explaining why girls wear make up.

[Roasty]

Out of all my friends I am the only one who doesn't wear make up. Actually my make up wearing is restricted to weddings, birthdays and special occasions.

So when I asked my friends why I needed to wear make up. They said because it makes a person feel fresh, confident and great about themselves so they can take on the world.

[tteeetime]

I wear makeup because it's fun. Makeup is my hobby, passion and obsession.I love the way how it transforms your face and plus, it makes us girls feel good !! Ain't nothing wrong with that. 

[Guest rjkgr]

i like girls who dont wear make-up and when they do i dont mind but seeing a girl without makeup and then put on make up later gets a girl a compliment 

[Guest heartofarose]

I wear makeup because i want to.I like to present myself well when meeting others or just when I'm by myself.It makes me feel better about myself & it's fun to do!I really don't see what's wrong with it.

[Guest Mentor]

esapele said: Out of all my friends I am the only one who doesn't wear make up. Actually my make up wearing is restricted to weddings, birthdays and special occasions.

So when I asked my friends why I needed to wear make up. They said because it makes a person feel fresh, confident and great about themselves so they can take on the world.

[Guest lilgangwolf]

I don't wear makeup that often. And when I don't, I am constantly getting comments about how tired I look, or questions about whether I am sick. I constantly hear the same comments towards my coworkers when they aren't wearing makeup either.
So even if i wish I could say i wasn't pressured to do it, there is that thought in the back of my head that I should put some eyeliner on or not people are going to think I am sick/tired.

[daRings]

i wish i can go out with absolutely no makeup on,

i usually wear some foundation to cover some spots and eyebags, then lipstain.
but i would love to be able to go out with no foundation on.

[Guest ladyboutique]

Its just a personal preference. It makes US feel good about OURSELVES Its like guys who spends hundreds of dollars on jordans or only going to the SAME barber every week. The next time he asks you " why are you putting on makeup? who are you trying to look good for?" Reply back " MYSELF! BYE!"

[zantac_2]

Mentor said: How does it make one confident? What can they do with makeup that they couldn't do before? So masking your imperfections makes you feel great? It's kind of like taking a drug isn't it. Can you say the same thing applies to men ? If so, then why don't we promote it among them?

[Guest cristolephe]

For an interview, I'd say it's about looking professional. Imo guys should do their hair for interviews, or at least comb it well. For everyday stuff, it's very similar to why guys do their hair and why people buy nice clothes. It's to feel special. Besides, I'd rather look attractive than plain sometimes. Other times the opposite. It's not really a big deal unless you really make it into one. Though I advise you not to directly ask women irl this question, some may take offense unless you know em.

[halfmoonsmile]

In my case, it's to cover my acne scars, acne, uneven skin color. The area around my cheeks and nose tends to be pink, not flattering pink. The make-up makes me look more presentable so people won't run away.

[Guest]

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[Manyhx3]

I wear make up because it does boost my confidence, makes me look pretty hahah. 
I dont wear it on a daily basis, because of work and school. I choose sleep over make up any day. I only wear them on weekends, birthdays, parties and weddings. 

[Guest Mentor]

zantac_2 said: Mentor said: How does it make one confident? What can they do with makeup that they couldn't do before? So masking your imperfections makes you feel great? It's kind of like taking a drug isn't it. Can you say the same thing applies to men ? If so, then why don't we promote it among them?

[Guest cristolephe]

I don't think it's a really big deal. I mean, we're not clearing forests or anything. Putting on makeup or not putting makeup, yolo, do what you want.

[zantac_2]

Mentor said:     I'm talking about drugs in the context of their ability to mask one's impefections to make one seem to be in good condition. Let's take even a legal drug like pain killers. If you body has an injury ,tissues are destroyed (imperfection) and the body tries to repair them. So to mask the pain and keep us from crying out or even get some sleep (perfection) we take a drug that gives others the impression that nothings wrong. Make up isn't psychological nor perfumes anymore than a mask is. When you wear a mask, everybody knows you're wearing a mask so there's no psychological affect there. Who do you think developed make up? It was the men! Not only did they develop it but ancient Egyptian men wore it as well.
  Lastly , a ritual might give confidence like the rites of passage, but an object doesn't. A ritual requires people to conduct certain actions that build confidence. A mask doesn't possess any magical qualities that it passes to it's wearer.

[Guest HERMIT]

I once came across this lady in the restaurant that had lots of makeup on her face. I mean, we're talking loads.
My curiosity got the best of me so I approached her and straight up asked her why she felt she had to put on so much make up.
She didn't say a word - but instead, she made me a balloon animal and repeatedly honked this stupid horn in my face.
Man, I don't know why I eat at Chuck E. Cheese. There's so many idiots there, I swear.

[Guest calmfairy]

I like wearing makeup because its fun! it's like grown up version of facepainting hahaha  )

[atreyu]

Because make up makes me feel presentablw and more comfortable when I'm lack of sleep. I do love and enjoy how it can enhance your facial features.

[Guest I_play_with_dolls]

Make up is there to enhance features of ones appearance and helps the person look presentable in front of a specific group they're trying to be accepted/approved by whether it be to appear as a certain way or just to be deemed attractive. The hair styling analogy you presented is pretty much spot on as to why people wear make up. 
I wear make up and any time a guy tells me, "Guys don't like girls that wear make up because..." then I just ignore them because they're stating things they don't like as what ever man thinks in general. Pfft, every guy I've been with had no problem with me wearing make up.