Why do women wear makeup?

Question

I doesn't hide anything if you're ugly on the inside too.

Answer 1

Women wear makeup because they are either A) insecure or B) they believe it makes them look/feel prettier.

Your right..it doesn't hide anything and it is very superficial. The only way to get a girl to ween off of the makeup and superficial things is to try and give her some confidence. A lot of women don't even leave the house without it on...kinda depressing huh?

I only wore it because it was fun..different colors..diff expressions..and i liked how the black made my baby blues pop. But for the past 2 years i have gone natural and i feel a lot better. I dont have to worry about anything..if no one likes to look at me then hey..better for me not to worry about anything..plus i dont have to worry about getting up early to put it on and it takes me 15 mins in the morning.

However, some special occasions call for it but when i get the chance it comes off!

Answer 2

If used right, make-up can really enhance a gal's best features and polish her look.

I had a friend back in high school who was a "Goth". She wore a LOT of make-up which changed how she looked, but she was happy with it.

I always preferred to look more natural. For a few years, I even stopped wearing makeup altogether. But I find that easier to do only when you're younger. Like when you're in high school or college, or working in a non-office job (I used to work at an aquarium and as a tutor).

Now that I'm older and I have an office job, I don't really have a choice anyway. Most women are expected to look "professional" in an office environment. That usually goes beyond dressing neatly to making sure we've brushed our hair and wear makeup. Even a little face powder and some eyeliner and lipstick helps.

No one wants to work with someone who's all pimply, or whose skin looks oily, or someone who looks tired or like that just "don't care". Imagine going to a job interview or meeting a client without any makeup on? It sounds superficial, but unfortunately that's the modern society we live in.

Besides, even if you were a gal with a beautiful soul, no guy is going to look at you if you're just plain. You still have to be able to get some attention and compete with the "bad girls" with the red lipstick on.

Answer 3

I'm a woman and by no means ugly inside or out. On the inside I'm absolutely beautiful. But I wear make-up often only to enhance my beauty. I have very fair skin and large greenish blue eyes and rather full lips. I wear natural colors very close to my natural color. I like to wear make-up, I guess it's a girl thing. My make-up isn't heavy or overstated but I think it enhances my natural beauty which actually radiates from inside. Happy New Year.

Answer 4

I feel makeup is made to enhance your natural beauty and to help hide minor skin flaws.......they do make makeup now for burn patients that help to hide many of their scars.....other women where makeup because it makes them feel better about themselves.......but you are right makeup doesn't hide "ugly" when it comes to being a person

Answer 5

Because society is all about the outside and not the inside. Sucha shame.
Makeup makes people feel better about themselves and who wouldnt want to look good like the model that their boyfriend thinks is so hot?
lol this doesnt apply to me. I am married and thats not an issue here.

Answer 6

well... I dont really all i wear is soft lips chap stick and face wash tht makes my skin glow. Some women do because it plays up there big and great features. And sometimes they wear makeup to hide some imprefections they may have and are nervous to be exposed to the world with. I hope I helped! -Laura

Answer 7

We have our reasons and most involve guys. We do it to feel good about ourselves or to give base looks to our faces.We also do it to attract men. Some women treat it like a tan. Various reasons for various women. Yeah sometimes its bad for ourselves and some people say we're hiding things but if you're true to yourself makeup wont change you. Plus, beauty costs: whether its pain ( emotionally, physically), money, ect.

Answer 8

I don't cuz think about it it's called make up which means your making up for a lack of something. Natural beauty is better cuz makeup is bad for your skin. And you still look the same underneath

Answer 9

Why should you care?!
Anyways, it's because we want to enhance our beauty. To makes us feel better about ourseleves. Maybe if Hollywood didn't make it seem like celebrities were the prettiest and are so perfect, we wouldn't need to buy makeup. Celebrities aren't prettiest and arent perfect.

Answer 10

To add a little something extra to that already great look. It does make you feel good when you know you look good. Therefore, a lot of women...I'll say the majority... wear it to make themselves feel better about themselves.