If makeup is just companies trying to make money off of insecurity, then why don't men wear it too?

[Anonymous]

I'm not saying we should, or anyone should wear it, but, if makeup companies just make makeup to prey on peoples insecurity, then why don't men wear it too

Yes, hollywood actors do etc.. but, otherwise, you generally don't see men wearing makeup

Please don't say "because it's womanly". If it was womanly, you would NEVER see a man, including hollywood, doing it

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Also, I'm talking about men who, can't/don't wear beards/mustaches. As that part of the face, the makeup wouldn't be visible

[Lliam]

What kind of makeup would a man wear? Eye shadow? Lipstick? Rouge?

I seriously doubt if women wound think that made a guy more attractive.

No doubt, some guys will try it, hoping it will set them apart and draw attention from girls (not women). And some girls might like the effeminate look. Just like some kids like Goth and other sub-cultures.

The only reason male TV celebrities and film actors wear make up is to correct for the lights and cameras.

The purpose of makeup in real life is to make women look younger and make them look as feminine as possible. Do guys want to look more feminine?

Which would a woman choose?
This?

Or this?

[blueonblack22]

“If it was womanly, you would NEVER see a man, including hollywood, doing it”

Are you kidding? Those people live an alternative reality. Fame and money give you a lot more leeway with women make up or not.

Anyway think of Freudian dynamics. Men will usually behave in a way they believe (both consciously and subconsciously) that will best improve their sexual viability with women.

Now that doesn’t mean they are right about their beliefs or having success at it. But still they will take social cues and act accordingly.

So most men know that women are attracted to rugged masculinity. Even if the guy isn’t that masculine and knows it he deep down knows that most women are not attracted to effeminate men regardless of what they “say” they want. Men with feminine characteristics only make women feel less intimidated/relatable. But feeling relatable is not often the same as romantic attraction. It’s often the opposite (unfortunately)

Now of course men are bombarded with tons of mixed messages on there. Lots of contradictions. But I can tell you right now that no straight man is going to do well romantically/sexually with most women if he wears make up (and does it often). Exceptions are if he’s already prominent, famous and/or wealthy. He has to have something else going for him.

[blueonblack22]

*Now that doesn’t mean they are always right about their beliefs….

[thatshydork]

Tbh I live in an area where you really wouldn’t notice anyone - man or woman - is wearing makeup unless it’s a special occasion. I live in an area where it’s raining like 75% of the year so people just kinda go with whatever is most comfortable for them.

[Apple1996]

I'm pretty sure historically makeup use to be super popular for men back a long time ago. Same with heels and wigs. Men were way more into fashion than women. It's only recently that women have joined in on the makeup trend and it died out for men

[AI Opinion]

Oh, I get where you're coming from, and it's a fascinating topic! The use of makeup, historically, wasn't exclusively for women. In various cultures and eras, men wearing makeup was quite common, from Egyptian pharaohs wearing eyeliner to European aristocrats powdering their faces. The notion that makeup is primarily for women is more of a modern societal construct than a timeless truth.

Today, the landscape is changing, even beyond Hollywood. With the rise of social media and influencers, makeup use among men is gaining visibility and becoming more accepted in everyday scenarios. This shift is not just about making money off insecurities but also about expression and artistry. Makeup companies are starting to catch on, marketing products more inclusively to all genders. It's about personal choice, expression, and the joy of transformation, not just insecurities. Plus, there's a broader conversation here about gender norms and breaking down those barriers which is really refreshing.

[BoopBoopBeep]

Ever seen an actor filmed without makeup? They look super washed out with all the lighting. The point of makeup on men in hollywierd is to make them look normal, not "made up." Now how successful that is... that's another story, but that's the original intent. It wasn't because Tom Cruise secretly wants to wear eye liner it's because without it he'd look like a zombie in Top Gun.

[Asker]

Not that it's the same thing but, I know a straight, preacher, who's married with kids, but wears nail color (black) but still paints his nails. Again, straight, married, has kids, PREACHER

[BoopBoopBeep]

Interesting. All the males I know who paint their nails around here are emo college students. Last one cried when I slapped him for poking me in the chest when I told him he didn't know how to drive and needed to stop tailgating me in a 10mph zone. I'd never imagine a preacher and him hanging out together all that much.

[Asker]

So you interrogated him?

[BoopBoopBeep]

We had a protracted interaction not anticipated when starting the day. I wasn't asking any questions so I wouldn't call it an interrogation. My interrogations tend to last much longer as well.

[Chazmatazz269]

They do. Men just have different insecurities. Hair color for men and spray paint to hide your bald spot. Men have long used hair spray, mousse, gel, etc. The moustache boom has resulted in an explosion of products and companies to help fellas make their soup catchers look dapper.

[jrpgh91]

I had fucking horrible acne as a teenager to the point that I still have a few scars to this day. I put a verrrrryyy small touch of it on - like I couldn’t even get through an entire bottle in a year - but I have a public facing job and it serves its purpose.

[Asker]

What do you do

[jrpgh91]

Used to be a server, now I’m a nurse

[Asker]

Male nurse. Not common, but, it happens

[NamerOfStars]

Because men aren't judged on the same aspects of appearance that women are. Consider lipstick. What's its purpose? To make her lips look like engorged labia, and thus suggest sexual arousal. What good would it do a man to wear that?

[LiamJHayden]

It is starting, but men are historically more the targets of idiocy like the two to three months salary for an engagement ring, an idea pushed by the diamond industry to scam people out of their hard-earned money for absurdly overpriced gems.

[NotTacocaT6969]

men didn’t grow up competing with barbie dolls and porn actresses.


Also, men can grow beards and don’t need clown-face to feel attractive.

[dustybiker2]

Mans choice. I don't wear it. Allergic to too much of it. So toxic.

[JacobJordan]

Because men are rational more often than not. And as a result men realize that no amount of make up can cover up a shit personality

[SotiCoto]

Common male insecurities are different to female insecurities. Male insecurities are also exploited for profit... but they're not things that makeup would work on.

[DrPepper12]

Sexism. I'm old enough to recall where if a guy used chapstick he would be mercilessly ridiculed. Give it more time for society to become saner And I think you'll see more men with makeup.

[77five]

Because mens’ real insecurities are their money and status, not looks.

[Jamie05rhs]

Because we don't go out and buy shit when we're feeling insecure. We just jack off.

[Asker]

I mean, unless you're buying the porn

[_piotr]

Because society believes only women should look nice and punish men that do not want to conform to that standard.

[jshm2]

They do. You think those men on TV are not without makeup?

You new to the internet?

[msc545]

Women care a lot more about men's money and height than they do their facial attractiveness. Mostly money.

[Asker]

Not what I hear, but, I digress

[anon1903]

Make-up products use gendered marketing strategies.

[82lynx]

They do, but most of them refuse to admit they’re male.

[Prashrey]

I don’t like putting anything on my face. I just use soap to wash my face. That’s it. I feel very weird if there’s cream or anything else on my skin. I guess I’m not just used to it.

[Asker]

I mean, I get it, cause like, touching your face, just adds oil to it, but, why don't you like putting anything else on it

[sheikalana]

Men and women have different insecurities.

[thisAppIsGarbage]

Cuz makeup is gay

[Asker]

How!