Do People Treat You Differently When You Wear Makeup?

yes its true wen iam in makeup i feel more beautiful and confident and makeup is ment for ladies so why not look beautiful not too much but the much u require beauty is for ladies so we must look beautiful its ur rite to impress the guys.......

Perhaps I am treated differently when I wear makeup, because I feel differently when I am wearing it. I think that makeup allows me to feel more polished and confident, so I might actually be less timid and reserved when I have it on. Maybe, with the application of makeup, my own behavior changes, as it offers an increase to my confidence level. That change in my confidence could be the catalyst, which then allows others to treat me differently, to respond to me in a different way, then if I were not wearing a mask of makeup.

I think that people treat me different when I wear makeup. Makes me feel like I am more protected from certain preconceived judgements from the person approaching me.

I am a minimalist when it comes to make-up. A sheer foundation to cover any uneveness, a little blush on the cheekbones, a neutral eye shadow, no liner or mascara, subtle lip color and I am good to go. I guess I go by the Cover Girl era that I was raised in. When I see other women with too much make-up it makes me think that they are insecure with their natural look, trying to impress or trying to look younger. I am a professional but with the work I do, it matters more about input, capability and performance than how much make-up you wear.

that said, if u have had to have surgery (to fit in) no amount of makeup will change the fact that your natural face is being rejected.what does that say about our society? about being able to be respected in our natural bodies?

so much is subjective...i think it has to do with looking like u are conforming; that's reassuring to a lot of people.

I'm a 54 y/o woman with multiple health problems that cause severe pain and fatigue. I've always been a BBW, but I gained an extra 120 lbs. in the decade after I got sick. When faced with some potentially life-threatening issues last year, I overhauled my eating habits, and have since lost over 100 lbs.. I fully intend to lose the remaining 70 lbs, and to try to boost my spirits I recently dyed my hair to cover all the gray, and began wearing makeup again - not a lot, but enough to make a difference.

It has amazed me how differently people react to me now, and I'm still a fat, older woman! I used get treated like I was completely invisible - now both men and women greet me, react to me, and, smile at me more often, and treat me with much more respect and interest. I won't say I think that is all a good thing: I'm still the same person, and ideally, looks shouldn't matter so much. But it has been an interesting experience - people DO notice and it does affect perceptions and behavior..

I believe everything this author wrote! But I find as I grow older, less is more. Otherwise base finds its way into the cracks and creases. For many years I have been using face cream first. Too much blush is just too much, but a little is very flattering. A bit of eye color and always the mascara. I've stopped with the eyeliner -- too difficult to put on. I have a few choices in lip color but find just one that is my favorite no matter what I'm wearing. And the last added touch is a pair of earrings! They complete the picture. And don't forget a clean, shiny, well-kept hairdo ALL the time and keep the eyebrows in tow. Lots of compliments will come your way!

There is article after article that state that women who wear a "sensible amount of makeup", are promoted quicker and earn more money. The percentages range from 23-30% more. Women who chose to go without makeup can give the impression that: she has let herself go; doesn't put in the effort to look polished; can't be bothered with her appearance. I believe wearing even a small amount does give you a polished, professional, and complete look. Seek assistance from a department store makeup representative; they can be quite helpful in guiding you. Update your look from time to time; especially once you reach a 'certain' age.