| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 10:23:10 AM | First date in two years, you must be so excited. Hope everything goes well.
I always wear makeup, not tons. If you're planning on wearing makeup just this once, I wouldn't. What if he likes you better with makeup? Are you then going to wear it everyday?
I do think most women look better with some makeup, there are exceptions. All that being said I can't imagine not wearing some on a first date. I appreciate knowing a man has taken the time to present himself at his best, imagine they feel the same. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 11:48:25 AM | Why would you ask someone else if you should wear make up?
Wouldn't whether or not you wear make up depend on whether or
not you wear make up?
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 12:39:30 PM | OP, I think there's a connection between the two years you've not worn make-up and also not dating... sometimes we intentionally turn off the feminine-pretty stuff 'cause we're just not in the mood.
I suspect you're more inspired again now... and I think it's time to experiment with that hypoallergenic stuff!
So YOU will feel pretty -- the guy probably won't notice either way. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 12:50:09 PM |
So YOU will feel pretty -- the guy probably won't notice either way.
Very good point. And you might be right about the connection of not dating and not wearing makeup. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 1:09:48 PM | if you haven't worn make-up in a long time ... aren't you hesitant to use it based on not knowing how it's going to turn out?
if you decide to wear make-up ... maybe you should do a trial run ... see how difficult it is to apply ... I once hit myself in the eye with a mascara wand, scratched my cornea and had to wear an eye-patch for about a week ...
see how the stuff looks ... experiment with power blush vs. stain blush ... wear it while you do the laundry and the dishes or something ... then check it out again ... some of that stuff doesn't look good for very long ... the lipstick comes off ... the stain gets blotchy ... the mascara runs ... you get an inexplicable rash!
I don't think I'd use it for the FIRST TIME on a first date ...
likewise, how COMFORTABLE would you be wearing make-up?? | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 2:35:04 PM | | By looking at your pics, you look like a natural beauty to begin with....You need to do what ever makes you feel comfortable..either way, you look lovely....I, on the other hand, like to put on a little make up on the first date, so I can accentuate certain features like my eyes and my lips...have fun.... | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 4:52:37 PM | Message 10 - I hate to burst your bubble but even those "natural looking women" that you mention are still wearing some type of makeup, whether it's a little mascara, subtle eyeshadow or whatever.
As stated previously I am not one to wear much stuff on my face but I guarantee that if we met you wouldn't know that I was wearing any......................some women have worked out how to make it look natural.
OP I'm sure in the end you will do what suits you. Good luck with the date. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 5:48:37 PM | OP ... I just looked at your profile pictures. You are beautiful. Whatever makes you comfortable. If you aren't going to be wearing makeup on your 5th, 10th, and 100th date, maybe you could wear a teeny, tiny bit on your 1st date, *if* that makes you feel confident and/or sexy. If you feel confident and sexy without it, I'd not wear it! Summer is a wonderful time for the natural look!
I don't wear makeup because it looks totally fake and over applied on me, no matter how little I wear. I wear masacra always in the winter, sometimes the rest of the year, and Vaseline on my lips all the time, every day, tons of times a day, because my lips get chapped almost instantly without it. That's it. If I want to feel sexy I wear some sexy heels or sexy clothes. I share that just to show I'm all about no or little makeup, so what I post in this thread is a bit biased! 
I wish you a wonderful, fun filled, exciting 1st date! | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 6:10:54 PM | If you aren't wearing any in your picture on here, don't wear it on the date. You look really good in that picture.
If it causes you an allergic reaction, don't wear it. Does the hypoallergenic stuff bother you any? If it doesn't, go with that.
In any case, hope all goes well! | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 6:30:30 PM | I went with no make-up (well, blush on my cheeks) and was totally comfortable. For some reason, I really wanted to do it. Previously, I would never have dreamed of going on a date without "visual enhancement" and was vascillating. I was thinking that if it went well, I'd wear make-up on the second date and really wow him.
As it was, he was pleased by my appearance! He's a good looking man. We will go out on a second dinner date, before he leaves, but I think I'll stick to no make-up.
Thanks for all your responses. Both pro and con had valid points. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 7:31:39 PM | ...Good for you Lil Booker. And look, it paid off.....I know what I look like with no make-up, so I don't think I would be brave enough to do that on a first date....besides, if I really liked him, I would want him to ask me on a second one haha
...maeflowers | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 8:13:27 PM | I'm sure you're on your date by now, but my vote is some makeup -- although not so much that you feel uncomfortable or unnatural. <img src=http://www.plentyoffish.com/smiles/icon_201.gif border=0> I wear very little, but I must wear some eye makeup and lip gloss at all times. 
EDIT: Oops! I didn't see the second page here, and you're already back! Glad you had a nice time and hopefully the second date will go as well (with or without makeup)! | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 7/4/2009 7:33:55 AM | Yeah! No make up, cool. I hardly ever wear it anymore, once in a while I'll put on mascara then rub my eyes all day, ugh, hate the stuff even though it often looks better on most women than wearing none. But really, who says we have to paint up to worthwhile?  | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 7/4/2009 8:43:40 AM | I'm very happy for you! And I'm somewhat of a believer in natural beauty. If you're lucky enough to have it...show it! After all, if a relationship developes sooner or later the mask will come off. And there's no bubble burst...lol.
I had a girfriend who had 3 faces;
Her natural look..no makeup, very beautiful for a 65 year old lady.
Her everyday makeup...yuk, a lesser expensive base that accentuated facial fuzz, ended up on everything, shirts, jackets, pillow cases, etc.
Her more expensive base, looked good, didn't come off on everything, didn't accentuate facial fuzz.
Personally I prefer the natural look, with a little eye brow pencil if needed and lipstick.
Love the lipstick, most taste good, and at least to me enhances the kisses.
I honestly think more women should ask close friends how they look without all the makeup....they may be surprised! | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 7/5/2009 6:37:48 AM | | I never wear makeup on the first date. But seriously, some women look great with make-up; my wife never wore make-up and i loved it. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 7/5/2009 10:21:27 AM | Are you serious? Who really cares what other's think (besides you)? Do what works for you and stop trying to please other people. If you think you look prettier without makeup and THEN DON'T WEAR ANY.
Why do we try to complicate life?
I think you're into drama.  | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 7/5/2009 10:50:49 AM | | ...all I know is that I would like to see the same person I met, and not wake up to a complete stranger. Less is more! | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 7/5/2009 11:30:33 AM | Why must a Woman Cover up her Natural Beauty with Chemicals? Perhaps she doesn't love hereslf enough.
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 7/5/2009 11:31:23 AM | | I was thinking the same thing! To wear makeup or be real. Men in general don't wear makeup but they may try to hide the gut or do a few crunches before a date!:) The best thing you can wear is a sincere smile, a nice personality and a decent outfit that makes you look attractive. There is no hiding the real you so where what makes you comfortable and just be yourself. I'm sure you will be just fine. A person who can't see though the facade and is only interesting in arm candy is probably a person you don't want to be with in the first place. Makeup will not make the difference but indifference will! | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 7/5/2009 4:07:09 PM | Mascara and lipstick always improve that washed out look.
Why? I would look dead with out the lipstick.
Pale face, pale hair. I got lucky with the eyes but would put a top coat on upper lashes, makes them look innocent and big.
When you look like you do you don't need a lot if any.
I think men actually like us a bit more "bare faced" in these days of fake everything.
Congrats and good luck. | |
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