how can i get used to going out without make-up?

Question

i am very pale and everyone says i look ill without it. however i would like to be free of the bind of having to put on eyeliner etc when i go out the door

Answer 1

I would say that you should start wearing less and less make up like start putting on a little less each day and get used to it

Answer 2

Moisturizer, bronzer, mascara, and lipgloss or chapstick. That would take a total of like 3 minutes.

For a moisturizer your skin is better protected if it has an SPF. For fair/pale skin you may want to bypass the tinted and just go with sheer. Then use a very light colored bronzer. Just to add some warmth. Apply the bronzer to the cheeks, eyelids, just a bit on the tip of the nose and sweep across the forehead. All the places you would naturally get some color if you were outside.
Blistex has chapstick called Liptint that is awesome. Just a bit of color and lots of shine.

After all the bronzer is applied take a BIG brush and sweep it all over your face to blend. Then you are good to go.

Answer 3

My slowly wearing less and less, your become more accustomed to wearing less make-up.
If its just the 'bind" of having to put on makeup daily, there are other options.

You could get your eyelashes tinted, so you won't need mascara. You could also go to a spa and have them tattoo an eyeliner on you (I personally don't not agree with but I know a few women who have had this done and swear by it). Moisturizer with a tint is a nice alternative to full on makeup.

Make-up doesn't have to be a chore...or have to take a long time to put on. Basics are concealer to cover any spots, mascara, lib gloss with tint and bronzer/blush.

If you want to to the minimalistic thing, just be careful. The few occasions you decide to wear makeup (wedding, etc.) when you put some on, you will have a tendency to feel "over-done...like a hooker" since your not used to wearing any.

Answer 4

If you really cannot bear the thought of not having any make up on, have you thought about permanent make up? You can get all sorts now, semi permanent and permanent, ie. eyeliner, lip liner/colour. Or what about an eyelsh tint if your lashes are pale. That looks natural but frames the eye nicely and lasts about 6 weeks. You can also have eyelash perms as well that give the illusion of longer, more luscious lashes without the need for mascara. I sometimes do this before I go on holiday as who can be bothered with make up on the beach??

Answer 5

I know sometimes it's a hassle to feel as though you have to have a full face of make up just to leave the house. My suggestion to you is, if you don't have the best skin, to minimise your make up, instead of wearing none at all. Use tinted moisturizer. Use this instead of your normal moisturizer AND foundation. It will even out your skin tone within looking too caked on, and it's a time saver too. Alternatively, you could use a facial moisturizer that has a small amount of fake tan. This would build up a little colour on your face and you wouldn't have to wear foundation. A little mascara also goes a long way. It can really open up the eyes and create quite a dramatic difference. It also takes about two seconds to apply. If you have to choose one eye make up product, go for mascara over eye liner or shadow. Lastly, slick on a bit of clear lip balm, this will protect your lips and give them a bit of shine. And you're good to go :)

Answer 6

i would suggest that if u r very pale then...try a natural gradual fake tan like ST Tropez or johnsons holiday skin for a natural light tan that wont make u look orange!!!, and all the make u will then need is a good curling mascara and a nice natural lipglaze for the lips. u dont need to cake it on! im not the darkest of skin, and can sometimes look very pale so i use a fake tan and then just add a bit of mascara and a lipgloss! Good Luck :)

Answer 7

You should go and get a darker foundation than your skin ( i mean like you should get like a tan foundation) pour (yes i said pour, liquid is the best foundation) a small amount in to a small bowl and a little water to light it up a little bit. then with a small paint brush( yes i said paint brush, this is for testing if it looks good on your face) apply to a area on your face. Never try foundation on your hand, your face and hand have different tans (skin color) then add a small bit of water if it seems to dark. when its the perfect color or tan, then apply to face. Always apply foundation in small portions, that way your not or using your foundation and your not wasting any of the foundation you bought.

I would also wear some mascara to bring out your eyes. if you want you could put on some lip gloss but i wouldn't just mascara and foundation is natural looking.

if you feel unsure about this, go to your local lord&Taylors or Bon-Ton of Kauffmens and have a make up artist do it for you . they work wonders.

hope you find this useful!!

Answer 8

tinted moisturiser, Laura Mercier do a good one, or fake tan & using eyelash curlers & a bit of mascara & maybe lip gloss all quicker than doing full make up.

Also I think you will get more confident about not wearing make up as you get used to seeing yourself without it - I hardly wore any this summer as I had a bit of a tan & much preferred it, still only using tinted moisturiser now unless I'm out for the night & it is much quicker both morning & night !!!

Answer 9

i'm pale also but i can't go out without my make up on, it hides my blemishes and gives me more confidence. instead of you using foundation, try a tinted moisturiser instead !! this will mean you will look less pale but you won't have to mess around with all the other make-up then unless you want to.

Answer 10

try a spray tan there only bout 10 pound from ya local salon no worry about it going orange then, i gives ya a lot more confidence when ya feel healthy with a golden glow , try it you ll get loads of compliments and wont need any make up, also get ya eye lashes tinted it lasts for bout 6 weeks good luck