A no-makeup question.

Jan 30, 2015

Alexis C.

I go makeup free a lot more often than I do wear makeup so it's super easy for me to not wear makeup. I've never experienced anyone treating me differently because I was or wasn't wearing makeup so I'm sorry that you felt that you were treated differently just because you weren't wearing makeup. Doesn't really seem like those people are true friends, in my opinion.

Jan 30, 2015

Sarah B.

I think when I go out without makeup, I sometimes feel less confident because I haven't taken the time on myself that morning. Otherwise no. Love yourself either way. Confidence shines through with or without makeup.

Jan 30, 2015

CPT- Lili R.

I understand, I started getting treated differently at the place where I used to work

Jan 30, 2015

Leslie D.

I Get treated different when I just wear Mascara than when I go all out so I understand Girl.

Jan 30, 2015

Shanae J.

I feel the same as Alexis. I go makeup free more than I go out wearing makeup.

Jan 30, 2015

Shanae J.

The only bad thing is my dark circles but I feel like the people who know me know it's because I'm constantly watching all these kids, 24/7. Anyone else, I don't really care lol.

Jan 30, 2015

CPT- Lili R.

Ehh just like you they were just acquaintance so it didn't bother me 😊

Jan 30, 2015

Erica K.

Have you considered that you are treated differently because you are acting different or giving off a different vibe when you are not wearing makeup?

Jan 30, 2015

Alexis C.

I've only been really into makeup for about 2 years, I didn't wear it all through high school or anything. If I did then I probably wouldn't be as confident as I am while I'm makeup free (:

Jan 30, 2015

Kitty K.

Erica makes a great point! I was just sitting here thinking;
Are we really treated differently or are we just oblivious to the boost of confidence make up gives us?
Hmmm I may want to experiment that. I have never treated anyone different with or without make up, and I have seen personality changes when I do something as simple as applying mascara on someone else.

Jan 30, 2015

Luke C.

I wore no make up to work last week cus my skin is so good and someone said I look like death, straight to the bronzer I went 😂😂

Jan 30, 2015

Kimberley T.

When I don't wear makeup out (like when I have uni at 8 and have to leave the house at 6 to get there) I get a lot of compliments about my skin. I feel way more confident going out without makeup if I have just cleaned my face. :)

Jan 30, 2015

Fer M.

Well what happens to me is that they say I look so naive and younger and with make up I look grown up and got a serious face. don't know why.

Jan 30, 2015

Erica H.

I also can see where when you're not wearing makeup and are feeling conscious about that, you may be more conscious of things that have always been that way. Like how someone acts can seem normal when you're feeling confident but when you're not, you'll notice things that never bothered you before. I don't think that really made sense but yeah haha.

Jan 30, 2015

Breeze T.

Great points!
I was thinking...If you're used to wearing makeup but one day you decide not to, you may feel that you are treated differently because of the lack of makeup, when in reality how people treat you probably doesn't depend on you at all. Sometimes people treat others according to their mood.

I watched a video a while back, by Buzzfeed, about not wearing makeup for a week (they also did another video about starting to wear makeup for a week).
Found it! 
http://youtu.be/CjWtqLLrKJk

Jan 30, 2015

Shelley W.

I have makeup free days. And people do notice and for the most part I get positive responses...compliment me about my skin or some of said they were looking forward to seeing my eye look for the day. As far as complete strangers...nope. And even if they did frown at me I wouldn't give a flying hoot and not give them a second thought. Once you hit my age you start to not care what others think. I find nothing more beautiful than a girl who allows her inner beauty to come thru since it translates to the exterior.

Jan 30, 2015

Ari M.

I rarely wear makeup
Only to important parties
I feel and look better without makeup so people usually react positively to me
I actually started wearing more recently and developed some self consciousness about lack of make up so I'm off it for now

People pick up body language very easily so I agree with Erica
You might've acted self conscious the whole time so people stayed away

Jan 30, 2015

Monica K.

I enjoy wearing makeup. on the weekends is when I don't have a real reason to put it on and it gives my skin a break. anyway I work in sales, about 5 years ago while working at a big change store we took turns some girls wearing makeup and some not. The girls who did their makeup did better in sales and customers thought they were "more knowledgeable" it was interesting and sad.
I feel more confident wearing makeup so I'm sure that shows on the outside.

Jan 30, 2015

Alison G.

Can you give me any make up tips for 53 years old It seems as though I either am wearing too much or not enough. I can't get it right! Thank  you!

Jan 30, 2015

Angela J.

I had a friend in hs who did a sociology experiment about this and it turned out people were not as nice to her and were less likely to help her when she needed it. I know there are many variables and her experience is hers alone but it was still upsetting to hear.

Jan 30, 2015

Emily B.

Angela that's really interesting! And kinda sad to hear those results!

I don't really wear makeup. I just got into it a few months ago. If I do wear some it's only bb cream so I don't really see this issue, but I can understand what you're saying. It'd be interesting to try it a few more days and see what happens

Jan 30, 2015

Lela B.

Alison G. , you might want to start your own thread to get advice, because not very many people are going to notice your question here!

Jan 30, 2015

Alura J.

Hmmm, when I go without makeup sometimes my friends would ask if I was feeling a little under the weather. I'm very fair, so my veins under my eyes (blue colored) can be seen and kinda darkens that whole area. I feel like they didn't avoid me but it did get annoying when everyone kept asking me if I was sick :( I wore an average amount of makeup on most days ( subtle eye makeup, mascara, concealer, blush, chap stick).

Now there was this one girl who wore a full face of makeup, Like the wholeeee works, and I remember her coming to school one day with none on. She looked completely different and I saw some girls that she normally hung out with not talk to her, kinda avoided her. Personally, when she walked in the classroom that day I was more taken aback because I didn't recognize her at first. That was the only time I saw her with no makeup, one day out of the school year.

Jan 30, 2015

Mallory L.

The first time I went to work without makeup I noticed a slight difference in people's response to me, but I also realized that could be because I felt a bit more self-conscious so that lack of confidence probably showed. Now I wear bare minimum makeup or no makeup at all if I want to with complete confidence and it's like I'm wearing a full face.

Jan 30, 2015

Heidi M.

I think people treat people differently when they don't wear makeup and when they don't put effort into their overall appearance.

I read a study once where they polled different mall employees and over 90% admitted that they treat people a lot better when they put effort into their appearance.

I have noticed for myself too, that I am treated better when I have my makeup on and a cute outfit vs if I went out in my sweats with no makeup on.