Artificial beauty, what can you say?

Philippines
January 12, 2011 1:41pm CST
Good Day mylotters. I have this friend. He has a girlfriend and his girlfriend uses a lot on her face and body. I try my best to ignore it but I always feel distracted whenever i see her. Yes, she's pretty but I don't know what does she look like without these things: fake eyelashes, contact lenses, braces, colored hair, a lot of earrings, thick make up and many more. I got distracted to see it. I feel uncomfortable for her but I heard from my friends that she looks different without her make up on. Its okay to wear those stuffs especially when needed. My point is, she's wearing it everyday? Everyday. Though she'll be going to store, she can't without her make up on. She don't want others to see her without make up. What can you say?
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
12 Jan 11
Hi Bianca, Some people have this habit and they just feel uncomfortable when without makeup just as some who feel uncomfortable with makeup. Personally, I dont prefer too much of makeup on anyone and feel happy with what I have been given by the Creator. Happy MyLotting theSids.
• United States
12 Jan 11
Yes, I agree. The girl is wearing too much of everything it seems. Makeup should be minimal, not extreme. In my opinion, makeup should only be worn for special occasions and the stage (acting, music, etc.). Sadly, it sounds like this girl is uncomfortable without it, even just to shop for five minutes. It sounds like she's not happy with herself. Then again, I really don't want to judge her, just feel a bit of pity for her.
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• Philippines
12 Jan 11
@thesids: Yes. too much make up doesn't look that good,. Good to hear that you're happy. Thanks for responding! :) Happy mylotting. @chibiwings: I agree. Yes. she really can't go outside even for a walk. I remember we went on a "fun run" guess what? She still has her make up on though she mustn't because she'll only perspire and her make up would smear. She had a hard time because she can't run well. Her fake eye lashes might fall off. :) I want to tell her because I'm concerned because people are saying that she is blah blah blah. YES. I heard it once from her because we asked her, why do you always go out with your make up on even for a walk? she said that she looks ugly without it but I don't think so. natural look is much pretty.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
12 Jan 11
@Bianca, Sorry abt the responses on the earlier discussion - I had no intentions to hurt you and If it hurt - . I wanted you to get on interacting with the responses. And yes, thanks for accepting the FR.
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@unique16 (1531)
• United States
12 Jan 11
Hello, Yes, that is hard to get along with. Plus how long does she take put it all on like 1 hour or more. People do not wait that long in order to got the store or jsut to hang out. She must feel really insecure about her looks. Now if she is trying to hide scars from accident or other blemishes or acne then maybe I will understand a little more. There are so many items that can hide scars or acne now. The real question does she look ok with out all the make up? if she does maybe you can talk her into weeding out some layers or show her a simple way to put it on and still make her feel good about herself. Thanks and have a great day! Sincerely unique16
• Philippines
12 Jan 11
Yes. She consumes 3 hours to put all those things on her face. I already asked her one time "Can you go out without your make up on? I think you r pretty too with a natural look." She answered, "No. I'm not. I'm ugly." but I don't think so. Maybe she's not just contended with what she has.
• Philippines
12 Jan 11
Others are telling me that she's this and that and I'm tired of hearing those comments. I just don't understand why they don't tell it to her directly. I just ignore it but she doesn't look good with a make up on a marathon, make up while jogging, . the make up smears but anyway thanks for sharing. happy mylotting.
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
12 Jan 11
If you really want to try to influence her regarding this (which I don't think you should) you probably should not try to make her go without make up completely, just try to convince her to wear a bit less. I am sure you will have more luck that way!
@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
13 Jan 11
Most women really can't live without make up on. But it would be nice if the make up could enhance their natural beauty and not cover it up. I don't use make up often and when i do i make sure that it would only enhance my features but would never make me look different than what i naturally look like. I like collecting make ups actually and it pleases me but i never wore them out of proportion. I only make sure to put them where they are needed most.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
13 Jan 11
Well what can i say? Nada. To each his own, as the saying goes. I guess your friend knows that she doesn't look good when she has no make-up. Hence she has to put a lot of make-up on, to cover that up. LOL How pathetic your friend is.
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@syoti20 (5292)
• Philippines
13 Jan 11
I guess she's not pretty at all. Woman who consider pretty with or without make up they will shine to their natural beauty. She might be consider pretty today but in the near future her so called beauty will be gone. Excessive use of make up is not a good idea.
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• Philippines
13 Jan 11
Yes. I guess so because wearing of thick make up every day may have a bad effect in our skin.
@rage35 (344)
• Philippines
13 Jan 11
Based on your story, I think that girl has an obsession of putting make-ups. Everyday makeup is not a normal thing a normal person does. It's already an obsession. There are such people like that, It's like a habit that they can't live without it. For me, a beautiful and attractive woman is a simple one.
@mods196621 (3652)
• Philippines
13 Jan 11
Try to put make up also like her! I mean that is her style and if she is using her false face well she can get also a false boyfriend! haha! For me i don't like those false make up on my face and every thing to put on my face it feels irritating especially if there are lots of people are looking to me. No i don't like this style.
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@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
13 Jan 11
She could be having a lot of insecurities and wearing those stuffs are her way of overcoming those insecurities or that girl has a lot of money to throw away since make ups could be expensive depending on the brand, doing a regular visit to a salon costs a lot of money too but if she's overdoing it it would be better to be silent about it since she might take it against you.
• South Korea
12 Jan 11
hhmmm I think if thats what make her feel happy then be it... anyway thats her life...
• Philippines
12 Jan 11
Yes. Yes. I agree. :) Thanks for sharing. Happy mylotting! :)
• United States
23 Mar 11
I think makeup is a great thing, and style is also an important thing. Of course there are some guys who don't like makeup so to them this girl probably looks crazy as well. I think she probably just doesn't feel pretty without makeup and that's totally understandable to me, as I always have to at least have some form of foundation on before I start my day.
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
12 Jan 11
Some people are insecure like that, and I would say it is really her business if she likes to wear that much make up or not. I get it that you get distracted by it, but really, just try to ignore it! It is the best thing to do!
• Philippines
12 Jan 11
Oh yes. I'm trying my best. That's what I'm doing. I as just concerned because others don't tell her about this thing directly to her. They would just tell it to me than to her and I always it. Different people but same message but anyway thanks for responding! :) Happy mylotting!
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
17 Jan 11
hi, artificial beauty,,is a thing that can used by ugly or not so beautiful faces, because make ups can hide and cover those faces from the real, but when we use make ups every day it will dry out our face, maybe that person really wants to be fresh always..
• Canada
13 Jan 11
Hi Bianca, Being a lady that also wears make up, almost daily, I figured I could give you insider experience. To women who care about their appearance, make up is the way to put their best "face" forward. Kind of like how some people try to be smart or funny, and focus on these aspects in their lives, women who wear make up are choosing to always look their best and not slack off or "let themselves go". These women are proud of their appearance, and make it a practice to always look the best they can. It's having personal pride. Why should I go out with my hair thrown up in a cap wearing jogging pants if I can take the time to do my hair properly, and dress pleasingly and apply make up to highlight my natural beauty? I am not sick, and there is no reason for me to not want to look and act my best, unless I'm lazy. In my opinion, there is absolutely nothing wrong with a woman taking the time and effort to maximize her appearance. In fact, it shows a great deal of pride and character and ambition for a woman to care about the way she looks. I hope that clears it up for you a little. Make-up is not covering up someone's appearance. It is enhancing ones natural beauty :)
• Philippines
13 Jan 11
It depends. For me, wearing heavy make-up isn't normal (some jobs may seem to apply with that kind). And simplicity is the key, it's more beautiful to look at the person naturally, not artificially.
@Monkeyrose (2840)
• Canada
13 Jan 11
I personally am a very natural person. I understand that others like to wear makeup and all that stuff. I just feel that it is sad when a person does not feel good enough without all this stuff. I think it should be used as something fun to add to your already beautiful self.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
13 Jan 11
For me they don't want to appreciate the gift of Jehovah God the owner of the beauty in us.
• Philippines
13 Jan 11
To each his(her)own. I think it's the same as you can't go out without your hanky or cellphone with you. The thing is, wearing too much make up is introducing disaster to her face. If that's what makes her happy, then so be it. She'll realize the effects in the long run.
@pipayful (32)
• Philippines
13 Jan 11
I think she want herself to be beautiful all day long...but I don't preferred to put on heavy make up, because a real beauty was not on make up itself but the beauty within you is important. Simplicity is beauty all I can say.
@lizmik143 (137)
• Philippines
13 Jan 11
Hi. About that girl, she might be a distraction to you, but don't let her appearance get on your nerves. You will just feel bad. Maybe, she is just hiding something imperfect in her life. Maybe there is more to it than what you see on the surface. Do you personally know her? Maybe she is seeking attention because she lacks it. She can't be that bad after all. I suggest you take time to know her better so you understand.
13 Jan 11
I don't think it's necessary for anyone to wear so much. Personally I believe the ugliest person alive has at least something beautiful about them, both inside as well as out. Not every single person may see it, but there's no doubt that people will. That being said, if it makes her feel better about herself- I wouldn't stop her. I don't encourage it, but if it isn't causing harm I don't see a problem. Maybe being talked into going out without any of it, and then seeing the fact that no one looks at her differently would help. Too much is too much and in my opinion would make someone look worse. But another thing people need to face is, makeup isn't magic. If you're 'ugly' it doesn't make you pretty, it may make a pretty person look prettier, but all in all, all it can do is enhance certain features and change others slightly. If someone looks pretty with it, they look just as pretty in another way with it. I've always preferred girls without it anyway :P They just look more gorgeous naturally.