I don't wear any make-up. Its not because I'm overly-confident, but because I know I look better without it, I don't know how to use it, and I wouldn't want to even if I did know how and I looked better with it. I like to be natural as possible, and its just a hassle.
I think looking good without make-up would be more of a turn-on to guys.

I find wearing some make up normal, as long as it doesn't look over done. I just wear the basics, a bit of foundation, some mascara, maybe some blush for subtle color or some light eyeshadow if i feel like it. I don't think I carry dramatic make up well anyway and I don't like feeling like I went and put a mask on. Whenever my brother sees girls with a lot of makeup on he just says "Girls are such liars"

I put on minimal makeup--like, a little powder and some mascara. That's about it, other than chapstick. Haha. I actually only wear makeup for the first few weeks of school, then I just stop caring. Besides, I think natural beauty is the best, you know? I don't try to hide anything. That would be like lying

It's the opposite for me. I have low self-confidence, but I hardly wear makeup. I might wear eyeliner and mascara to church or when I'm going out once in a while, but I'm always natural every other time.

My sister, on the other hand, wears a whole bunch of stuff and has high self-confidence.

So . . . I don't know. I personally think makeup is stupid and it covers up who you really are.

Here's the thing:  There's good makeup and there's bad makeup.  It has to do with your makeup philosophy.

Good makeup is when a person follows a philosophy of using makeup to accentuate and highlight her features, to make best of what nature has given her, instead of trying to create something that is not there.  If a woman has stunning eyes, by all means, go ahead and make them really pop with the appropriate shadow and tint. 

Good makeup also does the same thing with outfits and the way a woman feels about herself in that outfit.  Choosing the right makeup combination can also have a huge effect on your outfit, and on your overall look.

Bad makeup is when a person follows a philosophy of using makeup to cover what she perceives to be flaws and replace her natural look with another look that is not who she really is because she doesn't like who she really is.

True, I hold no grudges against a woman who has bad skin and uses a heavier foundation; just as I don't think any body would fault somebody for applying a concealer and matte powder to cover a badly-timed pimple.  But using makeup to create a whole new artificial appearance is, in general, a pretty bad idea (unless you're a fashion model and going full Kevin Aucoin or something).  Not only does it make a woman look unconfident, it just doesn't look good, period.  A woman may be able to get away with wearing outfits that aren't her, but if she puts on makeup that is not "her", it shows.

And guys, even the clueless ones, can naturally spot it a mile away -- it's intuitive instinct.  The good guys who are looking for a confident woman will see the makeup.  If it's good makeup, it will attract them.  If it's bad makeup, it will repulse them.  The bad guys though, who are just looking to hook-up-and-dump, can also spot it; except they'll stay away from the ones who look confident and go for the ones with the bad makeup who look like they have low self-esteem as easy prey.

If a girl wants to feel more beautiful by wearing makeup, then why not? It's a little different if she refuses to let anyone see her without makeup, I guess, because then she is hiding something...but is wearing some makeup to feel more attractive much different than wearing clothing that flatters your figure more and "hides" the areas you're not as confident about?

I am kind of like your friend. I appreciate a girl who likes to show her natural beauty. Too much make up is like you are hiding something. If a girl is already beautiful enough without her makeup, there's no point to having makeup. Don't get me wrong, a little blush or cover here and there is fine. But too much is ickies.

@tialoca_talks@xanga - I'm only fifteen lol I'm just in the tenth grade...I don't want to think about not being young anymore ha, even though I realize that it's almost inevitable 

I only wear make up for church, dates and if there's going to be pictures.  And not even every Sunday, or every date anymore.  When I do, usually it's eye liner and mascara.  Sometimes adding eye shadow, sometimes not eye liner.  I almost never wear anything else.

@lauralen@xanga - Hi Lauren. 

Good point, btw.  Relating to this same concept, good makeup is like a good outfit -- it accentuates what you naturally have, and makes you look better without trying to overcompensate.

For example, larger girls who wear really tight clothing because they think it makes them look skinnier.  Sorry, but those muffin tops hanging over your two-sizes too big bulging pants -- just makes you look fat, and pathetic on top of that. 

However, a larger girl who embraces what she's been given and wears clothing that works for her body style, often looks incredible because of it -- for example, wide-hipped, pear-shaped women who wear empire-cut dresses.  Looks great on them, and they're not hiding -- they're actually accentuating and making use of the good stuff.

@the_last_kiss - Hi back.

Well said. The two are very similar. Your expansion is just a bit more eloquent - but I am really losing brain capabilities now...no more A/R...

There may be one, but.. it depends. Makeup is an eye-catcher, so if you're not confident you're less likely to try to draw attention to yourself. Then again, wearing too much makeup can be a sign of insecurity. Or a newbie, but that's besides the point.

Sometimes I wear mascara and eyeliner. Lip gloss scares me and tastes bad. I wear lipstick when I really want to overdo it. I'm most comfortable with nail polish, and I have this stuff that hides the purpleness under my eyes that doesn't seem to go away ever. I have eye shadow, but I don't know how to use it and it's blue.. so I'd look like someone popped me in the face. A lot of that was bought for homecoming & prom (except for nail polish), so once it runs out I'm not buying more.. I think it's a waste of money IMO, although while I have it sometimes it's nice to make myself feel a little prettier.

But if I see myself in makeup I think it's a little scary, lol.

I don't think there's any correlation betwn amt of makeup one wears and confidence level. I wear make up almost everyday from i cant even remember when.. it's just something that i tink will accentuate my features so why not.

Make up i put on: foundation/tinted moisturizer, blusher, eyeliner, mascara and eyeshadow. basically everything excpt for lipstick coz it gets rubbed off when i eat anyway. 

& as for ur frend..to each his/her own.. if ur guy friend likes girls with little/no make up, find girls who likes going out without make up.. i'm sure the girls who loves to wear make up (like me!!) will find men who likes them just as much with their make up!