Makeup

[High Fidelity]

I know it's fairly common for men to wear makeup in South Korea and I'd say they do it to be pretty more than masculine. But I definitely like the pretty man groomed, fashionable aesthetic from South Korea, so I'm for it.

K-pop and similar culture has really brought about a lot of femininity in men in Korea, though. So that isn't too surprising.

 

[leothelioness]

I hope that stuff lasts at least a year lol

Some of it does. Most lasted at least 6 months, so my cost per use was actually pretty low.

 

[High Fidelity]

Some of it does. Most lasted at least 6 months, so my cost per use was actually pretty low.

Dang, that's a lot each year

I think my moisturiser lasts 2 years but I only use it on my nose and forehead.

 

[SnowyMacie]

The common reaction when I don't wear makeup is "are you tired?" Or " are you sick?" Not exactly screaming and running away, but not particularly flattering.

I will say that I can always tell when women aren't wearing makeup, usually because their eyes are the most noticeable difference, at least to me. I can see how people can interpreted that as "looking tired" because that's generally where you also look tired, is in your eyes.

K-pop and similar culture has really brought about a lot of femininity in men in Korea, though. So that isn't too surprising.

Actually, our own culture of makeup and cosmetics in general being associated with femininity is not the norm throughout history, even our own.

 

[redblue22]

The most girly I get is moisture strip on a throw out razer. I can shave hot or cold, no soap, no shave cream, lasts forever.

There's no point in perfume or mints if you're planning to smell of beer and whiskey.

 

[RayofSun]

Some of it does. Most lasted at least 6 months, so my cost per use was actually pretty low.

I just calculated the total cost of my everyday makeup and it was a ... larger sum than I expected. It's easy to buy a new this or that for $25 and not realize how much it all adds up to. Never mind all the random eyeshadow pallets and the fact you can't just wear one lipstick shade for the rest of your life (well you could but who would want to!?).

Anyway, I was feeling slightly guilty however this perspective is just the justification I needed! LOL! It's not that much per use. Yes, let's take that figure instead.

 

[leothelioness]

I just calculated the total cost of my everyday makeup and it was a ... larger sum than I expected. It's easy to buy a new this or that for $25 and not realize how much it all adds up to. Never mind all the random eyeshadow pallets and the fact you can't just wear one lipstick shade for the rest of your life (well you could but who would want to!?).

Anyway, I was feeling slightly guilty however this perspective is just the justification I needed! LOL! It's not that much per use. Yes, let's take that figure instead.

Yeah, in the long run it is cheaper. You may pay more at the time, but you're actually spending less money over time.

 

[RayofSun]

Yeah, in the long run it is cheaper. You may pay more at the time, but you're actually spending less money over time.

Yes, that's true. I definitely need less of higher quality products. So for the few basics I use, I don't mind paying the price.

Leo, are you a makeup artist?

 

[leothelioness]

Leo, are you a makeup artist?

I was.

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

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[leothelioness]

Sweet! What movies were you involved in?

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Haha, not that kind although that would be cool. I did special occasion.

I did know a girl who was friends with someone who did the makeup for Zombieland, though.

 

[LadyOfMystery]

I was.

I would loveee to get my makeup done. I'd just like to see what it would look like with someone who knew what they were doing lol

 

[leothelioness]

I would loveee to get my makeup done. I'd just like to see what it would look like with someone who knew what they were doing lol

It would look good!

I loved doing glamour makeup and it was always great when they just let me do what I knew was best. Pageant girls were fun. The more makeup, the better. Brides were the worst, though. Lol

 

[RayofSun]

It would look good!

I loved doing glamour makeup and it was always great when they just let me do what I knew was best. Pageant girls were fun. The more makeup, the better. Brides were the worst, though. Lol

Why were brides bad to do makeup on? Was it the type of makeup look they wanted or just the high stress bridezilla that comes out?

And why did you stop doing it?

 

[Ada Lovelace]

Does anyone have recommendations for eyeshadow travel palettes? I'm going to South Africa next month, and there will be a few more formal occasions where I'll polish myself up a bit. I have the smaller Urban Decay ones, but they're sort of blah colors on me. I've been using colors from the UDNP 2, 3, and Smoky lately, but I'm not going to cart any of them over there with me.

I just got the teeny travel-sized Benefit blush in the color dandelion, and it's so pretty on. I no longer look like I've been slapped or am applying to be a clown.

 

[leothelioness]

Why were brides bad to do makeup on? Was it the type of makeup look they wanted or just the high stress bridezilla that comes out?

And why did you stop doing it?

Doing brides is just very high stress. Everything has to be just so and there's no room for error. There'd also be the ones that would critique every last detail so it really took twice as long as it should have. I like makeup for the artistic expression and when you have to do someone's makeup the way they want it done it takes the art out of it IMO.

I really wanted to tell them they were coming to me because I knew what was best or they might as well do it themselves, but I didn't.

 

[Grandpa2390]

My stepfather told me of a story about one of his friends unknowingly dating a drag queen. He and his other friends knew about it and were struggling to keep a straight face. He said he later heard his friend screaming after finding out the truth.

This whole transgender thing going on has put the final nail in the dating coffin for me. It honestly scares me that the girl of my dreams could turn out to be a guy in very convincing drag.

i was restraining from comment because this thread is for ladies. but i have to respond to this.

Yes!
I totally agree. there are many transgender that are obviously so. But there are many on OKC and so forth that are not. Some I'll have this sneaking suspicion just looking at the pictures and scroll down and find that my suspicion was correct.

Meanwhile feeling terrible if this person, who I suspect is a guy turns out to actually be a girl...

and then when you have stories like the transgender guy who dates men and tells them later that he's a transgender. He lies about being a man because he knows men will reject him if he is outright. And the stories are about guys like that complaining about men breaking up with them when they find out...

I said I was looking for straight women, but for some reason I get plenty of results of transgender. And if I wasn't paying attention to the right side of the screen... I shudder.
I still shudder because before I scroll down to find out the person is transgender, I think to myself that they are quite attractive.
and then it is possible for them to be hiding it.

I had a perverted coworker once who tried and tried to convince me that before marriage you had to take a woman for a "test-drive" (sex).
and only one argument has stuck with me. The possibility that the girl you are dating might be transgender and you won't find out about it until after your married.
I still don't believe in premarital sex, but before all of these expensive surgeries came out (no clue how realistic they are), it would be the only subtle way to find out if you are with a man or a woman.

it is just plain terrifying. and it has added a new dimension to judgement of girls that would be very insulting to them if they were unfortunate enough to hear me.

It used to be, attractive or unattractive to me. I'm not the type of person to give women numerical scores. Pass or Fail for me.
But now I am forced to think in my mind. "Is this a man or a woman." and then going through her features judging each one masculine or feminine. trying, fruitlessly, to come up with a final conclusion.
It's insulting, degrading, and I hope they don't find out about it.
But it is necessary in this present climate. If you want to marry a woman.

It's the only way I can think of to make sure.
You can't ask outright. That would be very insulting if you are wrong. And there's no guarantee of honesty.

For the girls out there. Don't feel self-conscious about it. that is not my intent. Keep in mind that the only reason I am having to sit and do the analysis is because I have already determined that she is attractive, but I need to make sure she is a girl before I admit it

 

[Grandpa2390]

I can't even imagine spending $400 on products. I use a 3-in-1 soap, shampoo, conditioner. It costs about $3, and works just great. The only real money I spend is on quality razors and aftershave.

I don't even do that. a straight razor or a disposable one bladed bic works for me. and I reuse it until it no longer is able to rip the hair from my face

Dang, that's a lot each year

I think my moisturiser lasts 2 years but I only use it on my nose and forehead.

I bought a face cleanser like 4 or more years ago. I use it so rarely (only after a dirty job).

I just calculated the total cost of my everyday makeup and it was a ... larger sum than I expected. It's easy to buy a new this or that for $25 and not realize how much it all adds up to. Never mind all the random eyeshadow pallets and the fact you can't just wear one lipstick shade for the rest of your life (well you could but who would want to!?).

Anyway, I was feeling slightly guilty however this perspective is just the justification I needed! LOL! It's not that much per use. Yes, let's take that figure instead.

How much per use?

I would loveee to get my makeup done. I'd just like to see what it would look like with someone who knew what they were doing lol

I don't know. I know a girl who went and got makeup done for a special occasion. she came out looking like Cleopatra (or possibly that one aunt we all have that overdoes the makeup). All the makeup around her eyes. the dark lipstick (not gothic dark), it was too much. didn't look very flattering in my opinion.
Her normal no-makeup look was much much much preferable.

 

[Grandpa2390]

Clarisonic? I would say if you have bad skin problems anything that helps is worth it, and clarisonic does help. Its also cheaper if you buy replacement heads via eBay instead of from somewhere like Nordstrom. But for me it just helped without totally solving the problem.

I've had skin problems my whole life though and have tried everything, and the only things that really get rid of it in my experience are either birth control (if your acne is hormonal) and NERD acne treatment.

Is it possible you have an allergy? I had a friend who had really bad acne. (it bothered him). He discovered his acne was due to a food allergy. eggs.

 

[Grandpa2390]

But in every day life, for when you're just being you, around the house, or going out with your friends, or work (and not like the news or something), I just think it's a tad odd for a man to wear make up unless it's for acne. But to me, having breakouts make up never worked for me, and always made things worse, it gunks up your pores and just makes it more miserable. So medication seems like the better option.

What about for something like vitiligo?