Do YOU wear make-up?

Prior to having bub I was one of those females that couldn't stand the thought of leaving the house WITHOUT layers of make-up (foundation, eye-liner, mascara ...the works). Then when I had Lucas I did a total 360 & I felt more comfortable within my own skin and didn't feel the need to ply on all the make-up. For the first time in 7 years I was leaving the house with maybe a bit of concealer/foundation IF THAT! I guess it was also partially due to being on my own, I didn't feel the need to 'impress' anyone. Now I only wear it on occasion when I feel like doing myself up a bit.

I know quite a few females who despite having a family etc are still very very religious with their 'make-up routine' and refuse to leave the house without wearing any...

So that brings me to my question - do YOU require make-up before you feel prepared to face the world on a day-to-day basis?

And has your 'beauty' routine changed since having bubs? If yes, how so?

ETA: Just for the record make-up isn't a bad thing and also while we're at it What are some beauty/make-up products that you swear by/can't live without?

Edited by Mum2Lucas

you make it sound like a bad thing I enjoy putting make-up on as it makes me look and feel good. I put a full face on every day regardless whether I'm going to work or not.

Even when I was home with Caitlin in the early days I'd put a little bit of bronzer or something on just to make me feel more human (and hide the massive dark circles under my eyes! lol).

I do it for myself, no one else

I get BORED with foundations, and ive tried all kinds, eg stick foundations (like Napolean the best ) cream compacts (like shiseido, tho they seem different a bit , and Revlon ) and the powder ones, like revlon , but ID mineral foundation is best for that category me thinks.

For overall best finish ,i would have to say Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier, are the best (just really expensive)

mascara, i like Maybelline the best

and eyeliner, i always use liquid ,and line the inside of my top eye lid and a thin line on top, i dont put any on the bottom as my eyes are too small

does the mineral ID one work ? tho if your skin is dry , that might make the dryness show up .
When i had dry skin i would exfoliat every day , and i wore a foundation ,no, it was a bronzer actually, from the body shop

and yep, thats my favourite mascara too

I dont wear any at all although does gloss count. I wear lipgloss a lot.

I wear makeup everyday unless I'm on holiday.

 

I work in an office in the CBD 5 days per week and always wear makeup to work.  I put makeup on before I take Michaela to dance on Saturdays and I put makeup on before we go to church on Sundays.

 

During the working week I have the full routine: foundation, concealer, powder, blush, eyelash curler, eyeliner, mascara, eye brow filler and gloss.   In the weekend I usually only put on a bit of foundation and/or mascara and some gloss.  That may seem like a lot of makeup for the work week but it doesn't take very long and my makeup is in natural colours so I don't look like a painted tart.

 

I am extremely "comfortable in my own skin" and am quite happy to go days without wearing makeup (I do this often when I'm on holiday) but as vain as this is going to sound I go from being pretty/plain without makeup to hot with makeup on. 

 

I take pride in my appearance and just as I like to take care of my skin and dress in nice clothes and wear nice shoes I also like the enhance my natural features with makeup.

I'm pretty laid back - always used to wear the works but since I went on maternity leave I usually don't bother. although i ALWAYS put on mascara before I leave the house (or if someone is coming over!) cause otherwise it looks like I have no eyelashes!!

I usually buy Maybelling (but not Great Lash - that gave me an eye infection once) mascara and can't live without my blistex lipbalm... oh, and i love No. 7 eyeshadows and Rimmel products.

btw - if you're looking to save money and know someone in the USA or Canada, their make-up is super cheap. I get my sister-in-law to send it to me (as long as you know what you want). I can get my $40 foundation for around $20 and mascara and the rest is usually under $10!!! so worth the postage....

eta: cause of my bad typing

Edited by gypsynita

I'm not a huge make up person either. I put some on if I'm going out but day to day I don't bother. But I didn't really bother much before I had the kids anyway, so not their fault. I'm lucky enough to have dark, long lashes so no need for mascara, but I could do with foundation to even out the blotchy skin tones - it's just that when i have the choice between sleep or getting up early to do makeup I'd rather go bare!! Hehe.

I never bother with make up when Im home or if Im taking the girls for a walk. To some friends places I dont even bother.

But if Im ever going to the shops or out anywhere else I have to - usually its only a bit of foundation and mascara. I do love having somewhere to go out to when I can really put makeup on, not that that happens very oftenAfter having Keira I didnt bother for a while and the ammount of times people told me I looked sick and pale, I never did it again.

not on a day to day wear but if i,m going out then yep not that i know what i,m doing but i have my mum and my sisters to help