| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/28/2009 10:29:32 PM | Important life decision!
My first date in more than two years is tomorrow night (Monday). For the first time in my life, I'm considering not wearing make-up on a date. I developed an allergy to it a year ago and have gotten used to the blonde washed-out look. I do have some hypo-allergenic stuff, so I could have sultry eyes if I wanted to.
On the one hand, I look way prettier with make-up but on the other hand, going carte blanche has an honest appeal for me.
Just for fun, how would you vote? Make-up or no make-up...and why? | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/28/2009 10:31:32 PM | Lil B - what can I say, but ....
wear the makeup, babe.
I'm not saying you don't look uber-hot without it, but ...
OMG I can't imagine going out on a first date with a bare face.
I vote: MAKEUP!!!!!! (even if it's just eyes..I don't wear foundation anyway..) | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/28/2009 10:44:45 PM | I'm in with FFSpirit.
Wear your makeup.
Look your best, and you'll feel your best.
Heck, I can put mine on in my sleep habitually and do.
To feed the dog, water the garden, get the mail.
Good luck on your date!!! | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 3:16:34 AM | | LilB, After looking at your photos, I'd say you are one of those women that can go without makeup and still look good. But we are trying to put our best foot forward on a first date, so I vote for at least some lipstick and maybe something to bring out your eyes. Both are features that I notice first. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 3:54:15 AM | OP I also don't like wearing makeup much but every now and then I bring out the bits and pieces because I know I'll look and feel better.
Besides what if you really fancy this guy and he thinks look at this pale blonde woman.................LOL. You know what I mean. If you don't care what your date thinks then just don't show up.
I think leaving makeup off is what we should do once we're actually dating someone and they already know what we look like.
Just my opinion. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 4:26:23 AM |
Just for fun, how would you vote? Make-up or no make-up...and why?
I'd vote NO. Don't believe in it. You asked. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 4:38:07 AM | Personally, if you don't normally wear make up......I think it's misleading to wear it on the first date.
What's wrong with being the "real you"?
If you're that self concious about.....a little eyeliner and some mascara.....but I definately would not use much if it's 1) going to cause a break out later and 2) it's not your normal routine
what happens if you two click......you going to put on makeup everytime you see him?
blech.......I'm me........you get "me" on the first date or the 20th. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 4:40:30 AM | I once saw an article in a magazine that showed some of the top fashion models without makeup and a hairdo. It was scary just how unattractive some, if not most of them looked like without makeup. The thought of waking up next to some of them was scary! lol
Some women look very sexy, attractive and even stunning without any makeup and others simply do not.
I guess it has to do with complexion, face shape, lip, nose, and eye size and shape. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 4:49:27 AM | | Go the way you feel more comfortable -- that's the most important factor. Sounds like "no makeup" wins hands down. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 5:42:09 AM | This is a not brainer. Well for me it is. I get showered and dressed and then decide. And keep in thought, less is more. I dress for me. Not my date. I am a individual. Love me as I am. But I would go with what makes me feel comfotable. I am a basic no makeup person. A little lip color goes a long way.
Stop worrying. And dress to impress you and realax and enjoy. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 5:54:19 AM |
Twinkly eyes and a big smile, are the most important 'make-up' for beauty.
Bit of lip moisturizer is nice, too.
Beyond that, just do what makes you comfortable.
I'm not one to give any 'advice' about make-up, beyond my first 2 sentences. 
I NEVER wear anything beyond those first two sentences.
(on my face, that is. I mean, I DO wear clothes  don't want to get arrested)
p.s. hope you have a great time! | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 6:03:12 AM | | sooner or later your personality will become the focus of attention so whatever you present externally will be short lived. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 6:17:12 AM | "Lil B"......you've got a lovely face and warm smile....................maybe just some light blush and play up your eyes and some lip gloss..............
You're a natural beauty......................
Ps. Hope you have a WONDERFUL time !
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 6:47:29 AM | Op, I learned a valueable lesson early in life, you cant accept what you arent offered.
I worked as a recruiter years ago and this nice guy right out of college came to see me and I got him an interview with a fortune 500 company. After the interview he came to see me all bummed when I asked him why he told me he only half heartedly was into the interview until he realized it was the exact job he wanted and wanted me to get him a second interview, he said he knew he had messed up by not being prepared before hand. I told him I was sorry I had gotten him the first interview and it was his job to get him the second one.
So if you dont do everything you can before the first date then you risk not being able to accept the second date and then you will be kicking yourself if you end up liking the guy. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 6:58:14 AM | | Would you rather have the date go well because you wore make-up that you would rather not wear, or because you didn't wear it and he liked you fine without any on? | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 7:14:42 AM | | If wearing the makeup causes you a problem then don't but if you can and it does make you look better and you feel better then wear the hypo-allergenic stuff. One should always try looking there best but within reason. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 7:31:43 AM | Sometimes you have to consider how severe an allergic reaction to the make up you will have . Will it be so uncomfortable it will distract you from having a good time?
I wear contact lenses so make up sometimes is an irritant but my eyes are one of my best features so I like to enhance them but if my eyes get watery and bloodshot, it isn't really such an enhancement. | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 7:41:48 AM | Personally, if you don't normally wear make up......I think it's misleading to wear it on the first date.
MsMicki makes a good point. Personally, I wouldn't dream of going on a first date, without makeup, but that's me! | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 8:06:57 AM | I can see both points of view and each makes sense to me. Hmmm, that's kind of weird...oh well, I digress.
OP, my suggestion or thought is, it depends on what the date entails. Are you going to a nice restaurant for dinner? Just meeting for coffee or a game of shuffleboard? IOW, if it's a little more on the formal side, then yeah, probably. If it's more on the casual side, then nah, probably not.
Have fun and good luck!
~ds~ | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 8:21:24 AM | I am 66. I have NEVER liked lip stick. In fact I hate it. I find a women's lips very, very sexy. When I look at a women's overly red lips, I think of the circus. Clown make up.
Where some ladies may have large pores on thier cheeks, a tiny bit of make up is nice, but I should not be able to notice it. Eye shadow, a slight amount again.
Two weeks ago I my "date" walked into a restraunt to meet me. The first thing I noticed was...she wore no lip stick. What a turn-on! I just wanted to pull her into my arms a give her a warm long lasting kiss.
I honestly don't know how any man would think artificial anything was sexy. I feel the same way about those big ugly phoney boobs. So I would say to use no or very, very little makeup. If he doesn't like it...then come see me.
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 8:28:30 AM | Speaking for myself I prefer the non made up look. If I have invested the time and energy to get to know you well enough to want to invest time in a date, I want the real deal. Besides you look pretty good anyway!  | |
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 8:50:20 AM | It's always seemed to me that how people feel about cosmetics is based on the region where they live, as well as (obviously) personal outlook.
When I lived in the Midwest, it did seem as if for any kind of serious occasion, makeup was expected. But in New England, it's totally optional and plenty of women never touch the stuff, and nobody thinks that's odd. But I'd bet that just about everywhere, there are some women who always use makeup, and some who never do. What they think about it up there on Cape Breton Island, I don't know. Pretty casual, most likely. By the way, I wouldn't say a woman is more attractive with stuff on her face. Less attractive, actually.
Anyway, for a first date or any date, people should be presenting themselves to look good, but in a way that's going to leave them recognizable later.
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| To wear make-up or not - 1st date
Posted: 6/29/2009 10:12:30 AM | I would say compromise and wear just a little to save having that washed out look. A little colour to the cheeks and a little gloss on the lips goes a long way.
I personally always wear it... I don't wear much and hate foundation but I think I look 'peeky' without. I wear it for me, for my confidence but I often have men telling me how much they like a woman who has made an effort to look nice for them... if they think I did it for them well it keeps 'em happy
Of course you probably have to take in to account the heat over there and whether it will just melt away... | |
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