Ladies, Are You Afraid to Let a Man See You Without Makeup? Men, Do You Ever Wish You Could Wear Something to Cover Acne? (Skin Problems.)

[Mem]

I can totally understand it for that sort of event.

But I see that as more like an extension of Halloween or a party.

I'm thinking along the lines of whether straight men would wear makeup to school, work, and church -- not as a costume, but part of their everyday routines.

I think shaving helps men stay looking younger. They get the benefit of exfoliating while they are shaving as well as moisturizing while using shaving cream, so not many of them would feel the need to wear makeup for that reason. I think it would even be a stretch to think that they might even consider using powder in order to reduce the any shine. That is, unless it was marketed as something like gun powder

 

[seoulsearch]

I think shaving helps men stay looking younger. They get the benefit of exfoliating while they are shaving as well as moisturizing while using shaving cream, so not many of them would feel the need to wear makeup for that reason. I think it would even be a stretch to think that they might even consider using powder in order to reduce the any shine. That is, unless it was marketed as something like gun powder

Interesting thing about the powder...

I saw a female beauty guru on YouTube last week saying that one of the best powders on the market -- I forget which one -- is frequently used by men to reduce the shine on their scalp/bald spots.

Though I was under the impression that was mostly with Hollywood and executive types, not everyday men most of us know...

 

[Mem]

I've been long-convinced that companies tell us to wash our face twice a day just to sell us more face wash. I mean, I don't know about most people but I'm not running marathons in my sleep, so unless I'm in a warmer climate (or if one has oilier skin,) a few splashes of water seem to suffice.

(Hair is another story -- the shampoo companies would surely put me on their A-list, as I have to wash my hair everyday, partially as a calming ritual.)

I love talking to people about their personal care routines -- what works for them and what doesn't, and the journey it took to get there, because it's so highly individual.

One crucial thing I've learned is that whenever a buzzy ingredient comes out -- it might very well be my skin's new arch nemesis. Both niacinamide and hyaluronic acid have been touted as skincare wunderkinds for years, and it's become nearly impossible to find anything without them -- but on me, they produce a burn-like rash.

There is a part of me that thinks I would have loved to have been a dermatologist turned esthetician, as I think I would have enjoyed helping people try to find what works for them.

I don't have anyone close to me who is also into such products, so it's always a treat when I visit friends and we literally have a hundred bottles out for each other to try (that's not an exaggeration -- at the last such gathering, I counted 37, and that was just for skin and hair; I didn't even get to counting the makeup.)

My 2yo granddaughter is obsessed with my makeup table. Very rarely does anything hold her attention but I can get a more than a few moments to myself while she's 'testing' out all my products while watching episodes of the Pink Panther. Consequently, I've had to stash all those that I consider essential, but that's what I've been meaning to do anyway and hadn't devoted the time to doing until now it has become necessary. I don't know why but something about it does make her feel 'special' I suppose because when I tell her, "show pappaw you're shiny (from forehead to ear, and arm, and..." she'll beam her at him like superstar

 

[timemeddler]

I can totally understand it for that sort of event.

But I see that as more like an extension of Halloween or a party.

I'm thinking along the lines of whether straight men would wear makeup to school, work, and church -- not as a costume, but part of their everyday routines.

okay, I admit I've contemplated it to hide my dark eysockets on occasion, but I wouldn't know what to use.

 

[seoulsearch]

okay, I admit I've contemplated it to hide my dark eysockets on occasion, but I wouldn't know what to use.

A good concealer is an elusive find indeed. I'm always on the lookout for one myself.

You might want to do a YouTube search for "best drugstore under eye concealers" (easily found at most stores,) and "how to cover under eye circles and hollows."

I'm still learning myself. 🙂

 

[Mem]

I loved this product at first try and wish that I could secure a lifetime supply of them (I should sleep more but I'm awake!). Not knowing if I'd ever happen upon them again, I cut each one in half and applied them under my eyes to stretch out the applications.

 

[tourist]

I think shaving helps men stay looking younger. They get the benefit of exfoliating while they are shaving as well as moisturizing while using shaving cream, so not many of them would feel the need to wear makeup for that reason. I think it would even be a stretch to think that they might even consider using powder in order to reduce the any shine. That is, unless it was marketed as something like gun powder

I'm trending toward gun powder.

 

[tourist]

I'm still learning myself. 🙂

I probably learn something new each day. Of course, applying what I learn in a positive way can, at times, prove to be problematic.

 

[Lynx]

I probably learn something new each day. Of course, applying what I learn in a positive way can, at times, prove to be problematic.

Among other problematic factors, sometimes it's just too doggone much fun the other way.

 

[Susanna]

Interesting thing about the powder...

I saw a female beauty guru on YouTube last week saying that one of the best powders on the market -- I forget which one -- is frequently used by men to reduce the shine on their scalp/bald spots.

Though I was under the impression that was mostly with Hollywood and executive types, not everyday men most of us know...

I guess that’s why some men never takes off their hats. Maybe I could put up an agency offering advice to men who are struggling with their self confidence and self care? I’d just tell them to put on a hat, grow a beard and smell like bourbon and cigars lol.

 

[seoulsearch]

I guess that’s why some men never takes off their hats. Maybe I could put up an agency offering advice to men who are struggling with their self confidence and self care? I’d just tell them to put on a hat, grow a beard and smell like bourbon and cigars lol.

It's an intriguing thing, the standards everyone is told they "must" meet in order to be considered "attractive"...

 

[Mem]

I'm trending toward gun powder.

This, along with this article, inspires me to create a line of men's cosmetics. If I wasn't such a procrastinator, I might be successful
I'd call the line, Flashlights, and my company would go public under the brand All Man. One of the sets would have a fire theme and include powder products like Gun Powder and a deodorant called Fire Pit, and an anti-itch powder called Fire Extinguisher...
Hmmm... I might even be successful in marketing a mascara to men if it was called Extension Cords

 

[tourist]

This, along with this article, inspires me to create a line of men's cosmetics. If I wasn't such a procrastinator, I might be successful
I'd call the line, Flashlights, and my company would go public under the brand All Man. One of the sets would have a fire theme and include powder products like Gun Powder and a deodorant called Fire Pit, and an anti-itch powder called Fire Extinguisher...
Hmmm... I might even be successful in marketing a mascara to men if it was called Extension Cords

Sounds promising for sure.

 

[seoulsearch]

This, along with this article, inspires me to create a line of men's cosmetics. If I wasn't such a procrastinator, I might be successful
I'd call the line, Flashlights, and my company would go public under the brand All Man. One of the sets would have a fire theme and include powder products like Gun Powder and a deodorant called Fire Pit, and an anti-itch powder called Fire Extinguisher...
Hmmm... I might even be successful in marketing a mascara to men if it was called Extension Cords

LOL!

Have you seen the ads for the Dr. Squatch brand? Their marketing is all about reaching the manliest of men, and some of their commercials are hilarious.

I'm thinking your new man-centered line would be a the perfect collaboration with their branding:

 

[CarriePie]

* Do you have skin problems, or know others who do? What kinds of doctors and treatments have you been through? What worked and what didn't?

My face is very sensitive. After trying various lotions/creams and natural oils, I found that extra virgin coconut oil is about the only thing that doesn't irritate my face. My face and manufactured creams do not get along. Several years ago, I tried an Oil of Olay cream. My skin flared up and I had go to work. Fortunately, I was working alone behind closed doors that day. When I arrived to be let into the office, the manager asked, "What happened to your face?!"
For me, dryness is what I'm mostly always battling and extra virgin coconut oil seems to be the only thing that helps.

* Ladies, do you use makeup to hide redness, flare-ups, and/or scars, especially in public? Are you afraid of people seeing you without your makeup? Why or why not?

Makeup is tricky for me, due to how sensitive my face is. I actually haven't worn any in a year! When I do wear makeup, I use a foundation that doesn't irritate my skin. I'll also use a brow pencil and a little bit of lipstick.

On a daily bases, I do face exercises. I use a gua sha. I use extra virgin coconut oil. I use a mixure of natural oils below and to the side of my eyes, and for the last couple of months of I've been trying snail mucin on my neck. At night, I like to put aloe vera on my face.
I'm not at all afraid of people seeing me without my makeup. They don't notice my face anyway. Everyone always notices my hair

* At what stage in the dating process would you be willing to allow a potential date to see you without makeup?

Right away, if they are bothered about my appearance it's best to get that outta the way right away and move on.

* Ladies, are you turned off when men suffer with acne or other skin problems?

It's not something that really bothers me. If we're just talking aesthetics, I'm more concerned as to whether he has a beard. And even if he didn't have one, the heart and mind transforms the appearance of a person. I remember my dad telling me something one time after a man (who claimed he loved me) had said something rude about my appearance, "Girl, no man who is really into you is going to say something like that to you."
Speaking for myself, if I really like someone, then they are truly attractive to me.

 

[Snackersmom]

the heart and mind transforms the appearance of a person......... Speaking for myself, if I really like someone, then they are truly attractive to me.

This is true for me as well. Of course I have preferences and such but if I have a real connection with the guy then he just becomes attractive to me even if he doesn't fit my preferences.

I was talking to a guy friend about this and he said it doesn't work that way for men but of course he can't speak for ALL men. So maybe I should start a thread about it sometime to see what the guys here have to say .

 

[CarriePie]

This is true for me as well. Of course I have preferences and such but if I have a real connection with the guy then he just becomes attractive to me even if he doesn't fit my preferences.

I was talking to a guy friend about this and he said it doesn't work that way for men but of course he can't speak for ALL men. So maybe I should start a thread about it sometime to see what the guys here have to say .

In my teens and 20s, I was very different than my friends. They'd be checking guys out and that just wasn't who I was. I didn't check guys out. I remember my mother saying one time about a guy she found attractive, "He can put his boots under my bed anytime." I thought, "Eww, you don't even know the guy." I thought either I'm weird or everyone else is weird. Then I found out that I'm probably demi (demiromantics only feel attraction to someone with whom they have a deep emotional bond). A straight demi, of course. I don't want to sound all liberal here or whatever, but if I had to label myself that's what I really believe I am. I even joined an online community in my early 30s where there were other demis (men and women). There are men out there that have this characteristic. I've talked to them. In fact, I think there may have been more demi men there than women.

Having said that, demis are a small portion of society and it is said that men are visual creatures. Going by some female friends I've had, I think women can be quite visual too though! I'll go somewhere for lunch with my best friend and she's looking at the men. I'm looking at the menu...the food menu, not the man menu lol
I heard a guy say one time that if he likes a woman she becomes more and more attractive as his interest in her grows. He said that if she is attractive but he starts noticing toxic traits she starts to become more and more unattractive to him.
I believe there are unique men and women out there that don't follow the typical traits of the majority...and I'm thankful for that.

 

[Lynx]

In my teens and 20s, I was very different than my friends. They'd be checking guys out and that just wasn't who I was. I didn't check guys out. I remember my mother saying one time about a guy she found attractive, "He can put his boots under my bed anytime." I thought, "Eww, you don't even know the guy." I thought either I'm weird or everyone else is weird. Then I found out that I'm probably demi (demiromantics only feel attraction to someone with whom they have a deep emotional bond). A straight demi, of course. I don't want to sound all liberal here or whatever, but if I had to label myself that's what I really believe I am. I even joined an online community in my early 30s where there were other demis (men and women). There are men out there that have this characteristic. I've talked to them. In fact, I think there may have been more demi men there than women.

Having said that, demis are a small portion of society and it is said that men are visual creatures. Going by some female friends I've had, I think women can be quite visual too though! I'll go somewhere for lunch with my best friend and she's looking at the men. I'm looking at the menu...the food menu, not the man menu lol
I heard a guy say one time that if he likes a woman she becomes more and more attractive as his interest in her grows. He said that if she is attractive but he starts noticing toxic traits she starts to become more and more unattractive to him.
I believe there are unique men and women out there that don't follow the typical traits of the majority...and I'm thankful for that.

I dunno... I don't think it needs a fancy name. I just call it not being ruled by your... Uh...

Oh yeah, we're on a Christian forum...

Hormones. Not being ruled by your hormones. Yeah, that's what they call it.

First thing I look at is the eyes and the mouth. That tells me most about the kind of person I'm dealing with. That's also why I dislike makeup, because it hides some of the indicators I look for.

 

[CarriePie]

I dunno... I don't think it needs a fancy name. I just call it not being ruled by your... Uh...

Oh yeah, we're on a Christian forum...

Hormones. Not being ruled by your hormones. Yeah, that's what they call it.

First thing I look at is the eyes and the mouth. That tells me most about the kind of person I'm dealing with. That's also why I dislike makeup, because it hides some of the indicators I look for.

Those communities are so liberal, I didn't want to be a part of them. I don't want to be labelled and I don't want to be considered liberal. I'm just a person who is a bit different than most, at least most of the people that I know of. I think everyone should get to know someone first. I have a friend who has only dated based on looks and she has had miserable dating experiences.

 

[Snackersmom]

First thing I look at is the eyes and the mouth. That tells me most about the kind of person I'm dealing with. That's also why I dislike makeup, because it hides some of the indicators I look for.

Interesting.... I would say that my one physical requirement is liking the guys' eyes. But exactly what that entails is hard to explain, I just know it when I see it. 🤷‍♀️

And @CarriePie, I've heard of demi-ism and it sounds accurate for me, though I've had the emotional connection occur pretty quickly at times. What really throws me off is when I have an emotional connection AND the guy is objectively good-looking, then I just freak out lol 😆.