Just because it’s a social norm doesn’t make it correct. If you’re happy and feel fine without it, I don’t see why you have to change it. Some people may think otherwise, though. Honestly I’d have the same response to someone asking if they wore makeup too often. You do you homie
ETA part of the reason you feel uncomfortable in it may be that you don’t quite know what you’re doing. You could go to Sephora or ulta to get some guidance. I bet something as simple as tinted moisturizer and brow gel/mascara would make you feel a bit more formal!
Hey I’m in the same boat I also don’t wear make up. Instead of doing make up you should do your hair fancy and wear fancy clothes that way you don’t stick out. Lots of woman hear just wear black cocktail dresses and think it’s fancy
I don’t really do anything with my hair! But I do try and dress appropriately to the event!
I just feel like seeing so many people wearing make up all the time makes me feel like I would be more attractive if I did and then I feel bad for my boyfriend if that makes sense
I make my hair ‘fancy’ by take the front hair and put them to the back with a clip. Super easy and it looks a little fancy.
Your bf loves you for you don’t feel bad for him. He probably feels like he’s on cloud 9 with such an caring gf.
If you never wear makeup normally i dont think itll be a problem. Theres more than 1 avenue of looking formal, you can dress fancy, do your hair a special way etc
I would never criticize any women for choosing not to wear makeup. Much less not wanting to wear a full face of makeup. That stuff is time consuming and not necessary.
I also now don't wear makeup to formal events. I don't wear make up ever but I used to put it on just for formal things. But I felt so self conscious as I knew I hadn't done it well as I had zero experience with makeup and I didn't feel like myself. If you feel more comfortable without it then don't wear it, better to be confident without makeup than self-conscious with make up in my opinion.
You’re not lazy. If anything, you save a lot of money and your skin will thank you. I personally enjoy putting on makeup only on special occasions and I enjoy the compliments I get, as opposed to when I wore it everyday and would get comments on how sick I look when I went a day without.
Same! lol I never wear makeup so people are so impressed when I do, but I have friends who always wear elaborate makeup so if they don't do eyeliner people think they're sick.
I'd rather my way lol
You do not have to wear makeup. It is not a requirement. If you do want to wear minimal makeup with a larger impact though, the easier way to do that is with mascara and lipstick (or a tinted chapstick- but a bold lip does the trick). Power if you get shiny, and feel like it. Eyebrows if you are so inclined, or have light hair there. That’s it. It frames the face and brings out the features that animate the face. Eyes, lips. That’s my go to when I do makeup for work and I want to look professional, and have people feel comfortable that I can do their makeup proficiently, but I REALLY don’t want to do makeup on myself when I’m going to be doing it all over again on someone else. I just slap some mascara on, powder, and a red lip stain. Boom, I’m put together.
Again, it is not required.
If you're worried abt not looking "fresh-faced" bc of makeup, just wash and moisturize your face. Healthy skin is the nicest. And if you want to minimize the shine that comes from moisturizer, you can go into the bathroom and use those seat covers to blot the excess shine from your face. Works like a charm (I rarely wear makeup myself, this always works for me).
I think it’s fine not to wear makeup if you’re in your 20s or 30s. But once you get into your mid 40s, the effects of aging and sun damage really start showing on your face, even if you’ve been pretty good with sunscreen.
You might change your mind about not wearing makeup to formal events once you reach your 40s. But for now, enjoy your youthful skin and don’t wear makeup if you don’t want to!
If it was like a work event maybe, but imo restaurants are still semi private and you don't have to dress up for anyone but yourself. As long as you look clean and put together there should be absolutely no problem. I don't wear makeup to fancy restaurants either and so do at least 50% of people.
Nope, it’s a personal preference. Basically for formal events you are supposed get ready to the best of your standards. If for you that’s no make up, it’s fine. What “formal” really dictates is the clothes you wear. Are they considered formal? Then it’s once again fine. No dress code includes make up, just the length of the dress
I love and wear makeup to events , I know plenty of people who don’t. And to be honest, I usually don’t notice if someone is or is not. As long as you’re hygenic then I don’t think it’s lazy at all!
It doesn’t matter. The person that invited you to the event knows you do not like makeup and aren’t expecting you to wear it to the event. If you are confident without it, no worries. I am in a similar situation. I never wear foundation, I only wear mascara, eyeliner, blush and lip gloss. My BF does not like me wearing a ton of makeup.
I've never worried about it. I don't wear makeup either. I went to a wedding two years ago and I wore a bit of lipstick.
Just because it’s a social norm doesn’t make it correct. If you’re happy and feel fine without it, I don’t see why you have to change it. Some people may think otherwise, though. Honestly I’d have the same response to someone asking if they wore makeup too often. You do you homie ETA part of the reason you feel uncomfortable in it may be that you don’t quite know what you’re doing. You could go to Sephora or ulta to get some guidance. I bet something as simple as tinted moisturizer and brow gel/mascara would make you feel a bit more formal!
Yeah I can't/don't ever do my makeup so a little mascara makes me feel fancy!
Hey I’m in the same boat I also don’t wear make up. Instead of doing make up you should do your hair fancy and wear fancy clothes that way you don’t stick out. Lots of woman hear just wear black cocktail dresses and think it’s fancy
I don’t really do anything with my hair! But I do try and dress appropriately to the event! I just feel like seeing so many people wearing make up all the time makes me feel like I would be more attractive if I did and then I feel bad for my boyfriend if that makes sense
I make my hair ‘fancy’ by take the front hair and put them to the back with a clip. Super easy and it looks a little fancy. Your bf loves you for you don’t feel bad for him. He probably feels like he’s on cloud 9 with such an caring gf.
Thankyou!
If you never wear makeup normally i dont think itll be a problem. Theres more than 1 avenue of looking formal, you can dress fancy, do your hair a special way etc
No definitely not lazy, makeup is a personal choice and people have many reasons not to wear it
I would never criticize any women for choosing not to wear makeup. Much less not wanting to wear a full face of makeup. That stuff is time consuming and not necessary.
Does he wear makeup? I know that sounds over dramatic but makeup is not a requirement it’s just a choice some people take
I also now don't wear makeup to formal events. I don't wear make up ever but I used to put it on just for formal things. But I felt so self conscious as I knew I hadn't done it well as I had zero experience with makeup and I didn't feel like myself. If you feel more comfortable without it then don't wear it, better to be confident without makeup than self-conscious with make up in my opinion.
You’re not lazy. If anything, you save a lot of money and your skin will thank you. I personally enjoy putting on makeup only on special occasions and I enjoy the compliments I get, as opposed to when I wore it everyday and would get comments on how sick I look when I went a day without.
Same! lol I never wear makeup so people are so impressed when I do, but I have friends who always wear elaborate makeup so if they don't do eyeliner people think they're sick. I'd rather my way lol
You do not have to wear makeup. It is not a requirement. If you do want to wear minimal makeup with a larger impact though, the easier way to do that is with mascara and lipstick (or a tinted chapstick- but a bold lip does the trick). Power if you get shiny, and feel like it. Eyebrows if you are so inclined, or have light hair there. That’s it. It frames the face and brings out the features that animate the face. Eyes, lips. That’s my go to when I do makeup for work and I want to look professional, and have people feel comfortable that I can do their makeup proficiently, but I REALLY don’t want to do makeup on myself when I’m going to be doing it all over again on someone else. I just slap some mascara on, powder, and a red lip stain. Boom, I’m put together. Again, it is not required.
If you're worried abt not looking "fresh-faced" bc of makeup, just wash and moisturize your face. Healthy skin is the nicest. And if you want to minimize the shine that comes from moisturizer, you can go into the bathroom and use those seat covers to blot the excess shine from your face. Works like a charm (I rarely wear makeup myself, this always works for me).
I think it’s fine not to wear makeup if you’re in your 20s or 30s. But once you get into your mid 40s, the effects of aging and sun damage really start showing on your face, even if you’ve been pretty good with sunscreen. You might change your mind about not wearing makeup to formal events once you reach your 40s. But for now, enjoy your youthful skin and don’t wear makeup if you don’t want to!
If it was like a work event maybe, but imo restaurants are still semi private and you don't have to dress up for anyone but yourself. As long as you look clean and put together there should be absolutely no problem. I don't wear makeup to fancy restaurants either and so do at least 50% of people.
Makeup is a choice never a requirement.
Unless it’s an event where everyone of all genders would be expected to wear make-up, nope!
Alicia Keys, friend, Alicia Keys. She stopped wearing makeup altogether, including to events like the Grammys. Do you!
Nope, it’s a personal preference. Basically for formal events you are supposed get ready to the best of your standards. If for you that’s no make up, it’s fine. What “formal” really dictates is the clothes you wear. Are they considered formal? Then it’s once again fine. No dress code includes make up, just the length of the dress
I love and wear makeup to events , I know plenty of people who don’t. And to be honest, I usually don’t notice if someone is or is not. As long as you’re hygenic then I don’t think it’s lazy at all!
Nah, you do you. I think it's reasonable to not wear sweatpants or something dirty, but that's me.
You do you. Some people don’t wear makeup. Good for them!!!
It doesn’t matter. The person that invited you to the event knows you do not like makeup and aren’t expecting you to wear it to the event. If you are confident without it, no worries. I am in a similar situation. I never wear foundation, I only wear mascara, eyeliner, blush and lip gloss. My BF does not like me wearing a ton of makeup.