What others notice and think about your makeup

How much time do you typically give a new, blooming relationship before exposing your true self? More importantly, how long do you wait before exposing your true, naked, makeup free face? Personally, I like to start right away. It’s like ripping off a bandaid, the quicker you do it, the quicker they can get to know the real you. But, does your significant other even notice your makeup? You spend hours in front of the mirror blending and contouring, you expect someone to pay some attention your hard work. The truth is, they actually do take notice, but not in the ways you’d expect.

Women wear makeup for an abundance of reasons. For instance, I typically wear makeup when my face breaks out or I’m trying to look nice for my internship. I never thought others would have an opinion on what I chose to wear on my face. According to Health Guidance, a study done by Richard Russell (2009) found that the majority of women wear makeup to appear healthier, younger and overall more desirable. I agree with this. While I am also a firm believer in using make up for self expression, makeup definitely creates a younger more healthy appearance to any skin type. This study also suggests that certain colors of lipsticks, blushes and eye shadows have a significant psychological impact on most observers. It claims that the color red is the most appealing and noticed color within a person’s skin tone or makeup. They state that the color red suggests healthy fertility, blood flow and romantic attributes that are psychologically alluring. Speaking of the color RED...

What can I say? Taylor Swift can totally rock a red lip. That's a tough act to follow.

While makeup can suggest beauty and creativity, some are not impressed with the concept of wearing makeup. According to Allure, a study conducted by yougov.com concluded that 63% of men in America believe that women wear makeup in order to trick others into thinking they’re younger. Since when is looking fresh and youthful considered a trick? Even though it is flattering when others, especially those closest to you, notice and appreciate your makeup, you must wear it for yourself first and always. You should never wear makeup because someone wants you to or suggests you should. No one should ever be shamed for wearing or wanting to wear makeup.

https://www.allure.com/story/womens-response-to-makeup-shaming-men

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http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/17322/1/Why-Are-Men-Attracted-to-Women-Who-Wear-Makeup.html