Makeup Security Blanket
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Mar 11, 2012
Oana O.
Psychologists say that for an increasing number of women makeup has become a security blanket, a shield; they have reached the point where they will NOT go anywhere with a bare face. How important is makeup to you? Do you feel somehow protected by the products on your face?
Mar 11, 2012
Erin C.
A couple years ago when my acne was bad I couldn't go anywhere without makeup on. I even felt uncomfortable walking around my house without it. But once I got into a good routine and my skin cleared up some I realized that makeup should only be seen as another accessory not a necessity. I definitely like how I feel when I have makeup on because all my imperfections are gone and I've made everything look perfect but I now feel comfortable walking around school and going out without makeup on.
Mar 12, 2012
Theresa K.
I will always try to have at least tinted moisturizer on. I have always had terrible skin (acne, scarring, HUGE pores, redness) and it just makes me feel better to know my skin looks decent. I guess in a way I do feel protected, or at least a litle more put together if my skin looks at least ok. That's not to say I haven't gone out without makeup....but I feel like everyone is looking at my skin. lol I can see the truth in that research for sure.
Mar 12, 2012
Olivia M.
I love makeup soo soo much but i couldnt wear it everyday , i'd feel too caked up so i would'nt say it was a security blanket for me but i can see why it would be for some people!
Mar 12, 2012
Sofia C.
I can totally attest to this..how many women confidently go out without any sort of makeup? A really scarce number.
I personally dont necessarily have to put on pounds of makeup to do simple errands, but I do like looking my best...given the choice, who doesnt? I definitely feel more vulnerable without makeup. I'd like to explore more of the psychology behind it. Because it goes way beyond societal norms.
Mar 12, 2012
Khadijah A.
I'm not going to lie, makeup is my security blanket at the moment. I'm not entirely confident in the skin I have and in all honesty, if these scars were to ever go away, I'd do away with foundation completely. To me, makeup is a way to cover the imperfections that one feels about their face and it gives that major boost of confidence knowing that there is a temporary solution to such a frustrating problem.
Its a tedious task, but I love makeup -- may not be the biggest fan in foundation but give me a palette of colors for eyeshadow, and I'd have a ball.
Mar 12, 2012
Bria K.
i can go out without makeup, but I definitely feel so much better when i have it on. Even just foundation, mascara, eyeliner, and chapstic can make me feel a hundred times more confident. Although, I definitely feel my best when I have my bright eyeshadows on too.
Mar 12, 2012
Samantha C.
I will leave the house without it but I feel so much better with it on. If people weren't used to seeing me with makeup then it would probably be easier to go without it on a daily basis.
Mar 12, 2012
Victoria D.
Just yesterday I went shopping where I work without any makeup on. And I'm always known for wearing my bright eyeshadow and such. No one really said anything, but I just didn't feel like wearing it to go out of the house for 15 minutes!
I can go without it, but it's something I enjoy, and I enjoy doing it.
Mar 13, 2012
Soma S.
People that want to judge and call it a "security blanket" needs to find something better to do with their time. I can't understand why anyone would judge a person for making an effort to put their best foot forward when going out. I think everyone should make an effort to look good/feel good. I feel good days with no makeup, and with. Unless it's an unhealthy obsession that puts them in danger, people should just go and live their own lives to the fullest. =]
Mar 13, 2012
Myshel D.
I have met people that I've never seen without makeup... That no one has ever seen without makeup....lol. For people like that who obsess over it & feel ugly without it makes me feel bad for them because they have serious self esteem issues. For me, I don't wear makeup everyday and its not the end of the world if I don't have it on. I actually starting wearing full-on makeup last year. I love makeup, learning about it, especially to work with it, to transform myself for a day, or whenever-- for fun. Or to just make a difference in someone's else look to make them feel better. I feel good with it or with out it :)
Mar 13, 2012
Kirsten H.
I usually have some makeup on, whether it's concealer or a bit of eyeliner. If I'm feeling extra lazy though, I'll walk out of my house with nothing on my face and a rats nest on my head (I have extremely curly hair so it's not a hard look to achieve in the morning.) I'm really shy so, when I do have makeup on, it's usually bright and colorful to let people see a little of my personality.
Mar 13, 2012
Jennie A.
I have really bad acne scarring so i really dont like leaving the house without any makeup but if i have to run to the gas station or run to get coffee in the morning i wont wear any makeup but i do feel really self conscience when i go places without my makeup but i have done it before i just dont like to!
Mar 13, 2012
Rai C.
I love wearing makeup, but I have no issues with going outside the house without makeup on. I've never felt like makeup was something that I needed.
Mar 13, 2012
Nyoka A.
I love make-up and I absolutely hate when people tell me "you don't need it". Though they are right, I like make-up. I see it as fun not as some sort of protection from my insecurities. I can go out bare or with make-up depending on my mood.
Mar 14, 2012
Alexirisha G.
I love a natural look during the day. I only wear make-up when I am dressed up most times. If I want to experiment with a new product or look I wear it during the day just to see if I am comfortable with it. At home I never wear make-up and I keep my hair natural. I don't feel like I need it for a security blanket. I do have allergies sometimes. When I am experiencing symptoms I will wear a little eye make-up and lip gloss during the day.
Mar 14, 2012
Shelley W.
I'm confident with it on and without it. Make-up doesn't make me a better person...it just makes me feel good when I'm wearing it.
Mar 14, 2012
Kika C.
I feel more confident with makeup on because I feel like I'm displaying one of my abilities, like putting an outfit together. So for me, it's a lot like I don't ALWAYS need to dress cute, I feel fine not having makeup on if I truly have no one to impress. But you never know who you'll run into, so I think it's appropriate to always want to put your best face forward! (:
Mar 15, 2012
Linsey W.
For me i just depends on where I'm going. I feel fine going out bare faced. :33
Mar 15, 2012
Ashley G.
I used to be really bad, I never stepped foot out of my house without putting 10 lbs of makeup on, now I can go days and not put any on but I don't feel as confident without it.
Mar 15, 2012
Alison G.
I also used to be really bad I had to wear colorful eyeshadows everyday, or couldn;t leave the house with out eyeliner... Now I dont really even wear makeup everyday... Now of course at work where I have to look my best, or going out somewhere special I doll up, but I go for more natural looks.
Mar 15, 2012
Bianca T.
I think makeup is most definitely a security blanket to most women. I'm very lucky that I've never had a problem with acne, but even still, I feel more comfortable when I have a bit of tinted moisturiser and mascara on. It makes me feel more confident and I find that I'm treated better.
An example is when I go makeup shopping. If I go bare-faced, none of the sales assistants/makeup artists bat an eyelid at me and they flock towards the women who are dolled up with pounds of makeup piled on.
Another example is at the airport. The staff seem to be extra helpful, cheerful and nice when I don't look like a zombie.
Mar 16, 2012
Samirah G.
Mar 16, 2012
Deanna R.
I love makeup, but I do not feel that is a secruity blanket for me! I go many days bare face and I still feel just as wonderful. I think of makeup as something fun not so much as trying to mask anything or hide anything.
Mar 16, 2012
Zoe S.
It's way less of a security blanket than it used to be for me. On most days now I'll just wear powder, mascara and blush. But I used to have a full face of makeup everyday. If I'm just lounging around my house, I won't even bother unless I'm going to see someone who isn't a close friend. If I'm just watching a movie with a friend or something I don't really care.