Why do guys say they don't like makeup?

Question

i always hear guys say they don't like makeup and yadda yadda love natural girls. except every single girl i know who gets male attention is ALWAYS wearing makeup. literally every single one. even when guys think a girl isn't wearing makeup she most likely is. you can't tell me that i don't look better with makeup on? come on people.

McDuffy · Accepted Answer

let me be honest with u. makeup can be cute and enhance a girls natural features.. BUT. if its used to cover a girls insecurities, then its not attractive at all. id much rather see a girl with no makeup on then a girl trying to cover all her perceived flaws. a girl without makeup has a certian 'glow' to her that makeup just covers. I don't know how else to explain it. honestly i can even see it in your two pictures. your face glows without makeup and with makeup yea u look prety too but it looks more like a pale representation of your natural beauty. not trying to sound like shakesphere or anything LOL XD that just came out sounding really poetic HAHA sry laughing at myself right now. but fr. seeing a face without makeup just makes me want to cuddle and kiss and rub my face against it. (well a prety face like yours anyway) with makeup,, I don't know. id be more woried about getting the powder on my skin and clothes or smearing your "beauty" everywhere. hard to explain but attraction isn't really skin deep i guess. its deeper than the image of 'beauty' and trends the kardashian have set in the world and most guys just dont know how to express it. the attraction to a girls natural beauty when they first wake up in the morning, or just get out of the shower with no makeup on so they just say what they hear other people syaing, all the phrases youve heard. "natural girl" "no makeup" yada yada yada. honestly if u really want a guy who will apreciate you for real, start looking for the guys who say you are beautiful without make up and not just shallow bastards who only see that your eyebrows are on fleek.

hope this gives u a better idea of what guys mean when they say that stuff.

JSmuve · Accepted Answer

Simple: if a guy likes a girls face without makeup then there's a very good chance that he will like it with makeup as well. However the inverse is seldom as true. If a guy thinks a girl is attractive when her face is all done up and she doesn't look as good without it he's gonna be really disappointed and probably not be attracted to her. Us guys don't like much variance from your natural look to your made up look. If there's too much difference then we feel like you're two different girls; one that's attractive and one that's unattractive. Last thing we want is to be duped into falling for what's essentially a pig with makeup on. We'd rather get the good looking, natural girl. That said, we go for girls with makeup on because they're generally hotter looking than the natural girl. We just hope that the drop off when she takes off that makeup is not steep. Otherwise, see ya.

lumos · Accepted Answer

Because guys rarely understand how makeup works and I bet a lot of guys think the girl in that picture is not wearing any makeup.
I don't wear a whole lot of makeup, just some concealer and mascara, and I fill in my eyebrows just a tiny bit. A lot of guys have thought I don't wear any makeup. They are especially bad at telling the difference between a bare face and natural looking makeup.
A lot of them don't like it because they often go after the girls who cake their faces, they think it looks sexy, and then they're disappointed when the makeup comes off and the girl looks different. So then they cry about it and think all makeup is evil because their sexy little cake-faced barbie doll doesn't look like that naturally.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I just know that Mom thinks I'm pretty. But what do I know? Of course, every parent sees their own child as "beautiful". My mom says she likes my eyebrows. They are bold enough that I don't have to use eyebrow pencils.

Growing up, I never really liked my appearance, and I didn't know why I looked. . . weird. Then, I modified my diet by avoiding eating out and eating only until I'm politely full, not bloated, along with creating more plant-based meals, and I lost weight. I have to admit, I feel like Narcissus, looking at his reflection and admiring it. That's how I feel when I look at mine. I look kind of cute. Everybody likes a heart-shaped face, and I got that. :)

Hidden_P · Accepted Answer

Because there is a difference between attraction, and comfort.

Make up makes us attractive. Whether it's minimal or maximum, it gives girls confidence and men like girls looking good. However, they like their girls comfortable behind closed doors. Not waking up early to put on a face before they wake up sort of thing.

My boyfriend likes me not wearing make up. However, when I put make up on he always says "you look beautiful".

It's the differences between being pretty and everyday and being a "treat"

Ayshea · Accepted Answer

I think a little make-up is ok. Some girls just over do it, and end up looking like clowns.

Let's face it, if you know what you're doing, half the time guys don't even know you're wearing make-up. They just think they do 😉

Love your makeup by the way, especially that eyeshadow in the first pic. What is that shade? Xx

Anonymous · Answer

I can think of 2 reasons but there are probly more.
Because there thinking thats only what you look like part of the time which is true or there thinking it probly takes you ages which will take away from other things and if it looks really good is probly dose take ages.

However it definitly can work long as you know what your doing which most women do from practice.
Personally if im interested in some one id like to see her at her best and see what's going to be normal as well but id have been more likely to agree to go out i the first place based on their best. Asking wise you may actually make some guys presume your not interested if you look very good. Though if its in no standard guys may think i like the way she looks but think other guys won't like the thing making you unique so i have more of a chance.
Many if not most guys don't just go for the prettiest they go for the ones they think will be interested as there's a social risk involved which is one reason the wait for him to come to you advice is terrible your relying on their judgment to tell if your interested if you know they're interested go for them.

Ok sorry im not sure how on earth i ended up writing so much?

BlueCoyote · Answer

My long-term girlfriend never wears make-up. I know that because I live with her and never see her put any on. In fact, she doesn't even own any make-up. I once bought her something and she said "I don't even know how to put that on". I don't think anyone ever showed her how to use make-up. So yes, I do know what girls look like without make up and I like it that way.

Besides... it's fine if you like it. There's nothing wrong with it. Just don't claim you're doing it for guys because you're not. You're doing it for yourself. There will always be guys who like you without make-up, just like I fell in love with my girlfriend. So be honest about your reasons and all is well.

Anonymous · Answer

We want to make sure we are actually attracted to the girl. Wearing make-up is basically lying about what you really look like. I want to make sure I am attracted to the girl before she applies make-up. Also, many guys say they don't like girls wearing make up because a lot of girls don't know how to apply it just right. Wearing make-up where it's noticeable isn't attractive. Applying make-up and knowing how to make it look as if she was natural is generally okay by most guys standards... But at the end of the day I would say that most guys that say they prefer girls natural over make-up just want to make sure they are actually attracted to the girl for who she really is and not be lied to about her true appearance.

Dipsy · Answer

Most guys are really really bad at spotting makeup or anything. What I've heard of most guys (including myself) is that they generally like it when a girl wears makeup, but you can't actually see it.
If you wouldn't have told us here that the above picture had makeup, I would only have seen the eyelashes and cheeks as having makeup stuff on it.

AleDeEurope · Answer

We like 9's and 10's natural, without makeup. Problem is, most girls aren't 9's or 10's, most girls are 5's and 6's (average), so of course we're gonna approach them when they have makeup, because the 6 turns into a 7.
If you're naturally beautiful, then we prefer you without makeup, but if you're not, then put on makeup.

NearlyNapping · Answer

If I have a choice between
1) A pretty girl
2) A canvas with a picture of a pretty girl painted on it.
Which do you think I'd choose?

Also, I don't wanna kiss a bunch of chemicals and powders.

Also, it seriously freaks me out thinking of someone putting all that stuff around their eyes. I can't watch them do it. That feels like watching someone put a needle in their eye or something.

Plus, I don't want to wait on her to put it on. You look just fine. I'm serious, you look just fine.

GingerGuy · Answer

It's not that we don't like it, it's that it's not needed in our opinion and there is definitely a point of too much of it. Most women are naturally beautiful and really don't need it, but we do like it yes. I think it's more for you women though then guys.

steveguitar · Answer

Women wear makeup for hemswlves and to outdo other girls. My friend today put on some self tanning thing to make her face look darker, I wanted to laugh, but I also thought 'wow, how can you do that to yourself?

I have seen the make up she puts on, as I'm sure other women do too. It's tediculous, you cover up every part, and honestly it's takes away from real sexiness. It's not easy to explain to someone who may not be attracted to girls

godfatherfan · Answer

I haven't heard us guys say we don't want any. I personally want as little as is necessary for her to achieve whatever look she wants. It is true that even ugg women can look amazing with enough makeup. However, when a woman has too much, it just looks bad. Less is better.

assley · Answer

It's not that they want you to not wear makeup just that they want you to look pretty without looking like a clown or high maintenance. They also want to know that you look pretty with barely any on because they know eventually there will be times he will see you with nothing on and he wants you to look kind of the same. Most girls need a little help but don't over do it.

XRabbitHeartX · Answer

I think they say that because some girls overdo it and look like a totally different person without it. But to say they don't like girls with makeup is a stretch because yet they have no problem jacking off to porn where women are covered in make up and we all know how models look and the women who get attention. I just think they don't want a totally different person appearance wise with no make up.

adamb94 · Answer

I think most guys just prefer that natural makeup look, you know the minimal amount you put on, I think the vast majority of guys don't like it when girls wear a lot of makeup. My girlfriend hardly ever wears makeup and I think she's the most beautiful girl in the world, so yes even though you may not like how you look without it, your boyfriend or whoever may not be bluffing if he says this.

Notorisch_Arschloch · Answer

Get a gorgeous girl home. Spanx come off: fat. Bra comes off: flop. Makeup comes off: hello Gollum.

With men, what you see is what you get.

Apparently we're such a superior gender we don't need to hide ourselves just to get a mate.

j8k322597 · Answer

I think guy like just enough. We say that because a lot of girls wear way too much, and we like a more natural look. So we want them to put the least amount they need. And there are a lot of girls who are good looking without excessive amounts of makeup.

Wannamaybehangout · Answer

When guys say they don't like makeup, what they really mean is, they don't like too much makeup. At least, that's what I mean when I say it. you shouldn't feel like you have to wear makeup when you're just hanging out at home with your man though. Just don't plaster it on your face, just touch it up a bit and you'll be perfect =)

Coconutty · Answer

Because they don't know what we actually do to look good and "natural." I did a MyTake on this a while ago. They're really objecting to girls who cake it on really thick, especially those who do a lot of contouring or use a darker foundation on their face than the rest of their skin color.

www.girlsaskguys.com/.../a25526-hair-makeup-a-primer-for-guys

IsabelGuimaraes · Answer

You look good in both pics, but your eyes look more glamorous in the pic with makeup. Of course makeup makes you prettier if you know how to do it, then you're gonna call more attention. But obviously they want to see your natural beauty, then they will say they prefer girls without makeup.

1smooth28 · Answer

It's just that obviously guys would like it better if you looked good without make-up (which you do) because then they don't feel like they are attracted by something your not. It's the same with personality, it's better if you can be yourself and the other person still loves you.

akadatank44 · Answer

Nah I think most of us do. Just don't like it caked on!

Devilofangel · Answer

It's because you do look better with make up on. Guys find it misleading and confusing. Especially when a girl gets offended she skipped wearing make up for a day and a guy assumed she was sick. Or she looks no where near like the same person they met; after she takes it off.

El_Muffidore · Answer

It's not that we don't like it. It's just that LESS IS MORE. I prefer a girl with little to no makeup as opposed to caking or layering it on like a clown

Leos123 · Answer

It's because women tend to overdo it. Rather than we see the face, we see the make-up. We see thick lipstick and blush. Light make-up is ok. But if the make-up is more noticed than you, you are wearing too much.

blondfrog · Answer

Most guys fear that if they say that they like women with make up then it makes them sound fake. I don't mind make up just as long as its a little and depending on what kids of make up she wears and if she knows how to put make up on properly. I say women should stay away from make up if they are not good at putting it on, or if it makes them less attractive.

Joti_Harrison · Answer

Did you do any lip enhancement surgeries, or take an injection on the lip? It's rare to find such lips on a girl of your race? It just kinda looks out of place, not trying to bash you or anything.

QuietRunner · Answer

Because it the the potilitical correct thing to say today. It is the in fashion beauty standard to say you look great without makeup. No body shaming, everyone is good, we all get ribbons and trophies. Really people's opinions in their hearts might be different.

Neverrrmore · Answer

I always think the same thing lol. What are they talking about? My husband even says that and I wake up and look at him "this over THIS babe?"😂

kneehow · Answer

Most guys can't even tell that you are wearing makeup if it's subtle... so when they think of makeup they think of lashes that look like tarantulas, eyebrows that look like caterpillars lol

mostwomenshouldstfu · Answer

It means they like a girl who is "makeup beautiful" without the makeup. But it typically won't be a deal breaker if it's not caked on and actually enhances your feminine look instead of camouflaging flaws.

PhoenixItalian · Answer

We don't like it because it's deceptive, however it attracts our attention no matter what and makes the girl look like she's trying to attract a guy, so of course we'll approach more often but I prefer a girl who doesn't wear it.

TripleAce · Answer

1. it's not necessarily because of the make up, maybe they are just more attractive  2. Attractive girls usually like make up (to a certain extent). Fuels their ego when guys oogle at them

Katie2244 · Answer

I prefer you without, same with my girlfriend, small amount of make up can look good but there are a lot of girls who just end up looking like barbies

Mrwoo99 · Answer

Because its identity fraud from hiding what she really looks like. I know most of you women need it but it's only used to manipulate beta orbitors for attention. A woman's beauty is 20% nature/genetics and the rest is just either makeup or cosmetics.

Abe90 · Answer

Here's the thing, guys lie. Just like women do. If a guy says he likes women without makeup, he's TOTALLY telling the truth. He doesn't like to see a woman dressed up in anything fancy. He prefers her to be dressed like a bum.

cth96190 · Answer

Because we want to see what it is that we are getting. :-)

Chico_brah · Answer

Makeup accentuates a girls appearance. I've never heard a guy say this in real life. Only guys on gag.

Nik1hil · Answer

It's like girls say!.. We want nice gentleman and dependable guys!. But they always go for the crazy, God of War, Mr. Grey and the assholes!..

Jemini_Crocket · Answer

Because men happened lol They say they don't like big boobs but will stare at them if some busty girl is around. That's just how they work.

DiegoO · Answer

Is not that I don´t like to see a woman with make up, is just that seen a woman without make up gives me the sensation that I am not appreciating a false aesthetic.

brewersfan01 · Answer

girls with makeup are more pretty, obviously, but the girl with no makeup on is a higher quality of person and more respectable for her confidence and "fuck you I do what I want" attitude.

Zorax · Answer

Personally, I prefer natural beauty, no makeup, or just natural (face powder, concealer, primer and foundation).

archiz · Answer

Guys like what looks good. If you look without makeup then they ll approach you. If yoi don t then they d be more interested in you with makeup on

Anonymous · Answer

I like it as long as she washes it off at night and applies lotion so it doesn't do so much long term damage to her skin. I don't care for lipstick though because I don't want it on me when kissing her.

Ragnar101 · Answer

it is different when you go out with huge amount of makeup than going out with natural face with less makeup... do know how to say it

skeptic002 · Answer

here is the reality most of us don't care whether you have or not we like you either way

spoonman2014 · Answer

As long as it isn't caked on, that is a weird experience when it gets on your face or clothes lol

dolemite68 · Answer

guys dont like a lot of make up, i know what u mean tho the girls guy say are all natural usually still have a little make up on

jestingdemon · Answer

It's all a matter of personal preference I'd say. Each guy has a preference to the level of makeup used

CyberToothTiger · Answer

Make up is fine with me. If them are your pictures you look gorgeous in every one of them.

Toad-1 · Answer

I always say makeup is fine, but just don't cake it on there to where you look like a clown is all

yucel_eden · Answer

I don't like TOO much make up. That's all. I want a girl to wear make up but don't want her to go overboard that's all.

Scooby225 · Answer

Its deceptive. Some girls where it look attractive than gain a bit of a ego. Anybody can wear makeup and look pretty. Not everyone can work hard, take care of body and have a form of natural beauty.

MisterSir · Answer

make-up in general isn't the problem most guys have, the amount some girls use is. i'm neutral on it, wear what you want...

NYkid27 · Answer

I honestly think you look better without makeup. You're very cute

Sabretooth · Answer

THAT is fine. most have issues with when that starts look like someone beat the hell outta you-eye shadow, pink make up cheeks-that sorta thing.

Glen68 · Answer

makeup doesn't make a girl look better to me but when she wears makeup it makes her feel pretty which in turn radiates out of her making her beautiful

Anonymous · Answer

Its not that it doesn't look better but we dont wantvyo want to wake next to a d

Walrus_au · Answer

I'm going to shoot for  "You're overthinking it. It's because we don't like make-up."

singlebee · Answer

Because it hides the real you that's why... Like look at yourself. You are not very pretty as you look in your pic with makeup

whiner_clam · Answer

It's kinda true. But excessive makeup is never nice.

Assholeman16 · Answer

Because at the end of the day you wipe your face off and show the real you

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