Got a make-up gift, though I don't wear make-up: what to think of this?

That's exactly what she's telling you.

Thanks, she does want me to use it. But I am still confused as to why ? Maybe it is just me missing something here but I don't understand why I would be given make-up when I don't want it, or express the need for it. The only reason I can find for her to do this is to think that it would help me. And moreover she knows what I think about make-up, so her giving it to me is like her telling me I'm wrong and that I need it.
Or maybe I'm just reading too much into it.

I agree about women being more sophisticated as they grow older, but how does not wearing make-up make a woman look manly?

Thanks. I honesty think make-up is overrated. Sure it is useful if you go to some dinner or party, but the daily use of it does more damage to the skin than good.
What's most important to me is to stay healthy not to give the illusion of it.

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Still, she may just have thought it better to spare your feelings. The war thing you can do is try out he makeup and wear it every so often to please your mom

Haha, I would much rather she gave me her piece of mind regarding this than be there trying to decipher whether there is some hidden meaning to her gesture. I am a rather blunt person myself, I can certainly handle her saying I can't go out looking the way I do anymore.

dont be, experiment with it and maybe you will like it :)

Yes, I know it's a nice gift. Quite pricey too. I'm kind of embarrassed.

Well, no, she doesn't wear a lot of make-up. She has some kohl eye pencil, some blush and that is all. She used to put on some more when she was younger (mascara and lipstick). But she would never use foundation or eye shadow. And the make up box she gave me really has it all. Foundation, blush, eye shadow, mascara, lip gloss. It's supposed to be a sort of mini make-up station. I'm still surprised honestly as to why she chose that.

And I understand that it can be required for women to put on some make-up when they work but I'm not past college yet.

I've thought about it and honestly though I know it's not her aim, I can't help but feel a bit insecure over the whole thing. The best comparison I could find, was that of a slightly chubby girl that is fine with her curves that gets a weight loss program as a gift. Even if it comes from a good intention, with the aim to make her "look better" it still says "you're not beautiful the way you are"

Funny as this is also what she said, that I'll do it for her.