What are your first assumptions about a girl who wears no makeup or very little?

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Do guys really like when a girl is all natural or only if the girl is flawless?

ElissaDido · Accepted Answer

If she is 16 it's normal. Most 16 years old in my school including me didn't wear make up, or wore very little make up (basically only eyeliner).

Otherwise I would think that there are many different possible reasons:

- She doesn't have the time to wear it aka she is late for work/school
- She doesn't know how to put make up on
- She doesn't care about the way she looks And is carefree
- She preferred sleeping an extra 15 minutes in the morning
- She can't afford make up
- She is sick or not in the mood.
- She thinks that she is too ugly anyways and make up will not save her.
- She doesn't like make up and prefers the way she looks completely natural, and feels more confident completely natural, would even go to her wedding make up free (very rare to meet girls like this, and even if you do, she probably looks at least a little more put together if she wore make up).

Anyway most grown up women (who aren't teens) who care about the way they look usually wear make up even if it's as little as lipstick and eyeliner.

Guys always say they like make up free girls, but us girls all know it's bullshit. Guys always end up noticing girls who care about how they look and wear make up more than the all natural ones.

lumos · Accepted Answer

I don't like to assume anything, especially when it concerns looks.
As for what boys like, you'll find out soon enough that they're completely clueless when it comes to makeup. They say they like when girls go all natural, yet so many of them ask girls without makeup if they sick, or why they look so tired. From what I can tell most guys just like natural looking makeup, they just mistake it for being all natural. And then we have the boys who think girls are born with 10 cm long eyelashes, glittery eyelids and fire red lips, who are shocked once it comes off and whines about how fake girls are.
HONEY. Do whatever you want to do with your face. Don't let some snotty little boy try to dictate what you do with yourself. The moment you stop caring about what little boys think, is the moment you can start to freely be whoever you want to be. If someone is worth spending time with, they won't try to hold you back, make assumptions about who you are or try to tell you what to do or who to be.

Anastasiya00 · Accepted Answer

Lol don't take the replies too serious. Men don't know what no makeup looks like. I've seen pictures shared by men saying things like ''Kylie (Kendall, Beyonce, Rihanna, Scarlett jo, any pretty female celebrity) with no makeup <3 she looks gorgeous!!!'' while the woman was c nearly wearing foundation, blush, mascara, and some discrete pink lipstick.

They think makeup is just the cakey thing with a lot of sparkly eyeshadow, thick eyeliner, full fake eyebrows, dark lipstick, highlighter and all that stuff, but what I mentioned before is still makeup.

So I say do whatever you want but if you want to go for what is attractive for men just do the natural look, that is what I do and im always told I look amazing, but for special occasions I do all the package hah

Daveyboy92488 · Accepted Answer

Your question is a little bit confusing. Your almost so bent on make up being a necessity to women, that you've actually identified makeup and flawlessness within the same category. However , to the contrary, some of the most flawless women on the planet Alicia Keys for example, look much more flawless, without the man made powder/cream/coloring applied to her face. In fact , something flawed, would infer that it is not natural, and the natural aspect has been tainted.

In other words, please rephrase your question

To answer the question I think you were trying to ask without a loaded bias to women that wear makeup being "flawless",
I would say that women who don't wear makeup come off as much more powerful, and understood of their beauty. Also, they aren't trying to deceive you, which is EXACTLY what make up does...

Wolf_D · Accepted Answer

Personally, I find natural beauty sexy. Having worn a lot of makeup myself (actor) I understand the compulsion to enhance. Certain my there are times for that but I appreciate a woman would is confident and little to no make up helps show that. I suppose then that is my first assumption.
Flawless is nice but some, like myself, appreciate flaws and seek a connection that is deeper than skin.
On the other side of the coin. I do love a girl that knows how to contour and craft a look that will drop me. When we go out and dress up flawless is yummy.

LittleSally · Answer

Girls - as in teenagers?
I would expect them not to wear makeup to be honest... but I know that's an impossible standard these days...
it's just healthier until your skin settles down from all the hormone bursts...

ssilver · Answer

Wow! Can everyone just start boycotting and protesting all these big make up corporations who practically zero in on their target audience, as they come out of the womb, then continue to bombard us until the day we die, with ads trying to convincing us that we need this product or that product to be as perfect as we can be. We got the impression that looks were our biggest asset and if we didn't cover our flaws and present ourselves as near perfect, that we would never attract a husband or be able to keep him.
We were under the impression guys wanted girls who looked like the one's on magazines and in movies and in porn, all of whom are air brushed, and completely made up from head to toe, hair, face, nails, etc...
It looks like we've all been duped this whole time by all the answers here.
Good thing I haven't ever worn it much, so Im not out thousands of dollars nor have I lost that much time devoted to it.
I've been told by a number of people that I dont need it, which is sort of funny,
because I know I don't but it's not because I think Im all that. It's because I dont like people telling me what I need or need to do or be, to be loved and accepted.
I try to encourage other girls to not let anyone convince them that they aren't beautiful just the way the are.
Make up is fine, only if they want to put it on for themselves, not because of any pressure to confirm to some unrealistic force fed beauty standard.
Make up will never be the make it or break it factor on whether or not they will be loved.
It's sad that both men and women alike are socialized to think women need to be pretty because their sole purpose in life is to be on display for someone else.
I hope that belief changes within my lifetime.

Cryostatic · Answer

If she's usually wearing makeup, and I ~hate~ to admit this, my thoughts usually run something along the lines of "Good god, are you sick?" and then I'm like "Oh, you're just not wearing makeup".

I've trained myself to not ask this question, at least.

If I've never met her before, I don't think I make any assumptions, apart from "Okay, this is how you look" - and whether that's positive or negative depends on how that looks. And this also explains my reaction to girls without makeup whom I'm accustomed to seeing with.

But apart from that, I don't think I've ever assumed anything about a person based on whether or not she's wearing makeup at that point in time.

In general, I think girls look more attractive with a bit of makeup.

DairyCow · Answer

Ummm I kind of immediately see her as immature, provided she's not a mum or 30+. Then, you can understand how a mum would have minimal time to do it in the morning.
I'm not talking about a full face of make up. But a little powder and a flick of mascara goes a long way.
I know this opinion is unpopular but you wanted honest opinions:
The girls I know who go make-up free still use a matte primer and brush their eyebrows at least. when I go make up free, I still use a primer. Else I look all shiny. And there's no way I can go without make up if my eyebrows haven't been waxed into shape.

loutre · Answer

I think you should go with what you like and what makes you comfortable. You should aim to be with someone who's more interested in what you have to say than what is or isn't on your face. Personally, sometimes I wear a lot of make-up and sometimes none or very little. I love matching my lipstick to my clothes, so often I only wear that. And if someone's going to judge me for that and assume things about me, than that's his or her problem. And, in my experience, guys who don't have sisters and aren't themselves experienced with make-up can't tell a girl's wearing a ''make-up no make-up'' look and assume this is what we look like without make-up, so really you should just do whatever you want. I bet you're a beautiful girl either way!
Have a nice day!

princesslolita · Answer

I totally agree with Andru Aesthetik, who wrote following: "I'm the only straight male I've ever known who regularly wears foundation, myself, so I can certainly say I don't hate make-up. I can also attest to the fact that if men hate it in regards to women, you should see what they think of it on men! Personally, I love it on women but in my experience of watching men who are critical of it, it's most always an extension of a dominant/possessive trait to control a woman by "taking her off the market" per se, preserving her only for himself. Pretty disgusting but only just another unfortunate aspect of the prevalence of male dominance. To be fair, I don't think any of this is the same as not personally preferring women who wear tons of make-up, but that shouldn't be a judgement none the less (any more than judging someone for getting plastic surgery, dyeing their hair, or dressing "fashionable"), just a preference."

zombiebabe · Answer

i'll think that she thinks like me, i. e :she scared to mess up her skin with chemicals in makeup

BaduzicSoulchild · Answer

I feel as though girls these days only want to show the "perfect side/part" of themselves, in attempt to hide the rest. This rarely okay in some cases, but in terms of impressing a guy the only thing he'll fall for is your perfect side and that's not necessarily you. Eventually, you're inner self will come out and because you weren't 100 from the get go, there's a high chance of the guy losing interest.
To finally answer your question, I think its okay to wear makeup often and/or just around guys, as long as if there's a case where if you don't wear it, you won't feel off or less confident. If you don't/barely wear makeup, it obviously means that you're okay without it! So if you catch any guys attention based on the way you look, then GREAT cause it means that he likes you without and maybe even with makeup, so you won't find the need to be self conscious about the fact that you didn't cover up the zit on your forehead, cause he's seen it already!

NicknameShirt · Answer

In some cases it's quite sexy. If I find her attractive in the first place makeup or no makeup makes no difference. It's like asking girls if they can still feel attracted to a man who isn't dressed up in a suit.
It's a nice little extra on occasion if she normally doesn't wear it. Nice either way. No big deal really.

Mileyislucky · Answer

No one is flawless. If people allow their flaws to be more noticeable, it's much easier for people to relate to them.

Usually, girls who cake themselves with makeup everyday have a low self esteem. Girls who don't wear that much makeup are usually viewed as more confident.

I'd say that most guys find confidence attractive. Any guy who encourages men to wear MORE makeup are just looking for a trophy and not a serious relationship.

Robsinsf53 · Answer

Self confidence, beautiful down to earth woman, my ex wore light shade of lipstick, maybe the eyelashes and that was it. What makes no makeup so appealing to me is I know what I'm getting. When we finally did spend the night together, there were no morning surprises, lol.

Anonymous · Answer

well i hardly wear make up for certain reasons:
1. i can't do it for myself so my friend or sister does it for me when i have a wedding to attend which is very rare
2. i never learned cuz i dont really think i need it like that
3. whenever i wear make up i get this weird feeling on my face that i can't explain, all i wanna do is get home n remove it
my opinion... my first assumptions about a girl who wears make up less is that she ain't talented like those who can wear make up all the time, although some can do it but they just dont, another assumption is that she just wants her face the way it is. thumbs up to all girls, whether u wear make up all the time or not, it doesn't define us as an individual neither does it differentiate us.

r0shaan · Answer

yup.. I believe in natural beauty... I remember one joke...1 girl do makeup in morning than in morning death angel ordered to pick her soul at night... when angel come to her at night he not pick her soul... because girl washed her face before angel come..:-) & angel thought she is someone else...:-)

DivaMonae · Answer

Put it this way... for the most part guys will say that they prefer girls to wear little or no makeup and that they say they prefer natural beauty.

But at the same time they aren't interested in the girls (and i know that this is going to sound cliché) that need it the most when they're not wearing it.

I wouldn't necessarily say that they're into girls that are flawess because let's face it no one is but they're certainly are into girls that are damn near close enough.

Mexicoman101 · Answer

I think she's probably either doing it because she's lazy (which is relatable) or very secure in her natural beauty. I love when women don't wear makeup except for on special occassuons, I don't even judge a womans looks officially until I see her face unadulterated. Its probably unhealthy to walk around with a face full of product all the time, its a crutch, & a lot of the time they do a very bad job of putting it on.

Brownsboy · Answer

I think girls and guys view makeup very differently. What a girl thinks is little can sometimes be looked at as facepaint. I think, if girls used colors that meld with their skin tones, and used makeup just to even things out here and there, that'd be perfect. If they go all batshit on foundation because they want a fairer tone, then the games already lost.
Other girls may be okay with what she's done (Because they look at it more as art) but guys may cringe because they don't know much about makeup and it's just way too fake.

Tigz16 · Answer

I like it when a girl wears makeup bevause i think she looks beautiful in a different way. But if I'm truly in love and attracted to a person. And not by what's just on the outside then I don't mind if she doesn't always wear makeup. I think she's just as beautiful.

RJGraveyTrain · Answer

I think guys like it it the girl is naturally beautiful and such. I think even if they don't realize it though guys do like it if girls wear a little even just sometimes because it changes things up or it makes her look put together.

I think as long as you put effort into your appearance you'll be great.

Adonis_pl · Answer

if you're comfortable one way or another, I personally think I'll be fine. if you want to go natural, looks good to me. if you want to flaunt your makeup skills, looks good to me. You do you girl and hope you find a guy/girl that's totally into that, and supports you being you and is comfortable with you either way.

JazzKitty666 · Answer

It sounds horrible, but I like a girl who wears makeup. It shows me that she takes pride in taking care of herself. If she decides to go "all natural" I would hope that she would at least shape her eyebrows and wear chapstick. Just some sort of effort.

BrittBratt2416 · Answer

comfortable and not worried about what others may think of her skin. Has other priorities other than trying to look flawless all the time and feels more secure then insecure on how she looks. Also probably a little lazy/tired lol That's how I pretty much stopped wearing make up, one day i got up 2 hours in advance to put it on, looked at myself and said "i could still be asleep if i didn't do this" Dropped the make up and went right back to bed. Been that way for quite some time now.

Gianna17 · Answer

As a bi woman and makeup enthusiast, I would prefer someone who likes makeup simply because I want someone who I feel like i can relate to and can talk about makeup with. I wouldn't turn someone down because they don't, but I would be upset if they put me down because of my makeup.

Stockton · Answer

When I first met her, when I married her, and 28 years later, my wife sorry my now ex wife wore make up maybe 6 times. (this was all her the way she was, I want to stress it had nothing to do with me as I have heard of asshole telling thier wife's how was to dress, what make up etc.) as I was saying she doesn't wear it and for a fact she is and still is a woman so beautiful I don't have the words to express. I hope maybe I kind understand as I did not answer directly.

NJ_Casanova · Answer

Depends on when... you are talking about?

On a 1st<3rd date... I Expect her to be at her best. A girl that doesn't dress up of a NEW guy, JUST says she doesn't care.. That's like a guy that would go to the same date right from work... with dirty jeans and smelling bad.

I have a Buddy that broke up with a latina because she ALWAYS had her hair up.

Hair Up looks like you are going to the gym or mopping the Floors.

fabulouspancakes · Answer

My assumptions are that she isn't very concerned with her appearance, and is perhaps either confident or sloppy, depending on the rest of her look (hair, clothes) and attitude.
As for what guys think, most prefer somewhat natural LOOKING makeup. They only like NO makeup if the girl is flawless, unfortunately. But if a guy truly likes/loves you, he won't dump you because you're slightly less attractive without makeup.

FlutteringFeelings · Answer

I'm not a fan of makeup and I feel like this whole makeup thing is a trend and it bothers me. Women used to wear makeup to special occasions and now all of a sudden it can be a morning stroll in the park and someone has a full session of makeup on. Something's just creeps me out not the fact that women wants to wear it but it's ran through a trend that'll soon die out.

Aggel · Answer

if you are not wearing any make up then please mary me... In all seriousness though, I really like/respect girls who do not wear make up. It shows confidence etc. but the girl should be showing that she likes to take care of herself by other means. Clean hair, face, decent clothes etc.

Qwastp · Answer

I don't wear makeup. At first, it was because it's hard to find it in my colour. And then I realised how expensive it was and I was like "Nope, not worth it." And then I was like I'd rather just keep my face clean and clear. I have nothing against people who do wear makeup. I only think it becomes a problem when people rely on it too much or use it as a mask. I'm all about embracing yourself. (Doesn't mean that I like myself...)

julscobain · Answer

Okay, just kinda need to say that girls do not wear makeup because they're not confident, or because they feel ugly and wanna hide their face away.. I can wear no makeup at all as well as a full face of glam, and the only difference is wether I woke up feeling like doing my makeup (and had the time) or not...

DarkHumorRUs · Answer

If the girl is pretty without makeup and you can tell she isn't wearing any, it's pretty cool. That's like my crush. I just assume she doesn't really care about makeup, since she's an athletic outdoorsy somewhat tomboy type. She's pretty much always wearing a t-shirt and athletic shorts. Makeup is probably superficial to her.

lowhill · Answer

there's something attractive about a girl who doesn't wear makeup, not physically attractive, can't really explain it lol. on the other hand a little bit of makeup (like eyeliner and mascara) can make a girl look really hot without giving that "doll face" effect, that I personally dislike very much 😅. it's a personal taste really haha

Jemini_Crocket · Answer

Guys like beautiful girls. They like seeing natural beautiful girl rather than girl who wears makeup but not every girl is that TRULY beautiful.

If a really attractive girl wears makeup, people say to her that she doesn't need it.
If a below average in looks girl wears it, people are happy and glad that she does wear it.

Anonymous · Answer

this is such BULLSHIT make up is body art im not insecure when i wear make up. people aren't insecure with tattoos or piercings either. y'all are ignorant.

jon_jakesonn · Answer

I think they are doing themselves a great deed because a lot of people would see them with makeup and be attracted to that person but not without the makeup. This will show who really thinks they're beautiful.

dhammasami · Answer

I love it when girls wear little to no make up and feel disgusted by girls who wear lot of make up. Like in my experience, i noticed that many girls think they look better with makeup but most of the time its not true. They look better natural, with light touches of make up or eye liner. I hate lipstick also and think that lips look better in their natural color. Hope this helps.

nog6422 · Answer

I can tell when a girl is wearing too much makeup, but I can't tell the difference between no makeup and a reasonable amount of makeup.

In my opinion, if you're wearing makeup right, I shouldn't be able to tell (unless you want it to be clear you're wearing makeup, like lipstick or eyeshadow)

piapratapsingh · Answer

In my opinion, most guys do get attracted to glamorous looking females. Colours do make a difference. But, I feel beauty is skin deep. I don't form opinions about women who don't use make up, but women do look more presentable with make on.

captainscc43 · Answer

guys do like natural but a little is good too and make sure you feel comfortable with your look. Too much makeup can be sorta fake looking. just my opinion though... but some are into that too so i guess figure out your guys likes. a little ine day a lot or however the next time and check out the reactions you get

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artie1983 · Answer

I just prefer a natural face. I had a girlfriend once who wore so much makeup that I was scared of what was hiding underneath lol. I'm a firm believer that the prettiest thing a woman can wear on her face is a smile

PBT-Rex · Answer

Less is more for my preference.. Naturally beautiful is fantastic.. But dolling up for a occasions is great to if it makes the person feel note confident.. Its really just up to the person.

BeerFarts · Answer

My assumption is that she's low maintenance. She's a simple girl that is confident in her natural looks. Personally, I prefer girls who wear little to no makeup.

qristhe1 · Answer

men are not that observant to know whether or not you're wearing makeup or not.

have you read any of science behind makeup? most makeup is designed to show fertility in women. like red lips indicates blood flow. Rosy Cheeks indicate ovulation

JustBoredGirl · Answer

I have been there. Used to go to work all natural, face and hair and wearing plain sporty clothes. Most guys liked the way i was simple but most girls talked behind my back calling me names, like ugly, weird, lesbo etc.

guy42069 · Answer

I assume that she's confident as she is. Thats not to say that people who wear makeup aren't confident, in my opinion, makeup can enhance someones appearance if they want. However, if they aren't wearing makeup, they automatically are confident.

bedroomeyes · Answer

I've noticed that the last time I had a boyfriend was when I didn't wear makeup. Now that I dabble in the cosmetic world, I get compliments, but I'm not sure I seem as approachable as I do when I just walk outside without makeup.

JhonnyMA · Answer

I think it is beautiful... and it's the girl choice, you don't have to use to plead someone, if YOU want you use it, if YOU don't the don't...

ThatLeaf · Answer

She is comfortable in her own skin and is not afraid to show her flaws.  Some no make girls have really good skin where they no zits or very little. Some no make girls have a problem with that though.

Uniqueness2016 · Answer

I would think she is confident in herself and is not afraid to show her natural beauty and flaws. I don't wear makeup because I never took interest in it. I have a few blemishes and hyperpigmentation and is working on them. I only use a concealer because of the dark circles that I have and that's about it too me. I would wear a full coverage makeup only on special occasions.

slutsdontgetoral · Answer

Two groups of women can get away with ZERO makeup: Very dark skinned black women and white women with red hair and freckles. Otherwise most women look better with a little makeup. Less is better. Bare minimum eye shadow. Preferably matching her top.

loveout · Answer

the less makeup the better. eyeliner's nice though and generally if makeup's lightly applied. don't really like lipstick. natural beauty is stunning.

Justagirrlll · Answer

I know i'm not a guy but it depends on how the girl presents herself if she is confident i usually think she is fun and comfortable with her natural beauty but if she is reserved or shy i tend to think that she just wants nothing to do anybody

bellagsully · Answer

I think it could mean she's lazy too lol... I'm happy w how I look natural but also I'm too lazy to do makeup regularly so I've accepted my natural face haha

Dom24 · Answer

Super attractive!! Shows she's confident. but I also love when a woman can add makeup and doesn't over do it. a little eyeliner to make them eyes pop. And lipstick. ♡♡ Us men can't hide our ugly mugs but we feel better if a woman can be herself and show she doesn't need makeup. :)

scarlett · Answer

I don't really think anything of it. Women are entitled to wear or not wear makeup, it's their choice.

Daltron · Answer

do we like chocolate or vanilla ice cream? it's preference, some guys like me enjoy the company of a girl who seems human to them, flaws shouldn't be a huge deal. others like to cover flaws.

Blueberry_Spicehead · Answer

I like it when girls wear little make up or none at all. When girls put on lots of make up and especially when they aren't very good at it they start to look weird and quite frankly offputting.

abundantlyrich · Answer

If a girl is average, ofc the guy wouldn't notice at all. If she is prepped up wearing a ton of make up and revealing clothing, of course it would get their immediate attention instead.

BlackParade · Answer

I prefer girls who wear make up to enhance their features. Not make up that covers up their flaws... there's a difference.

Astoriana · Answer

Do whatever makes you happy. There's going to be some angry mouthbreathers no matter what you do. Their opinions shouldn't affect your behaviour.

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