Do men prefer it when women wear makeup?

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Twodecades

Discussion Starter · Nov 11, 2021

Let me start by saying that this is a lighthearted post; I'm happily married and not looking for some nefarious motives behind my husband's opinion. I just want to hear some male perspectives.

My husband claims that he thinks I look just as good without makeup as with. I don't. Trust me, I do NOT. If I wasn't trying to remain anonymous, I would post pics of before and after. Case in point, I had a coworker (I worked with kids) years ago tell me one day that she would watch my class for 5 minutes so that I could go put on some makeup, so I didn't scare the children; apparently, the color drains out of my face when I get tired and I look sickly. (She was a good friend, and we had one another's backs, do she wasn't being snarky.)

Perhaps my husband is unusual, perhaps he's stretching the truth in order to be kind, or perhaps all of our years together have blinded him to my looks. 🤣 I enjoy wearing makeup and feel better when I do (though sometimes I just don't feel like it). But I'm genuinely curious what men think about women wearing makeup, or if they think of it at all.

I've heard it said that women wear makeup for other women. Men, what say you? Do you prefer a woman who is made up? What about if you're dating? Does it matter if you've known the woman or been married for a long time? Is there a limit to what kinds of makeup looks attractive, or do you have no idea what I'm talking about it? 😂

And while we're on the topic of appearance, my husband tells me to do whatever I like best with my hair, but he prefers it longer. He claims most men feel this way, and this has been my experience. Would you say that's how most men think? I've seen more than one guy be enamored with damaged, frizzy, long hair over short, healthy hair. Is this a guy thing, or is it just the men I socialize with?

Thank you in advance for a peak inside the male mind.

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Ragnar Ragnasson

· #461 · 11 mo ago

Twodecades said:
Let me start by saying that this is a lighthearted post; I'm happily married and not looking for some nefarious motives behind my husband's opinion. I just want to hear some male perspectives.

My husband claims that he thinks I look just as good without makeup as with. I don't. Trust me, I do NOT. If I wasn't trying to remain anonymous, I would post pics of before and after. Case in point, I had a coworker (I worked with kids) years ago tell me one day that she would watch my class for 5 minutes so that I could go put on some makeup, so I didn't scare the children; apparently, the color drains out of my face when I get tired and I look sickly. (She was a good friend, and we had one another's backs, do she wasn't being snarky.)

Perhaps my husband is unusual, perhaps he's stretching the truth in order to be kind, or perhaps all of our years together have blinded him to my looks. 🤣 I enjoy wearing makeup and feel better when I do (though sometimes I just don't feel like it). But I'm genuinely curious what men think about women wearing makeup, or if they think of it at all.

I've heard it said that women wear makeup for other women. Men, what say you? Do you prefer a woman who is made up? What about if you're dating? Does it matter if you've known the woman or been married for a long time? Is there a limit to what kinds of makeup looks attractive, or do you have no idea what I'm talking about it? 😂

And while we're on the topic of appearance, my husband tells me to do whatever I like best with my hair, but he prefers it longer. He claims most men feel this way, and this has been my experience. Would you say that's how most men think? I've seen more than one guy be enamored with damaged, frizzy, long hair over short, healthy hair. Is this a guy thing, or is it just the men I socialize with?

Thank you in advance for a peak inside the male mind.

Nothing wrong with wearing typical make-up. If W wants too ok looks good. I like it.

If W doesn't want to wear make-up, ok, looks good, I like it.

Pretty much sums it up. Depends on the day's or night's program.

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KeepJoking1

· #462 · 10 mo ago (Edited)

Maybe your husband likes your natural beauty, and other women are jealous of you. I would appreciate my husband even more if I were you because he loves you for your naturalness and soul. He just wants to be with you, that's all. For example, I just hate myself without makeup because I look terrible. I was just unlucky with facial features. I can't help hating myself. A while ago, I decided to have facial fillers injected at Gartnerplasticsurgery (https://gartnerplasticsurgery.com/facial-fillers-nj). With age, my skin began to look worse, and wrinkles appeared, so I had no choice.

Works

· #463 · 10 mo ago

My boyfriend is one that tells me he likes me natural... but then if we are going out asks me to "do that thing with my eyes" (eyeliner and mascara). I think I am going to learn how to apply them better because I know when I do have those two things on, with a matte lipstick he loves it. ❤ I also feel pretty special because of how he looks at me when I do the simple things like that.

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342693

· #464 · 10 mo ago

Doesn't matter to me...whatever she prefers.

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Divinely Favored

· #465 · 9 mo ago

I hate mascara and prefer my wife without it. Her blue eyes look brighter without it. I think it also makes her look younger w/o all that black around her eyes. She no longer wears any makeup, just skin care products. Occasional Burt's bees tinted lip balm. I like long eye lashes, NOT FAKE LASHES. If she wanted to use one of those things that make lashes grow, that is fine. She is enough for me, she does not need to get dolled up, she's beautiful without. She has finally accepted that and is glad she no longer spends an hour in the bathroom putting it on.

Harikharek

· #466 · 7 mo ago (Edited)

There’s nothing bad in wearing a bit of makeup. It can highlight your beauty and hide imperfections. No one likes when a woman looks a bit tired or sick. You girls shouldn’t wear too much makeup, so your man can recognize you without wearing it. Making a completely different face with makeup is not cool at all. Why don't you try plastic surgery if you’re really unhappy with how you look? My sister went to this guy — https://www.drbustillo.com/cosmetic-procedures/rhinoplasty to do a nose job. Now she barely wears some makeup because she’s happy with the way she looks without it. Sometimes she puts on lipstick, some blush, and mascara.

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CraigBesuden

· #467 · 7 mo ago

Twodecades said:
I've heard it said that women wear makeup for other women. Men, what say you? Do you prefer a woman who is made up? What about if you're dating? Does it matter if you've known the woman or been married for a long time? Is there a limit to what kinds of makeup looks attractive, or do you have no idea what I'm talking about it?

I generally prefer no makeup or little (maybe just base). For some women they might look prettier but they look less real/respectable. I suspect that a woman is more likely to be approached by a man if she’s not wearing makeup.

And while we're on the topic of appearance, my husband tells me to do whatever I like best with my hair, but he prefers it longer. He claims most men feel this way, and this has been my experience. Would you say that's how most men think?

Definitely.

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gameopoly5

· #468 · 7 mo ago

Twodecades said:
Let me start by saying that this is a lighthearted post; I'm happily married and not looking for some nefarious motives behind my husband's opinion. I just want to hear some male perspectives.

My husband claims that he thinks I look just as good without makeup as with. I don't. Trust me, I do NOT. If I wasn't trying to remain anonymous, I would post pics of before and after. Case in point, I had a coworker (I worked with kids) years ago tell me one day that she would watch my class for 5 minutes so that I could go put on some makeup, so I didn't scare the children; apparently, the color drains out of my face when I get tired and I look sickly. (She was a good friend, and we had one another's backs, do she wasn't being snarky.)

Perhaps my husband is unusual, perhaps he's stretching the truth in order to be kind, or perhaps all of our years together have blinded him to my looks. 🤣 I enjoy wearing makeup and feel better when I do (though sometimes I just don't feel like it). But I'm genuinely curious what men think about women wearing makeup, or if they think of it at all.

I've heard it said that women wear makeup for other women. Men, what say you? Do you prefer a woman who is made up? What about if you're dating? Does it matter if you've known the woman or been married for a long time? Is there a limit to what kinds of makeup looks attractive, or do you have no idea what I'm talking about it? 😂

And while we're on the topic of appearance, my husband tells me to do whatever I like best with my hair, but he prefers it longer. He claims most men feel this way, and this has been my experience. Would you say that's how most men think? I've seen more than one guy be enamored with damaged, frizzy, long hair over short, healthy hair. Is this a guy thing, or is it just the men I socialize with?

Thank you in advance for a peak inside the male mind.

Depends and like most things are OK in moderation.
A little makeup can enhance a woman`s looks, as like wearing nice tasteful outfits.
Too much makeup and women can look like tarts.
How`s that for a simple answer?

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RandomDude

· #469 · 7 mo ago

Short hair can be sexy, for me because it exposes the neck.

Forehead Nose Cheek Skin Lip

Sexiest hairstyle for me has always been a high tied up pony tail though.

Head Eyebrow Eyelash Neck Ear

It has the sensuality of long hair, while exposing the neck 🧛‍♂️ , earrings, also adding height and slimness to the figure. Add heels and

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DownByTheRiver

· #470 · 6 mo ago

It's possible this article might explain why women know that more men are attracted to them with some makeup on even though the men may say that's not true. (Besides the obvious fact that all of the women famous for being beautiful are covered head to toe in makeup.)

www.psychologytoday.com

How Makeup Changes the Way We're Perceived

Our new research demonstrates the visual effects of cosmetics.

www.psychologytoday.com

Divinely Favored

· #471 · 6 mo ago

Used to take my wife a while, eye liner, mascara, base, blush, lipstick whole 9 yards.

Now she does not wear any, I finally got through to her she is already beautiful without all the stuff on her skin and eyes. Her eyes look brighter and younger without mascara and eye liner.

She just does good skincare and tinted lip protectant. I used to love the 👄 she had very sexy lips. Dark red 💄 and coated over with the yellow tube carmex lip protectant, made them really supple and wet looking but not shiney glossy, more satin glossy.

She feels so free now that she does not feel like she has to do all that stuff to look good. It is a plot by the makeup companies to play on women's insecurities about their looks.

If we were going somewhere she had to wait to do 💄 because if she did before, we were not gonna be leaving the house.😍

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GC1234

· #472 · 6 mo ago

Twodecades said:
Let me start by saying that this is a lighthearted post; I'm happily married and not looking for some nefarious motives behind my husband's opinion. I just want to hear some male perspectives.

My husband claims that he thinks I look just as good without makeup as with. I don't. Trust me, I do NOT. If I wasn't trying to remain anonymous, I would post pics of before and after. Case in point, I had a coworker (I worked with kids) years ago tell me one day that she would watch my class for 5 minutes so that I could go put on some makeup, so I didn't scare the children; apparently, the color drains out of my face when I get tired and I look sickly. (She was a good friend, and we had one another's backs, do she wasn't being snarky.)

Perhaps my husband is unusual, perhaps he's stretching the truth in order to be kind, or perhaps all of our years together have blinded him to my looks. 🤣 I enjoy wearing makeup and feel better when I do (though sometimes I just don't feel like it). But I'm genuinely curious what men think about women wearing makeup, or if they think of it at all.

I've heard it said that women wear makeup for other women. Men, what say you? Do you prefer a woman who is made up? What about if you're dating? Does it matter if you've known the woman or been married for a long time? Is there a limit to what kinds of makeup looks attractive, or do you have no idea what I'm talking about it? 😂

And while we're on the topic of appearance, my husband tells me to do whatever I like best with my hair, but he prefers it longer. He claims most men feel this way, and this has been my experience. Would you say that's how most men think? I've seen more than one guy be enamored with damaged, frizzy, long hair over short, healthy hair. Is this a guy thing, or is it just the men I socialize with?

Thank you in advance for a peak inside the male mind.

I wear makeup, and sometimes my husband makes comments, but I love to do it, it makes me feel more polished. So I basically tell him to go elsewhere

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BootsAndJeans

· #473 · 6 mo ago

Women are beautiful as God made them. My wife rarely does makeup. I prefer the natural look.

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Divinely Favored

· #474 · 6 mo ago

BootsAndJeans said:
Women are beautiful as God made them. My wife rarely does makeup. I prefer the natural look.

Natural is like the girl next door look, sexy as hell to me.

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Kput

· #475 · 6 mo ago

Yes I do like my wife to wear makeup, it adds to the allure, it should also coordinate with the outfit she is wearing.

ShatteredKat

· #476 · 6 mo ago

Interesting how preferences vary

To me, makeup is like paint on something (pick anything) - the majority of the task is preparing the "surface to be painted" properly. and the paint has to match in some way the use for which the "painted object" is to be used or whatever is to be done with it. Sit somewhere and just be pretty?

I like no makeup if "we are going to be close" and kissing a mouth with lipstick on - just yuck.

OTOH - when going out for non-contact affairs - well done makeup is OK.

CrapMan

· #477 · 6 mo ago

My wife looks good without make since she has a natural peaches & cream complexion. But, she does lightly apply when going to work or out.

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BootsAndJeans

· #478 · 6 mo ago

CrapMan said:
My wife looks good without make since she has a natural peaches & cream complexion. But, she does lightly apply when going to work or out.

Sounds like my wife. I work in a television station, and see all the talent do makeup. Not just the women, but some of the men get into it too. How they loom when they walk in and after they do their makeup is shocking. They look like two different people. We have o e crusty meteorologist about my age, that refuses to do it.

Royguy76

· #479 · 6 mo ago

I prefer no makeup personally. It wasn't until recently that she started wearing makeup, and I don't think it's for me.

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Betsycrant

· #480 · 5 mo ago (Edited)

I'm a woman who wears natural makeup, if any at all. I think makeup can be a great way to enhance someone's natural beauty. Still, I don't think a woman must wear makeup to be attractive.
I also think that it's important to note that men have different preferences, just like women do. And I think it's important for a woman to do what makes her feel good and confident.
That being said, I recommend checking out bringingbeauty.co for some tips and tricks on natural makeup and skincare. It's all about finding a balance that works for you and makes you feel confident.

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