Why don't men wear make up anymore?

Question

In ancient Egypt the infamous cat eyeliner that everyone tries to master originated from Ancient Egypt. Back then, eyeliner was a sign of wealth. Men would wear eyeliner around their entire eye in elaborate cat patterns. They also wore pigment on their cheeks (now known and developed as blush) and lip stains made from red ochre. Makeup was an important way of showcasing masculinity.

In Elizabethan England it was all about flawless looking skin at this point. Men’s faces were a sign of wealth, intelligence and honor. White powder was used all over the face to whiten the skin. The problem was that “cosmetics” at the time were highly dangerous because they were made from lead, and induced premature death. Morbid.

In 18th century France King Louis XVI brought in the obsession with wigs when he went bald in his early 20s. During this time, men who worked for the court painted on beauty marks.

PlacentaSalad · Accepted Answer

Men largely refusing to wear makeup is actually good for women. This is because women will use the time and effort they spent applying makeup to justify the male paying for her date, as she will state she has spent way more time preparing for it than he has. If men start wearing makeup as well, then they've lost the excuse and might actually have to start paying for the dates themselves.

For myself? It's probably because I don't want to have to spend the better part of a year's worth of my free time learning proper makeup application, the differences between each brush size, what foundation is used for, the difference between lip balm and lip gloss, etc.

I think that if a woman cannot accept me for how I look naturally, then it's pointless to begin with. I believe women should maintain this opinion as well, and try to wear less makeup. It sort of goes to say something about someone if they need a product to enhance their beauty, almost as if it's a lack thereof.

Guy13 · Accepted Answer

Can one can tell…and it’s a slippery slope as someone is going to want to put the black stuff and 💄 on ya. And personally, I would prefer to be butt ugly rather than either gay or more “China dollish” feminine than girl
-And there’s no way that it doesn’t get on shirt. And it’s an absolute guarantee that this guy will be given either a fairy 🧚‍♀️ outfit or one of those waist-to-floor Victorian Ballerina like dress/skirts for 🥳 🍰 .
-New nickname being “MAKE-UP QUEEN or SNOW WHITE, or COVER GIRL you missed a spot”, goo goo eyes, whistling, cat calls
-And the kissy-kissy-kissy sounds by guys echoing through the locker room on travel game day or after practice or match…. AND
There’s no woman that will accept 5 o’clock shadow make-up getting on their scoot-scoot, face, or clothes hugging or kissing. Guaranteed NEVER to get laid.

cryscrys1 · Accepted Answer

I don’t why both man and women need to wear make up. It makes your skin wrinkle earlier in life and there is no point in it really ! Trying to
Boost your confidence? With make up ? Really that’s kinda.. sad!
Save your make up money for better cause.
A 30$ a fucking blush brah this world is already deep in shit a makeup will make us feel sexy !
Pakistan kids and poor kids in the world burning hands over there in a somewhere corner of the world for your stupid ——pink eye shadow.

Lets not even go to Botox and fillers.
Or Brazilian but lift to shit better and feel cOnFidenT.

Mozart once said “ If only the whole world could feel the power of harmony..”

Kim Kardashian Once said “ My butt is real”

Kids stop taking melatonin time to wake up

concerned4u · Accepted Answer

I don't know, the second picture seems more narcissistic, like too much focus on appearance. And yet, I wouldn't say this about a woman, but I really don't see much need for makeup there, either, maybe just a 'natural' uplift. Most makeup company lines are made from petroleum (look it up), so horribly awful for the skin, too. Sadly, if you look at older CoverGirls, without makeup, their face has deep pockets and they look 20 years older than they are. I think that lack of makeup on a man looks more masculine, it says: "I care more about working on changing the world than sitting in front of a mirror", which to me, is more masculine.

Lionman95 · Answer

The easy answer is because fashion trends are changing even today.
The longer answer is many of the examples you give are refering to men that lived a life that was even back then a life of the rich minority.
Today in a world where many people men and women are working hardsome jobs that´s not manageable.
It´s not true that no men wear makeup it´s just not majority that does. We live in a day and age where makeup is a feminine attribute so most of guys don´t want to.
It doesn´t fit into the definition of masculinity by many of us men. We want to builders, providers and seen as strong, we can´t go to the bathroom every hour to fix our makeup.
Plus I don´t know if their any women on here that don´t work in an office but as far as I know women that work in mechanical jobs or in restaurants and cafetarias also don´t wear makeup to work because it would be destroyed every and then.

_piotr · Answer

In the past centuries, at least in Europe, both men and women where considered beautiful beings, each in its own way. Now society allows only women to be beautiful. Many fashionable clothing, which was worn by men, is now banned for men, for example:
- tights -- men wore tights predecessor: hose
- high heeled shoes -- were worn by soldiers, kings, court members

I post here an interesting video, which shows manly fashion through centuries in Europe. (I just love the 18th century one) It shows that current one is very restrictive.

NathanDavis · Answer

because I'm not 24 anymore... but I used to, sometimes... R. I. P. D. E. P.. I. N. R. I.

BluishGaze · Answer

I guess some makeup is okay. I'm open to it.

But there are some girls that want us to look VERY feminine, with eye shadow, lipstick, blush... the whole package! It almost makes me think like there's nothing attractive about masculinity, like the only way to be "attractive" is to look like women.

No thanks.

Gigi2019 · Answer

The U. S. Military consists of mostly cis men. My guess is there is extreme cognitive dissonance involved with sending Maybeline cosmetics to the straight, male troops on deployment and this sentiment carries over into U. S. civilian society. This is just "one" idea about American male resistance to wearing makeup. The only straight men you're going to catch wearing makeup consistently are in the entertainment industry.

snowboarder720 · Answer

Because gender roles made by society says men don’t wear makeup except actors, news anchors, or anyone in-front of a camera.
Yeah I agree makeup could probably highlight masculine features too. There are men that do wear makeup and when they do they are a bit… different. Meaning they are cosplayers, gothic/emo, in the LGBTQ+ community, etc.

wheresmrcunnunglis · Answer

men wearing makeup is notably popular in Korea and Japan. Its gaining a little traction in the US but those who use it most likely keep it a secret. Since its a rarity for men to do so unless they're a celebrity or doing it for an event that requires high-profile pictures to be taken.

AviatorTom · Answer

Male actors DO wear makeup. And those guys in history who wore makeup were upper class only... the average guy wore no makeup, couldn't afford it.

We regular guys don't wear makeup so that you girls can know exactly what we look like when you first see us in the morning, getting out of bed. We're not a surprise, unlike some of you girls that look like another person when you first get up with no makeup. Sometimes we wonder, "Did I have sex with the wrong girl last night?"

SweetFyter · Answer

"ANYMORE"? Maybe this was before I was born but other than TV or movie actors, the last men I thought who wore makeup were the guys who powdered their wigs in the 1700s. No guy I've ever known wears makeup except for community theater stuff.

GlassTop · Answer

Men do wear makeup. Koreans and Asians wear makeup all the time. Gay men dominate the beauty industry and are even more talented than women in terms of makeup, or at least they get a lot more viewership. Most men on television and movies wear makeup. If you mean your common average guy, maybe it’s because it costs money, is time consuming, and would feel pretty feminine and vain to wear it. I don’t think girls would like guys who wear makeup either. Natural beauty always wins over makeup.

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

Are you ready to share your make up?

Lol the reason for eyeliner that was Kajal actually

keep the eyes cool and clean, improve vision and strengthen the eyes. It has also been used for the prevention and treatment of eye diseases such as blepharitis, cataract, conjunctivitis etc. [2] It is also said to ward off an 'evil eye'.

It wasn't used as beauty product but for health benifits

Silvertheater · Answer

I mean, some do. Knowing how to apply foundation helped greatly when I had bad acne in highschool, and sometimes just a subtle amount of makeup does wonders for appearance

ohshee · Answer

I'm not really for sure but for me to feel and look my best is to just have a good tan I think the same for girls to

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I think natural looking is more attractive than fake perfection so in the photo you shared, I prefer the guy without make up. My definition of beauty is normal looking and healthy, not flawless and youthful.

Just_call_me_Levi · Answer

I don't know what to tell you... Most girls don't feel comfortable leaving without makeup, and I don't feel comfortable leaving with makeup.

It would feel like I'm cheating myself, like I don't want other people to see me... I'm pretty comfortable in my own skin, and I very much like to keep it that way.

Mir95 · Answer

It only looks good on camera. Even minimal makeup is very obvious. And it just looks odd on guys. It looks really normal on girls but not on guys. And most of the makeup shades are made for girls and don't match well on men's skin.

hahahmm · Answer

You mean back when lying politicians and false gods put on makeup as part of an effort to get suckers to worship them? Men decided that we're better than that.

Lliam · Answer

Because it makes them look soft and effeminate.  Those aristocrats in the 1700s looked gay af.

Kaamraj · Answer

Men dont wear make up because men's sexual mean value (SMV) doesn't depend on their looks so much as their socio-economic position, reputation, and income.

bigtongue · Answer

Men still wear makeup just youtube search makeup tutorial men, but most everyday men don't as there doing the jobs thats don't require makeup, and mostly likely doing jobs that if makeup starts to sweat in to your eyes and a can't see it will cost you your life or your colleagues, because they are MEN

Hellraiser1984 · Answer

Mostly because of Christianity, Judaism and islam. They claim fallen angels taught humans about cosmetics. Azazel if I remember correctly. So everytime you wear makeup you're offending God/Yahweh/ Allah/Oscar the grouch.

ADFSDF1996 · Answer

Makeup is as fake as synthol. Unless you are trying to cover a scar or need it for a movie role, I don’t get why anyone uses makeup.

Ekvark · Answer

Seems like a hassle, honestly. Plus make up can start running up that receipt. Also, I want people to be interested in me because they're interested in me, not my wealth.

Mango-man · Answer

I guess for similar reasons today's women focus more on simply being thin instead of building muscles.

OneManOnly01 · Answer

Are you joking? Why would anybody? Would you want your man to look more feminine than you?

TyLeeAndPink · Answer

I don't know why men stopped wearing makeup. Honestly I love eyeliner on guys

UniquelyBasic · Answer

Makeup is looked at as feminine so men who wear makeup think they are either trying too hard or are afraid of being called a homosexual.

silkjames · Answer

I thought Hollywood actors only rocks make up I don't know I never put make up on maybe cocobutter sometimes lol!

DizzyDesii · Answer

Im glad they dont and the guy above looks good without 😍😝

whosnumber1 · Answer

do you really want to see a guy sponging foundation on his face just before he puts on his steel-toed boots and hardhat? come on.

DermalPunch · Answer

Anymore? My man would be gone so fast if came in with foundation on.

sp33d · Answer

Too much effort for virtually no reason. Keep the skin clean and moisturise during dry weather. That should be enough.

Jhunitor · Answer

1) It is a nightmare of you have a beard. 2) In my opinion, men's beauty standard are not very focused on anything that make up can help with.

Hairylegs222 · Answer

I don't hide my face, nor care about any imperfections that makeup hides. It's more of a "cute" girl thing to do too.

zeeeki · Answer

cause were generally less fragile regarding our appearance, and dont have to lie to ourselves and cover every little imperfection in paint to live with ourselves

KingofCups · Answer

1. Not insecure  2. Don't want to support the cosmetic industry  3. Most of that stuff is toxic for your skin  P. S. Women are much more attractive without make-up

JohnK123 · Answer

The wigs were common ofc not only because of balding makeup now means uwu girls and boys ewww but also emo which no boy really wants to be

ticonderoga2 · Answer

I ain't a rockstar or homosexual, so that counts me out.

megabamse · Answer

I used to when i was a teenager, i don't do anymore.

Andres77 · Answer

Evolution... we finally realized we don't need that shyt anymore.

exitseven · Answer

I don't know but I am glad they don't. I find it hard to even shave every day.

humanearth · Answer

To much work, I don't care for it.  I did try it, I don't like how it feels on my skin

Staximus · Answer

Because that's what girls do, it's not in fashion, and a man who is that obsessed with this looks is most likely a peter puffer

Juxtapose · Answer

Makeup is deceptive and is only going to make you look all the worse when people finally see you without it.

nocturnalbreed · Answer

Women hesitate to approach (I mean attracted to) men who wear makeup.

Nagatoro · Answer

Celebrities do for TV and stuff. Other than that, I don't really see a reason as to why guys really should wear makeup.

Godsvengeance · Answer

Because makeup is a waste of time and is effectively visual lying

MountAverage · Answer

You're asking why beauty standards change over time?

MrtoddsWildRide · Answer

I guess for the same reason we don't wear armor. It stopped being needed.

Pohjolan · Answer

Yeah and usually the civilisations where men wearing makeup became common didn't last very long. Makeup is a form of vanity.

SignedAutographs · Answer

Why don't we wear heels, skirts and blouses as well. We were the original wearer's of them all

MasonAlucardthethird · Answer

Waste of money. I don’t care enough about my looks. Not superficial

Chthou95 · Answer

It's not masculine to wear makeup as a man. But society wants everything to be feminine

Paul09 · Answer

Not for me. In confortable with my face. I ain't filtering it up , every.

captain_voidwalker · Answer

We are to busy doing all the hard labor that keeps society running

I_want_a_moustache · Answer

It’s just not expected so why bother? But I have had natural makeup done for a wedding.

Jltakk · Answer

Why would I need to? I don't rate makeup anyway. I prefer natural over fake looks.

nik4play · Answer

We are blunt creatures and would be teased and subject of constant bants, we wouldn't live it down!

Jouth · Answer

make is for girlsssss I'm not trynna get cooties. Sheesh

Cringe · Answer

We don't need makeup to look good

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