How do I get my girlfriend to stop wearing so much make-up?

Question

I have tried before, but she gets extremely pissed or says that she has to cover up blemishes. (I think the make-up is causing the blemishes and if she would stop, it would clear up.)

Answer 1

Sad to say your girls deep issue is not so much that you are telling her not to wear make-up, but the big dilsike she has for herself without the makeup. I know what it is like to have blemishes and I have a boyfriend that is very sweet ( like you, I assume) and doesnt care if i dont try to cover them up.But I just dont feel to good about myself if I dont...

I wonder what makeup she is using... my blemishes healed even though I wore makeup and concealers but i had to invest in GOOD products that would heal while concealing. I highly recommend she drive to the local mall and a pay a visit to clinique's products. they have a whole line of products for girls like me and her =0).

Answer 2

As many other people suggested, make it a point to compliment her a lot whenever you catch her w/o makeup. This will make her feel more confident about going without makeup sometimes (I know this worked on me).
However, I have a cousin that always wore an ungodly amount of makeup and wore horrible colors that didn't compliment her at all. She wound up making herself look worse instead of complimenting her natural beauty (which is what make-up's for, btw). I went to a private school and it got bad enough that the head of the school actually had a Mary Kay woman come out to the school and teach everyone of a certain age how to PROPERLY apply makeup. After this, she started looking better. Many companies, sucy as Avon and Mary Kay have representatives that are willing to make house calls and teach the steps. If you want to spend the money, you could contact one and have them come out and just tell her that you want to spoil her and buy her new makeup (women usually like this), and let her pick out some. The representative would be able to guide her on shades and stuff. (Just tell the representative privately about the lil lesson, though. She can subtlely find a way to insert the lil lesson. After all, they're trained for this sort of thing)

Answer 3

Makeup is not usually the cause of pimples anymore than chocolate, potato chips, or masturbation. If her foundation makeup is bothering you, then I have to wonder if it's obvious or looks like clown makeup? If that's the case, maybe your girlfriend isn't savvy on foundations? Matching your actual skin color, applying with a makeup sponge, letting it absorb if it's liquid makeup before setting it with powder are all makeup tricks. Blending at the hairline and jawline are important. A good way to cover blemishes is to apply overall foundation first, then set it with powder, then put a little concealer on a cotton swab to dab over the blemishes. It's always a good idea to apply makeup in the same light that you will be seen. I prefer to apply my makeup in front of a window in natural sunlight so that I don't use too much. If it really bothers you, and she can't seem to get the hang of it, then maybe you could buy her a session at a salon that specializes in makeup application so that they could show her the proper procedure. Remember, you like (love), her for herself, not just her makeup. Good luck!

Answer 4

go to her house when she first wakes up. i don't know of any girl that wears makeup to bed because the makeup soaks into the pores and causes blemishes. when you see her tell her how wonderful she looks. make it a point to tell her that natural beauty and inner beauty is more meaningful to you. tell her thats why u go out with her, for who she is...not so much of what she looks like.

also she may just have an ance problem or doesn't use the right soap or she may be stressed. makeup isn't the only cause of zits but it doesn't help either.....a trick - heat helps. take her to the beach just to lay out. don't let her put makeup on because oils from the makeup or oils from her sweat caused by the makeup layering will come out and cause ance problems. the heat makes the clogged pore release and heal. tell her she doesn't have to impress anybody but u and that she already does impress you through various other things.

Answer 5

if she is worried about the blemishes, go with her to pick some products out that help get rid of the blemishes. or if you are comfortable in speaking honestly with each other, suggest that she go to a dermatologist who is an expert in the area and can help her clear them up also.

While doing all this, let her know that she is beautiful.

Answer 6

Just let her be! She believes that she looks good and that is all that matters. You have already told her and she did not listen to you. So why do you push it? Also, I disagree with you re makeup causing blemishes. If you use the wrong ones, the ones with oil, yes, they would cause acne, but not the ones like Physician Formula and many others that were made for people with acne.

Answer 7

You are right - too much make up does cause blemishes, because it blocks pores. Dont put any pressure on her (girls like to do everything opposite of what you say). However, always compliment her sincerely on a new feature every day when she is not wearing make up. Always find new ways to compliment her. Also tell her that you are not with her coz of her looks but coz of her personality - she will love you for it!!!

Answer 8

Suggestion: Buy her a "Day-at-the-Spa" where she can get a massage, a manicure/pedicure, and skin consultation/makeover/make-UNDER. Don't point out that the makeover is what you want her to pay attention to-just let her know you wanted to give her a day of relaxation and fun. Even if this isn't her idea of fun, she may really enjoy it at the end of the day! Now, when she comes home, stress how absolutely beautiful and she looks and how relaxed she seems (she probably really will be glowing). The best thing about these spa deals is that they give you a skin consultation that tells you exactly what you're doing wrong AND right for your complexion! If she sees herself with professional make-up, she may see how beautiful she can be with LESS.

Answer 9

tell her that you think she is sooo beautiful and that she should let more of her natural beauty show and wear less make-up. i don't know why she has a problem with you asking her to wear less make-up usually i would think a girl would be happy to hear that her bf wants her to wear less make-up. and if she is having a problem with trying to cover up blemishes by wearing so much makeup all she needs is some cover up stick which will cover up blemishes as it treats them.

Hope this helps!!! :-)

Answer 10

I have no clue, it's insecurity, women are very insecure. You can tell your girl she is the most beautiful girl and she'll feel special but she'll still wear all the make up in the world because she cares about what others, not just you think. Try this and you'll find out, i tried it myself on my buddy's wife. If a girl you know is wearing flip flops or sandals, just say casually, "what's wrong with your toes" from then on, everytime she's around you she will either wear socks or shoes or cover her feet up. That's because girls are so freaking insecure.