wearing makeup with subtle colors and soft blends. This look pleases me the most. I also only wear mineral based makeup.

My wife on the other hand can't stand most makeup. (occasionally she will wear mineral based makeup.) She prefers not to wear it at all and it has nothing to do with her being gender fluid. Even when she feel extremely feminine, it's not a requirement for her.

I'm not a spring chicken and even though I have pretty nice skin for my age a little makeup evens/helps things out. Putting it on and cleaning it off is just a part of being a female.


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Now that my beard shadow is gone I usually just wear mascara if I'm leaving the apartment and maybe a bit of nude lip liner. It feels great to have skin that can breathe. Although I do like to glam myself up a bit on special occasions or maybe on the weekend sometimes. I do tint my eyebrows to make them darker too. That and the mascara really makes my blue eyes pop.

I love makeup.  I don't need it to pass, yet I choose to spend a full hour every morning putting a face on.  I look forward to any day when I have even more time to spend on makeup.