Is it normal that i don't wear make-up and never will?

Every since I was a child, I have found make-up to be disgusting. Now, that I am older I don't think it's gross but I don't use it and never will. Honestly, I'm cute and I don't think I need to pay some make-up company to make myself look better. Also, my boyfriend says he loves waking up to the same person everyday. This includes eyeliner, mascara, concealer or anything that you put on your face that isn't lip balm or naturally there.

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  • squirtle

    im guessing this is the reason for the "IIN that girls who don't wear makeup think they are superior?" post?

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    • disthing

      Just noticed that too ha

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  • thinkingaboutit

    Thinking of yourself as cute is not conceited. But if its done right, why wouldn't you let makeup make you even more beautiful once in a while? Whatever, its a matter of preference.

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  • Good. Too many women are make-up dependant now, it would be good to see someone without make-up all over their face.

    Unlike what other people have said about being conceited, I wouldn't say you are at all. You're confident, not conceited.

    Good job on not giving in to make-up to look or feel better.

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    • cali202

      Thank you. And I am confident like everyone else in this world should be. There is nothing wrong with that. It only becomes a problem when people have too much of it or a lack of. There is nothing worse than someone who refers to themselves as ugly or always complains about the way they look. And the people who boast about their looks and criticize others are just as bad.

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      • Completely agree.

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  • PumpkinKate

    It's wonderful that you're confident in your looks and don't feel the need to wear makeup! I think there is a bit too much focus on beauty as the media portrays it, and some women fall into that a bit too much.

    That being said, and I could be misinterpreting the spirit of your post, but... it seems as though you have a fair amount of disdain for makeup in general? I apologize if I'm wrong in reading it that way, but if it is the case, perhaps think of this:

    Not everyone out there is going to be thinking about makeup the same way you do. Sure, a lot of people feel beautiful without it, and that's great! But some people aren't reliant on makeup for their self-esteem, they don't do it to impress others, and they hate the whole pop-culture that sells insecurity in order to make money

    ...and they wear makeup!

    I'm one of them :) I have met several people with a similar idea as me: we're artists, cosplayers, fans and avid supporters of visual stimuli! Every time I put on makeup, I have a blank canvas that is my face, and there are so many artistic things I can do, painting it for the love of visual aesthetics. From accentuating features & bone-structure, to drawing on a cybernetic-looking panel for a costume, makeup is a fun tool for someone like me :)

    Just thought the other perspective might be worth considering.

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    • Saycheese

      I agree on this also. I just love the creativity of it.

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    • NeuroNeptunian

      This.

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    • cali202

      You are right. I just have a great disdain for make-up in general. It's something that has creeped me out as a kid and still to this day, I have never even touched it.

      And you are right. That is a positive aspect of make-up because you are creating art or in some cases portraying a different character and make-up is one of the basis for it. That's completely understandable.

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  • RinTin

    Yeah. In 10th grade an acquaintance of mine asked me if I had any eyeliner (I think she ran out or forgot it at home) but I only had mascara (or someone else gave it to her I don't remember) and she put the mascara on like it was eyeliner. haha.

    Let's not forget that just because a girl wears makeup doesn't mean she's insecure. She could find it fun or is just in the habit. I mean why do girls get their nails done right? Why do people do their hair or dress nicely?

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    • cali202

      Nice story but I don't know the difference between the two :P

      This only applies to me. I could care less about what other people choose to do. Let's face it, make-up has become the norm. I am not implying that she is insecure if she wears it, I'm just saying I don't wear and this is why. I wish I made it more clear earlier.

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      • RinTin

        Sorry I was referring to what anime7 said XD, though I know it's easy to misinterpret what people say on the internet. I just wanted to put it out there.

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  • I dont wear make-up either though I find myself ugly. I think its normal you dont wear make-up. c'

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    • Anime7

      I bet you're a very beautiful girl.

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      • Thanks C: But I still see what I see...

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    • Captain_Kegstand

      I bet your not ugly. :)

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      • C: thanks

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    • cali202

      Please always believe that you are beautiful. There is some guy out there who probably thinks you are the most beautiful woman in the world but first you have to believe it yourself.

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      • thank you. C: I'll try but in the end I'll probably get discouraged..

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  • bleach_baby

    Ugh, the same person every day

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  • westoptic

    Totally normal! I am almost 21 and wear makeup maybe a maximum of 10 times a year (on special occasions) for the following reasons:

    1) In my opinion, it's a massive waste of money that I could spend on other things I consider more valuable.
    2) It takes up too much time to put on and take off
    3) You have to avoid so many things, worrying about the rain, or crying or rubbing your face or your eyes and you makeup gets fucked.
    4) It makes my skin break out in pimples or get really itchy and uncomfortable
    5) It presents a false image of who I really am and an artificial expectation of how I will look every single day.
    6) I'm happy and comfortable with the way I look without makeup, even with my scars, pimples and imperfections.

    I don't ever bring it up or brag about not wearing make up and I think most women look beautiful with make up on, and I love how each and every one of us uses different kinds of make up to highlight parts of our facial features. I just personally choose not to wear it.

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  • dillin

    I hats makeup and padded bras. When I see a girl with fake bullshit like that on, I like to imagine a dude walking around d with a 10 inch strapon in his pants.

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  • hottmess

    Sounds like you think you are way too good looking for your own good. Haha, I have met girls like you and you are usually bitches who make other people feel like shit for wearing makeup.

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  • dom180

    I have certain views on make-up. I don't like it when make-up is used to hide "imperfections" or create some false attempt at mimicking natural beauty, such as using blusher or concealer. If make-up is used to make an affect that doesn't intend to mimic natural beauty, such as using eyeliner or mascara, I have no issue with this because there is no pretense at natural beauty.

    This is because in my mind eyeliner and mascara (examples again, of course) don't occur naturally; nobody is born with eyeliner on. People who wear it don't seek to look perfect, they seek to look different. I'm okay with this because it is not linked to an ideal standard of beauty.

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  • NocturnePonyFan

    Hey, to each their own. Personally, I don't wear makeup every day, but I enjoy putting it on when I feel like it (and being a theatre actress, I have to have my face all painted up when I'm doing a show, but when I'm not in one, I really like the feeling of my face not being weighed down by heavy makeup). It's normal to wear makeup, and it's normal not to wear makeup.

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

    http://isitnormal.com/story/is-it-normal-that-girls-who-dont-wear-makeup-think-they-are-superior-118842/

    Do you two know each other?

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    • cali202

      Skank actually isn't in my vocabulary, where I am from we use the term hoe but no I don't know her. I actually think that it's quite silly for her to assume that every girl who doesn't wear make-up has the same opinion. Isn't that a form of stereotyping?

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      • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

        just found it odd to have two very different posts so close together.

        although i would hope you wouldn't call someone a skank or whore for wearing makeup, as someone did to her

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

    it depends on how you act about it.

    if you feel you don't have to wear makeup, fine. but do not use that as a means to put other women down if they choose a different path.

    (because that doesn't add to your own beauty but subtracts from it)

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    • cali202

      And besides my best friend refers to herself as "the make-up whore" and I think she looks absolutely beautiful with it on. But it's not for me. And to put others down in general is awful and judging by your previous comments you seem to have something against those who don't wear make-up. I don't know why but maybe you had a bad experience?

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      • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

        Actually no, you assumed wrong.

        What you sense is my bias against people who put others down. At the start of this thread I wasn't sure if this was against others for being different or not.

        There's only been ONE time I've been biased against someone over makeup and it was at someone FOR wearing makeup. Mainly because I had to wake this chick up cos she was already LATE to her watch (Navy) and then she proceeded to spend 10-20 minutes putting her makeup on.

        O_o screw that.

        but other than that one female, i personally don't give a rat's sphincter what anyone else wears. or doesn't wear.

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    • cali202

      Ummm...I mentioned this before but I don't really give a damn what other people decide to do. This only applies to me.

      And of course it doesn't add to beauty. I am just an average joe. I don't consider myself any better than the next girl. I just think that it's a shame that confidence in myself is frowned upon. Would you rather me refer to myself as ugly? Sheesh.

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      • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

        perhaps the problem here is that you're assuming more than what i said?

        and maybe it's me but ... in questioning you on your motives i seemed to hit a sensitive spot.

        perhaps that's something to consider, why you might be sensitive over being asked about your motives?

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        • cali202

          Yeah you did hit a nerve. I get annoyed easily especially when I have to keep defending myself to people who don't know anything about me and start assuming things that arent true. And I also just like to get my point across too until I am blue in the face. But I dont care anymore and this is why I don't do these online things very often.

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          • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

            Ah. that explains it.

            but we should be good now... since you now realize i hold no bias against you for wearing or not wearing makeup.

            =)

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            • cali202

              Yes we are fine. In fact, I have more respect for you for sticking up for the "little guy" :)

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  • Saycheese

    Yes I believe that a lot of women take make-up as making them look better. But like so all humans are born beautiful in their own ways.

    But you also have to think about the fact that make-up does protect your skin and actually can make it much healthier. That's why I use foundation nowadays. Also like what Pumpkinkate said I like to use other cosmetics just for the creative part of it.

    I use to use it to cover up the flaws on my face, because I do have a skin condition on my face that looks like acne. It can simply be covered up by foundation.

    But I myself truely think I'm beautiful with make up or without it. :) And I'm happy that you feel beautiful too.

    It most certainly is normal to not wear make-up.

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  • Anime7

    I think it's great that you accept yourself like that. A lot more girls should have this mentality. By the way your boyfriend sounds like a great guy.

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