How long can you go without makeup (color, guys, ingredients)

[NewbiePoster]

I think women without makeup are more approachable. That fake mask puts up a kind of barrier. When I look at before/after pics, I usually prefer the "before". They look more real, and girl-next-doorsy. I don't need the Hollywood look.

[Twinkle Toes]

I have to look polished and professional for work, and of course, when I compete in ballroom dance, I have on SO much makeup that Tammy Faye Baker would be jealous!!! But when I don't have to put on the dog, I cruise around without makeup and I just don't even care anymore if people see me without it. I look fine without makeup, but I think I look better with it. When I don't have to wear it I am simply too lazy to put it on. I'd rather just be able to roll out of bed, shower, brush and floss and GO!!! (Oh yeah - forgot to say "get dressed". Nobody wants to see this old bird without clothes! LOL!)

[Ashley868]

I only wear makeup on weekends, and even that is pushing it. I only ever put on eyeliner and mascara and that's it if I do. So if someone challenged me to do it, I could with no problem. I am not pretty, but I don't really find that makeup really helps either way. I've actually been told that I am brave because I don't wear it, and I am not even sure how to take that. I don't know if that's insult for me, or for everyone in general. Either way I found it to be a rude and uncalled for opinion. No one is brave just because they don't wear makeup.

[ylisa7]

Geez I don't even own any makeup. I think it was because my mother didn't allow me to wear any when I was growing up. She told me I was pretty enough and didn't need it. So whether or not I need it now I haven't makeup any in many years and I am 47. BTW, most of the women I know don't wear any and we range in age from our 20's to our 70's.

[Ohky0815]

I wore a tiny (pin size) bit to cover a blemish today. I dont wear make up. I dont believe its something I need to do. (Modesty reasons)

[DaniellaG]

I go long periods with no make up. I feel I look better with some though it always looks natural.
Growing up my mom never left the house without make up. Even just going to the grocery store. She has gotten a little better about it now that she is older and I give her praise for doing so.

[CSD610]

Originally Posted by nezlie

This 20 year old has gone over 200 days..... yes, she's closing in on one year. Look at her pic..... hard to believe, isn't it?

What's the longest you've ever gone?

She says that every girl, no matter what they look like, is typically unhappy with her appearance. Interesting little article.

https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/would-y...654012109.html

I've gone without makeup for almost 15 years now and did not have to make an announcement about it.

[DR2012]

Years. I hardly wear it. When I do, it is usually just powder or some concealer to cover a zit.
I never wear blush, lipstick, or ANYTHING on the eyes.

[WildCard~]

Originally Posted by nezlie

This 20 year old has gone over 200 days..... yes, she's closing in on one year. Look at her pic..... hard to believe, isn't it?

What's the longest you've ever gone?

She says that every girl, no matter what they look like, is typically unhappy with her appearance. Interesting little article.

https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/would-y...654012109.html

Well I'm 50, so when and if I do wear it, just blush clear lip gloss curl my lashes..Never been into lip stick or foundation myself, eye makeup...

[Bluesmama]

Couldn't do it. I've been wearing it for at least 45 years and it is such a part of me that I'd never get over the shock of stepping out without it. Even at home I usually dab on a bit of lip color. I often run errands with nothing on my face because my complexion is good, but I'll apply a little mascara and definitely reach for that lipstick. I like makeup and it makes me happy. Going naked-faced for any self-contest would hold no interest for me.