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I don't think women look "better" with make-up on, am I alone? Does it ever matter what I think?

Soapbox Killer

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Hopefully I don't sound like a knuckledraggin' sexist ape man but I was just wondering if I were alone in this opinion. My wife had her make-up done by a professional artist who does make-up for a Television Morning Show and while she didn't look bad it just something about it I guess I wasn't used to it (It did look better in the pictures we took). I'm trying to grow on this one so maybe make-up isn't for me or women put on make-up for themselves and I am null to the equation? Am I missing something?


forgive my ignorance please.
 
ArrogantBastard

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Oct 25, 2017
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It doesn't matter what you think; but I agree. I also prefer my wife to not use perfume or scented lotions, but its all on her.
 
subrock

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It's okay if that's your preference, but it's unnecessary to tell anyone your preference unsolicited. Not all things are for your/male attention.
 
jp319

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This is your wife, so your opinion matters to some extent I would guess. If she did it for herself, then be supportive. If she did it to please you, then be honest with her.
 
Stopmotionkai

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Oct 26, 2017
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I also agree, but it's not up to me to decide for others what's good for them.Its pointless to get hung up on.
 
Pirate Bae

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When I wear makeup I wear it for myself. My gf thinks I'm beautiful with or without it so that's what really matters.
 
Scullibundo

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My wife and I agree. She never wears makeup. The most she's done is have the tiniest bit on our wedding day.
 
Sesha

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My personal preference is no make-up or, less ideally (for me), just light "natural-looking" make-up, but in the end it's not about me. I know that make-up is for their own enjoyment, as others', and more. I firmly believe women should do whatever the hell they want without having to care about the thoughts or inputs of others. Unless (they say) they want it, that is.
 
DanteSparda504

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You're allowed to have your opinion, and I respect that. I tend to agree in some cases, but ultimately it's not up to you, me, or anyone else besides that person. It's not ABOUT anyone else but that individual.

The only thing you can do, is just keep your opinion to yourself and try to find a significant other that agrees with you, without you trying to force your opinion on her.
 
Z-Beat

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Contouring is witchcraft. Only a chosen few have mastered that dark art
 
fleet

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i always laugh when men say they only like women with a "natural" makeup look. that's still primer, foundation, bronzer, blush, eyebrows pencilled, mascara, light eyeshadow, a nude lip colour, setting spray... etc
 
grang

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What I've learned is the vast majority of the time men think a woman isn't wearing makeup, they are wearing naked/natural makeup.
 
Officer Big Mac

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no one cares
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Tfritz

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fleet said:
i always laugh when men say they only like women with a "natural" makeup look. that's still primer, foundation, bronzer, brush, eyebrows pencilled, mascara, light eyeshadow, a nude lip colour, setting spray... etc
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grang said:
What I've learned is the vast majority of the time men think a woman isn't wearing makeup, they are wearing naked/natural makeup.
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Nude lip shades seem to be the biggest component - women can have wingtip eyeliner with a nude lip and you'll see men saying they aren't wearing makeup
 
Euphoria

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Nothing wrong with thinking that. Also not even sure I agree with posts here saying to keep it to yourself (unless I read them wrong, in which case I apologize in advance.)

I tell my wife all the time that I think she doesn't even need to wear makeup. She always smiles when I say it because she it lets her know I think she looks great always.
 
smileyforall220

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fleet said:
i always laugh when men say they only like women with a "natural" makeup look. that's still primer, foundation, bronzer, blush, eyebrows pencilled, mascara, light eyeshadow, a nude lip colour, setting spray... etc
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I think that's more the fault of a society that mystifies the whole makeup process to begin with. Most women aren't talking to their guy about their specific makeup routine. And if it's done well it's hard to tell if you did actually apply makeup
 
Jon Carter

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There are cultural differences as well. My wife is Japanese, and for her, her friends and her family, their face is not complete without make-up on. For example, they'll shave part of their eyebrows then draw the rest. This isn't the case in France, where being beautiful naturally and not "needing" make-up is ideal.
 
fleet

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smileyforall220 said:
I think that's more the fault of a society that mystifies the whole makeup process to begin with. Most women aren't talking to their guy about their specific makeup routine. And if it's done well it's hard to tell if you did actually apply makeup
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that's true.

another thing: it absolutely bothers me personally, when i've spent the last 30 minutes doing my makeup and looking like a work of goddamn art, when my partner or whoever says "you look pretty without makeup".

i get the sentiment is kind, but if your wife/gf/sister/partner or whoever spends that much effort perfecting their lipstick or eyeshadow or whatever, they will appreciate you a lot more if you compliment how amazing their makeup looks rather than dismissing it.
 
Jeronimo

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It's generally not for you, even if it is your wife.

My wife didn't ask for my opinion on her makeup or hair for the wedding or any photo shoot since, thank God.
 
smileyforall220

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fleet said:
that's true.

another thing: it absolutely bothers me personally, when i've spent the last 30 minutes doing my makeup and looking like a work of goddamn art, when my partner or whoever says "you look pretty without makeup".

i get the sentiment is kind, but if your wife/gf/sister/partner or whoever spends that much effort perfecting their lipstick or eyeshadow or whatever, they will appreciate you a lot more if you compliment how amazing their makeup looks rather than dismissing it.
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True, but in all relationships it's a push pull of what people like. Obviously in an ideal world we all do exactly what we want and it lines up perfectly with what our partner likes, but in the real world we make compromises to keep each other happy. For example makeup styles and amounts and facial hair maintenance and styles are two examples
 
Euphoria

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fleet said:
that's true.

another thing: it absolutely bothers me personally, when i've spent the last 30 minutes doing my makeup and looking like a work of goddamn art, when my partner or whoever says "you look pretty without makeup".

i get the sentiment is kind, but if your wife/gf/sister/partner or whoever spends that much effort perfecting their lipstick or eyeshadow or whatever, they will appreciate you a lot more if you compliment how amazing their makeup looks rather than dismissing it.
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Well I would never say it if my wife just went through all the work. I would be a fool. You're absolutely right about that.

I use it most when we are in a rush and she is running behind and then looks to me and says "I haven't even had time to do my makeup yet."

Kind or not us men need to be smart about it.
 
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Soapbox Killer

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Thanks. I would never tell my wife(or another woman) what to put on or anything like that I was just asking cause I don't know shit about this kinda stuff, so I asked.

Raiku said:
If it was for TV it was probably overdone so it looks better on camera. It looked weird to you because you know what she regularly looks like.
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She didn't do it for you.

She did it for a Television Morning Show.
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My apologies. She wasn't going on TV, we were going out and she has some fairly high-level hair and make-up friends that did her up for the occasion.


SugarNoodles said:
How often are you asked for your opinion on makeup?
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In general or with my wife?
 
fleet

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smileyforall220 said:
True, but in all relationships it's a push pull of what people like. Obviously in an ideal world we all do exactly what we want and it lines up perfectly with what our partner likes, but in the real world we make compromises to keep each other happy. For example makeup styles and amounts and facial hair maintenance and styles are two examples
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oh definitely, prob a lot of people out there who feel differently than me, which is more than fine

Euphoria said:
Well I would never say it if my wife just went through all the work. I would be a fool. You're absolutely right about that.

I use it most when we are in a rush and she is running behind and then looks to me and says "I haven't even had time to do my makeup yet."

Kind or not us men need to be smart about it.
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see that's kind, if someone is expressing self doubt about their plain face that is a perfect opportunity to talk about how beautiful they are without makeup.
 
julia crawford

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I don't really have an opinion but man some people are super fucking good at makeup, stuff with colors and whatever else i don't know about, it's always very impressive.
 
Faenix1

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I don't care one way or another, but it's also dependant on the female. Some just look.. better, while others don't need it.
 
Common Knowledge

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I wish it was socially acceptable for men to wear makeup. There's a lot of men who would look damn good with it, and I would probably experiment a bit as well just to see how I look.
 
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