Is it bad that I don't wear makeup?

[radiocolin]

See this (long) discussion about no makeup vs natural makeup. When guys say "I don't like girls in makeup", they usually mean "I like girls in natural makeup". : pics

The tl;dr version is that lots of people you think are wearing no makeup are in fact wearing makeup, but not of the sort you'd wear to a club.

[Gladys]

There is no need to wear makeup if you don't want to. But as a 4-time skin cancer victim, I echo Gladys's suggestion to wear sun protectant. Also, start wearing some moisturizer now and you'll be happy later. I'm very fair and have sensitive skin and I've used both Clinique's and Mary Kay's tinted moisturizer with sunscreen for years. I highly recommend them. They have the added advantage of not feeling heavy or greasy.

well if you're going to go that route my fav is Philosophy Hope Oil-Free Moisturizer for Normal/Oily Skin SPF 30 Reviews

personally i like the philosophy brand much better.

[loveisnoise]

I friggin' hate it when I make girls cry and the stupid makeup runs down their face. I have to put on soothing music and remind them that they're never getting out of the basement so there's really no reason to make such a fuss. Speaking of which, time to go meet some ladies!!

[2happy4u]

I consider hairy legs on women to be God's make up. Shaving it off is unnatural.

I guess you're walking around with a beard and hair down to your feet. I don't think God minds good grooming habits.

[loveisnoise]

Only pedophiles like a shaved clam.

[2happy4u]

Only pedophiles like a shaved clam.

up to the thigh is fine with me.

[loveisnoise]

up to the thigh is fine with me.

It is only natural for ladies to have smooth legs!

[toxigal]

well if you're going to go that route my fav is Philosophy Hope Oil-Free Moisturizer for Normal/Oily Skin SPF 30 Reviews

personally i like the philosophy brand much better.

I really like the new BB creams. Garnier BB get's good reveiws, is available at the drug store and only costs $13. it is very moisturizing though and may not work as well with combination skin. my sister likes L'Oreal BB for her oily kin.

[Hospitalitygirl]

I really like the new BB creams. Garnier BB get's good reveiws, is available at the drug store and only costs $13. it is very moisturizing though and may not work as well with combination skin. my sister likes L'Oreal BB for her oily kin.

Ick, Ick, Ick! Garnier's and Maybelline's BB creams are much too much if you're combination to oily skinned. Awful. Nothing like looking like a shiny, greasy pit after an hour or so of wearing.

What works on some skins does not uniformly work on all. It is a question of trial and error at times, and getting someone with familiarity with products to help you navigate the terminology, and samples are always good!

And for the love of all that's green and good, if you're older, with more "mature" skin (you know, lines, crevasses, etc) please don't use Mineral powder makeups. They'll just settle in the lines.

[Gladys]

Ick, Ick, Ick! Garnier's and Maybelline's BB creams are much too much if you're combination to oily skinned. Awful. Nothing like looking like a shiny, greasy pit after an hour or so of wearing.

What works on some skins does not uniformly work on all. It is a question of trial and error at times, and getting someone with familiarity with products to help you navigate the terminology, and samples are always good!

And for the love of all that's green and good, if you're older, with more "mature" skin (you know, lines, crevasses, etc) please don't use Mineral powder makeups. They'll just settle in the lines.

agreed. I didn't know this at first but you can go to sephora and get a sample of whatever you are interested it. go home try it and decide. also if you don't like something you purchased at sephora you can return it. there's a drug store that allows you to return too.. can't remember which one.

I agree with you about the bare essentials mineral make up i tried and tried with that one and it just made me look 20 yrs older. but surprisingly this one works well on me.... in fact i love this line for mature skin.

All Natural Makeup | Kits | Face Disc

of course this is not for the OP but since we're dishing make up.

[phoenix]

You're way ahead of the pack, kiddo. Good for you.

++1

[toxigal]

Ick, Ick, Ick! Garnier's and Maybelline's BB creams are much too much if you're combination to oily skinned.

yup. which is why i said the garnier BB may not work on somebody with combination skin. it is great for my super dry skin.

[phoenix]

If anything, you might want to wear sunblock to protect your skin. Other than that, you don't need makeup....I hate makeup, myself. Every time I do wear it (if I get 'dressed up' I do wear makeup just to look complete, and I don't even know why I do that..) I break out, ick.

However, because I didn't wear sunblock when I was younger, I have one growth on my nose I am sure I have to get removed soon (I just hope it's not cancer, eek) and I have a crapolad of freckles. So...wear sunblock:-D

[wollstonecraft]

You should follow your personal preference, IMO. Good for you for doing that, as that's what it sounds like you're doing. I'm 60YO. I don't wear makeup often because I prefer not to, and when I do, I don't wear much. But as others have said, you might want to wear a sun screen.

[phillysleuth]

That's not true. I have a 72 yr old friend in Florida, whose 70 yr old boyfriend (live in) likes her to shave. It's just a turn on to some men for some reason.

Only pedophiles like a shaved clam.

[szekely]

I think there are a lot of young and pretty girls who look great without makeup. Older women, not so much.
No one looks good with collagen lips. I guess I'm neutral on makeup and anti-plastic surgery for all but the most drastically in need faces. ;-)
Just my two cents.

[loveisnoise]

That's not true. I have a 72 yr old friend in Florida, whose 70 yr old boyfriend (live in) likes her to shave. It's just a turn on to some men for some reason.

Yes-a pedophile turn on.

[Mahdoumi]

If OP is, indeed, a troll, s/he has succeeded in contriving one of the most hilarious threads I've read on phillyspeaks. If OP is genuine, here's my take: I know HG personally. She has the most beautiful skin I've seen personally, so heed her advice. May I add that diet has a lot to do with skin's appearance. Eat junk, your face will show it. Avoid sun exposure and tanning salons. That will age you faster than a bad boyfriend. Good skin care starts young if you want durable results later on in life. Keep your skin clean by washing twice a day and using moisturizer appropriate for your age. Use sunscreen. Take vitamins. No one needs to use makeup, and I respectfully disagree with the poster who said that older women do not look good without makeup. Good grooming and a healthful lifestyle are beautiful.

Phillysleuth, I'm mildly curious how you know your 72 year old friend goes Brazillian because her 70yo boyfriend likes it. N, men who are phenomenal oral pleasers excel when the area is clear. I now will never request you go down on me since it obviously will be a waste of time.

And for the sake of all that is holy, shave your legs and pits if you are hetero and any other nationality besides Scandinavian.

[PhilaCap]

Women should wear make-up, they need to make themselves as attractive as possible so that a man will marry them, then they will have someone to cook for.

[Mahdoumi]

...but in your case, we only need toss you raw meat.