cseitter Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) This is a spin off of the post about making an effort to have your looks stay the same or as close to as when you married. When we married I worked outside of the home so I put on makeup every day and I was about 30 pounds lighter than I am now. I also dressed up much more. Now I only wear make-up on Sundays when we go to church or when we go on a date or special occasion. He says that he hates makeup or alot of it anyway. And he says makeup ruins my natural beauty. I DON"T wear alot at all. So do you put on makeup everyday? Why? I was just curious. :001_smile: Edited August 20, 2011 by cseitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Yes, but dh likes it. If he didn't, I wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Make-up? What is this make up of which you speak? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Nope. Like you, I wear light make-up to church and for special occasions. DH is fine with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I have chemical sensitivity problems. But on the rare occasions when I do wear it, I put it on so that you can't really tell that I have it on. I asked dh once if he had noticed that I had it on and he said, "Isn't it supposed to be unnoticeable and just lightly enhance your natural face?!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Nope. I only put on make-up for rare special occasions. Make-up makes me itchy. I think dh would like to see me more often in make-up, but he knows about my allergies and he loves me anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I have chemical sensitivity problems. But on the rare occasions when I do wear it, I put it on so that you can't really tell that I have it on. I asked dh once if he had noticed that I had it on and he said, "Isn't it supposed to be unnoticeable and just lightly enhance your natural face?!" That's the way I wear it. The skin on my face tends toward pinky/red and shiny. I just wear tinted moisturizer and light powder, brown mascara, and Smith's Rosebud Salve on my lips. *I* feel better doing this everyday. I hate to catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I look sunburnt! If my skin was less red and shiny, I wouldn't worry as much. I do "powder my nose" and reapply the lip gloss when my husband comes home. I dig the guy. I don't want to look like a literal hot mess when he walks in the door :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Dh has seen me give birth. If he stayed with me after that, he can handle the few times he comes home to my naked face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndie Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Nope. He prefers me au naturale. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 yes, i do put on make-up. i usually wear make-up every day honestly. it isn't a lot, but i love dr. pepper chapstick, mascara, and bare minerals. it just makes me feel happy. i also wear perfume when i'm not leaving the house. i love the way i smell with it. even if my husband is out of town, i tend to "get ready" for the day though - so it isn't as much for him as much as for myself. i like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I wear makeup daily because it makes me feel good. I don't reapply before dh gets home though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahRah Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Nope....DH prefers my face just the way it is. I do however put on make-up when we're going out for events and things we go to, but if it's just us going to dinner, I don't put it on usually either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 No. I never wear makeup at all. None to work, none to church, none at home, none on dates. none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susankenny Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 No, not when he comes home. But in the morning I do. I get ready every morning in the same manner. Showering, fixing my hair, putting on make-up, etc. it is all part of that routine. I was like this before I got married, so I see no reason to change just because I'm married now. I enjoy make-up, jewelry, perfume, coordinating outfits, exercise. I love it all. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I only put on makeup for me. When I get it on and am feeling I look pretty good and put out the make up to DH he can never tell I'm wearing it. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Make-up? What is this make up of which you speak? :tongue_smilie: Yeah, exactly. :iagree: No make-up here. My husband can't stand it anyway and my lack of make-up is one of the things he's always liked about me. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howie4 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I do wear makeup almost every day. I prefer to get ready for the day before breakfast and school...doesn't always happen. I don't like to leave the house without it, though, and figure if that's the way I want other people to see me, that's the way I should present myself to my best friend {husband}, too. I also have horribly dark under eye circles, so concealer and my eye makeup are good friends :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I wear makeup daily because it makes me feel good. I don't reapply before dh gets home though. THis is me also. I wear make up for me but I don't put it on everyday. Most days probably but not everyday. I also wear fairly light make up but I can think it just makes me look a little more smooth and polished. I like that look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I never leave the house without light makeup on, but if I'm not leaving the house or if I don't have anyone coming over, I usually don't wear it. I look really put together when I go out, but not at all when I'm at home. Thank goodness I rarely have people drop by without calling first. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 :smilielol5: Oh wait! You were serious? DH is lucky if I'm DRESSED when he gets home.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenangelcat Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 No and I don't expect him to wear any either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I put on make-up everyday, with rare exception. There are many days, especially weekends, where "make-up" means "just mascara and lip gloss." This is one of those rare days, though. I really don't feel very well, so I didn't put on any make-up at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 :smilielol5: Oh wait! You were serious? DH is lucky if I'm DRESSED when he gets home.:tongue_smilie: Are you kidding me?? What dh doesn't think he's lucky to come home to an undressed wife? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertmum Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Mostdays I take out my body shop lip and cheek stain. It doesn't look too obvious like make up and still give me a "fresh" look. I also put a tiny bit of eyeliner because I just lost a bunch of eyelashes (well, long boring story, never mind). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowimscrappin Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Oh gosh, I hope my hubby hasn't been expecting the made-up me, because often he even gets the not-showered me, the frazzled-from-the-kids me, and the it-looks-as-though-a-truck-ran-over-her me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Are you kidding me?? What dh doesn't think he's lucky to come home to an undressed wife? ;) I had the same thought:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Didn't used to makeup for hubby on a regular basis, but since DH now works out of town most of the summer, and comes home for visits every 4 weeks, I've started makingup when he comes home. If he doesn't get to see me everyday, then when he does see me I want to look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 No. Once in a while if we're going out together at night I'll put on a little makeup. But I don't normally wear it, don't normally have an interest in it, and he doesn't seem to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Are you kidding me?? What dh doesn't think he's lucky to come home to an undressed wife? ;) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyscrapperinid Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I dont. He prefers no make up. I occasionally wear make up but I dont rush to the bathroom 30 minutes before he gets home and throw some on. The fact that he gets home between 10pm and midnight would keep that from happening anyways. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 No, I don't. When he met me I rarely wore make-up. I only wear it if we are going out somewhere-such as a wedding or a special dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I do wear make-up every day. There are exceptions, of course, like if I'm sick. My make-up is very light. My husband likes it. I wear it for a couple of reasons: he likes it :), it makes me look awake which I appreciate when I find myself in front of a mirror, it makes me feel ready for the day which makes me feel me feel more motivated. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I do wear make-up most days, even if it's just a dusting of mineral powder, light blush, and some lip balm. Sometimes the day gets away from me and I wind up doing it right before dh gets home. I like to look nice for dh. He doesn't care if I wear make-up or not, or so he says anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueTx Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I rarely wear make up. Dh is absolutely fine with that, whether we're at home or going out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Nope. I only wear make-up if we are leaving the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxanne23 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) . Edited January 4, 2023 by roxanne23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 No. I wear makeup rarely for special occasions. My DH does not expect me to. He does not notice if I just got a hair cut, LOL. OTOH, he quickly WOULD notice should my fitness level drop and I could not keep up hiking and rock climbing - THAT would tick him off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 No and I don't expect him to wear any either. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Yes, I wear makeup everyday. I have rosacea (just the flushing part), so I hate not wearing foundation. It only takes about 2 minutes to put on that, eye makeup and lipstick, and I think the results are worth it. Now, I don't make an effort to dress up because I really do value my comfort and my husband should as well. I am caring for people, cleaning, cooking, etc. and I'm not going to deal with being uncomfortable or wearing clothes I don't mind ruining while doing it. I'm a bit heavier than when I met my husband, but I didn't dress up all the time then. If he cannot deal with that, it's his problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetBean Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 This is a spin off of the post about making an effort to have your looks stay the same or as close to as when you married. When we married I worked outside of the home so I put on makeup every day and I was about 30 pounds lighter than I am now. I also dressed up much more. Now I only wear make-up on Sundays when we go to church or when we go on a date or special occasion. He says that he hates makeup or alot of it anyway. And he says makeup ruins my natural beauty. I DON"T wear alot at all. So do you put on makeup everyday? Why? I was just curious. :001_smile: That sounds like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) I wear makeup every day, but it really doesn't have anything to do with him. I have VERY dark circles under my eyes and I hate wandering in to use the bathroom and getting a glimpse of myself in the mirror when I don't have makeup on. I feel better about myself when those awful things are concealed. Edited August 20, 2011 by Crissy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 while there are days when I haven't dressed or showered, those days are rare, and are normally days I'm extremely tired or don't feel well. I'm quite busy during the school year so I need to be "presentable" on my terms to go out anyway. But when we're home doing nothing, I do like to have my hair styled and feel presentable. Dh doesn't care whether I wear make-up or not, but sometimes a touch of blush makes me feel so much better.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessAriel Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I put makeup on for myself every morning and I look totally washed out without it. I don't really know what dh thinks, he is used to me looking this way.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Are you kidding me?? What dh doesn't think he's lucky to come home to an undressed wife? ;) Funny, that's what he says to me.;) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnick in nc Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Only for weddings, etc. I used to wear it every Sunday for church, but that ended once I had kids. DH prefers no makeup. Whenever he has seen me really made up (MK parties, etc), he gives me odd looks, so I believe him :001_smile: My facial features are not suited to makeup. I never can figure out what to do with blush and eye shadow. My face is just special, I guess. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Nope, but I don't wear make-up. I do try to make sure I've showered before DH comes home, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I do not do anything special for my husband except try to make him food he likes a few times a week. I do not change my appearance at all. I am just myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 If I go out, I have on my face. There are few days that I do not go out for some reason. There might be one time every couple of weeks where I don't have to see somebody, and I will sometimes give my face a rest. Generally, though my face is on for my dh b/c it is on for the rest of the world. I do not like to be seen without my face, but, obviously dh has seen me this way. I do not make a habit of being without make-up. Dh likes me better in it, I do believe. I'm going to ask later. ETA: Dh married a woman who worked/dressed nicely/wore make-up/fixed hair every day when we married. I still try to maintain that standard. That was what he bargained for, kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothergooseof4 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I do wear make-up most days, even if it's just a dusting of mineral powder, light blush, and some lip balm. Sometimes the day gets away from me and I wind up doing it right before dh gets home. I like to look nice for dh. He doesn't care if I wear make-up or not, or so he says anyway. This describes me. I also do something to my hair, but that usually just means pulling it back in a twist or ponytail. Funny thing is, I will have my face on and my hair neat, but I will probably be wearing his boxers and a tank top unless I have been out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellyndria Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 No. I wear makeup every day, but it is for me. I love makeup, and love experimenting with color. It's like art for your face, that you can change every day. DH (and probably the rest of the world) could care less whether or not I wear makeup. I'm not sure he even notices most of the time. I also do my nails about twice a week for the same reason - it makes me happy. There are so many different colors and finishes of nail polish, and it just makes me happy to see a pretty pop of color when it catches the light. Doing my nails is also a calming and soothing activity, great for de-stressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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