Girls Share How They Are Held To A Different Standard When They Wear Makeup And When They Don’t
Let’s face it; the world is divided into two types of women. Some people love using their makeup artistry to paint their faces every morning, while others would rather not. Of course, there are no rules or regulations when it comes to makeup, but it’s impossible to deny that society has its own ideas and opinions about how women should look with and without makeup. As a result, women have taken to Quora to discuss how they are treated differently when they wear makeup versus when they don’t, and the results are fascinating…
Abbey Miranda
People are surprised by Abbey’s true age when she wears makeup, even though she doesn’t notice a significant difference in her appearance and doesn’t wear makeup. When she does decide to put on a full face and doll herself up, she is frequently approached by men much older than herself.
Abbey Miranda
They appear to believe she is older than she is, and they are sincere in their belief that this is reason enough to approach her and try to win her over.
Claire Douglas
Claire Douglas is clearly someone who enjoys experimenting with different colors and styles when it comes to her makeup, and while she does so from the comfort of her own home, her family disapproves.
Claire Douglas
When she leaves the house, she is frequently told to “tone it down,” and she is met with strange looks. When she doesn’t wear makeup and goes for a more natural look, her friends compliment her, her parents compliment her, and guys approach her. These no-makeup looks, on the other hand, don’t make her as happy.
Holly Megan Watson
Without her makeup, Holly thinks she looks completely different. She attributes this to her lack of thick or dark brows and the fact that she frequently has pimples on her skin, which she believes stand out more than most.
Holly Megan Watson
She believes that wearing makeup boosts her confidence and is why she is held to a different standard. She has stated that she is more open and friendly.
Shannon Niernberger
Shannon is a self-proclaimed “Makeup Enthusiast,” and only leaves the house without it in the direst of circumstances. She believes she is surrounded by compliments when she wears a full face of makeup as if she can do no wrong.
Shannon Niernberger
Nevertheless, she has stated that she is a fairly awkward introvert who makes mistakes from time to time, so these compliments are undeserved. However, when she isn’t wearing makeup, she is treated as a normal person, which she finds gratifying at times.
Krysta Storer
Krysta Storer is frequently told that she looks much younger when she isn’t wearing makeup, and while many people have tried to convince her that she shouldn’t, she has chosen to ignore them.
Krysta Storer
She enjoys wearing makeup and experimenting with different products and styles because it makes her feel more mature – even if it doesn’t make her look more mature. But, on the other hand, she appreciates the ability to go about her daily routine without having to apply a full face of makeup.
Cierra Irene
Cierra has witnessed firsthand how differently she is treated when she wears makeup and does not wear makeup. Men approach her more frequently and are much nicer to her when she wears makeup.
Cierra Irene
In addition, women frequently approach her and ask for makeup advice. When she isn’t wearing makeup, however, this changes slightly. Cierra notices that men tend to look past her when she goes bare-faced, and women approach her about anything. Regrettably, she believes that people do not take her seriously.
Dawn Batsford
Dawn isn’t one of those people who likes to dress up, and she only does so when she has a special occasion to attend. However, she has stated that she does not mind dressing up and applying makeup but that she does not enjoy being treated differently when she does so.
Dawn Batsford
When she isn’t wearing makeup, she sees herself as a regular person, and she is content with that. She is embarrassed by the attention she receives when she wears makeup and does not appreciate it.
Akshara Joshi
This young lady is the type of young lady who is torn between two groups of people. When her parents tell her to tone down her look and be more natural, it’s a tough pill to swallow for someone who adores makeup and spends hours applying it every day.
Akshara Joshi
When she goes for a more natural look – or when she doesn’t wear any makeup at all – her friends think she looks sick. As a result, she is caught in the middle, and she frequently feels as if she is pleasing others rather than herself.
Sue Croke
Even though Sue isn’t treated differently when she wears or doesn’t wear makeup, she notices a slight difference in how men and women approach her.
Sue Croke
When she wears makeup, she notices that women are more interested in the products she uses, and they frequently inquire about how she achieved her look. However, when she isn’t wearing makeup, she feels like they aren’t paying attention. When she does wear makeup, she feels like a “walking commercial board.”
Rachel Renee
Rachel feels like she blends into the background pretty well when she wears the bare-faced look. She goes about her day as if she were “just another person,” exchanging casual smiles with others. When she does put on makeup, however, she notices a significant difference.
Rachel Renee
Numerous people find her intimidating and believe she is a bad person, and when she enters a nightclub, she is constantly approached by men. However, Rachel has also discovered that she has more success in interviews when she wears makeup than when she does not.
Abby Chebli
Abby Chebli enjoys wearing makeup, but she also enjoys the freedom to go without it on occasion. However, when she wears makeup, she notices that women compliment her, but men stare at her so intently that she feels uneasy.
Abby Chebli
She also gets the impression that people don’t take her seriously when she’s not wearing makeup, but this changes when she’s not. She feels like she is well received in conversations and blending in more, which can be a relief.
Gisella Fama
Many girls worldwide refuse to leave the house without wearing makeup, but Gisella is not one of them. Although she does use products on her face now and then, she prefers not to do so most of the time because she lacks the necessary skills and her skin doesn’t require so much.
Gisella Fama
She has struggled to accept her flaws and embrace her natural look, even though she doesn’t believe people treat her differently when she wears or doesn’t wear makeup.
Laci Harrison
Laci is the type of woman who doesn’t wear makeup daily but does so when she needs to look extra professional for a job. While she recognizes that people do not treat her any differently than they do anyone else, she also recognizes that certain people in her life prefer her in particular ways.
Laci Harrison
Her husband and children, for example, dislike it when their wife and mother wear makeup because they aren’t used to it, but her friends say she looks stunning when she does.
Sunny Nguyen
Sunny doesn’t go bare-faced every day, but she does wear lipstick the majority of the time. People around her recognize her for wearing bright colors on her face, and some even recognize her for wearing a little more makeup on special occasions.
Sunny Nguyen
When she doesn’t wear makeup and opts to go without, she notices that she is treated differently. When this happens, she is usually met with remarks such as “she looks sick” and “do you need to take the day off?”
Brandi Rhodes
Brandi likes to dress appropriately for her days at work, and she does so by wearing makeup. She has, however, chosen to never go to work without a product on her face because she believes it would be shocking to those with whom she works.
Brandi Rhodes
Furthermore, when Brandi leaves the house without makeup, she feels as if she is treated differently by strangers, but this is usually because she is wearing workout clothes rather than everyday clothes.
Panisa Littleman
While many girls claim that wearing makeup and being more dolled up attracts more attention, Panisa claims that she receives more attention when she is not wearing makeup. She believes that many women aspire to have full lips, defined cheekbones, clear skin, a small nose, and caramel features like hers.
Panisa Littleman
As a result, she has an advantage. On the other hand, when she wears makeup, she feels unapproachable and that people are unable to communicate with her. Panisa, on the other hand, prefers not to wear makeup, so this works for her.
Jadyn Bryant-Smith
Jadyn believes she is treated differently depending on whether or not she is wearing makeup, and this is especially true when it comes to customer service. In fact, she believes that when she wears makeup, people are more friendly and willing to help her.
Jadyn Bryant Smith
She does, however, believe that it has more to do with how she presents herself than with the makeup itself. Wearing makeup, in her opinion, makes her feel more confident, and she believes that when she exudes confidence, people are more drawn to her.
Jennifer Stone
Jennifer chooses to wear her contact lenses when she doesn’t wear makeup, believing that this allows her to blend in with the rest of the world. But, unfortunately, she blends in because she has more male friends than female friends.
Jennifer Stone
When she wears makeup and opts to wear contact lenses, however, things change. When she does this, she gets the impression that people’s compliments are more genuine and much nicer to her. Many guys, however, are put off by this because they are allegedly intimidated.
Giang Nguyen
Giang is the type of person who switches between three distinct personalities. There are times when she doesn’t wear makeup at all, other times when she wears a small amount of makeup, and still other times when she wears a lot of makeup.
Giang Nguyen
When she wears heavy makeup, she notices that people treat her differently because it makes her appear much older. When she isn’t wearing makeup, however, she appears much younger. When this is the case, she doesn’t feel as if anyone is paying attention to her.
Hannah Elizabeth
Hannah, who is naturally blonde and has fair hair, looks very different when she wears makeup and doesn’t. In fact, those who see her without makeup assume she’s sick, whereas those who see her with makeup assume she’s done up for a reason.
Hannah Elizabeth
She is constantly bombarded with compliments because of the difference, and people assume she must have spent a lot of time making herself look beautiful. But, on the other hand, she prefers to keep her makeup looking more natural to achieve the perfect balance.
Amelie Via
Amelia is the type of girl who enjoys wearing makeup and experimenting with different colors and looks, but it appears that when she isn’t wearing it, people have a hard time recognizing her. Also, when she isn’t wearing a full face, she feels as if people are ruder to her, and many of them make remarks.
Amelie Via
Some of the comments suggest that she appears ill, that she should go home and rest, and that she should actually put on makeup. However, when she’s not wearing makeup, she doesn’t have those reactions.
Ash Sab
When Ash thinks her makeup is flawless, she notices that the rest of the world less accepts her. She’s said that when she’s wearing foundation, mascara, and lipstick, almost no one approaches her and that people think she’s intimidating – even though she’s the same person when she’s not.
Ash Sab
Even though Ash doesn’t think she looks any different when she’s not wearing makeup, she’s noticed that people stare at her occasionally, but they mostly treat her the same as anyone else. It’s “much more peaceful,” in her opinion.
Gayathri Mahesh
Gayathri changes up her look daily, wearing makeup some days and embracing her natural beauty on others. Her reaction, she believes, is contingent on the company. While her friends think she is attractive in both situations, she receives more compliments when wearing makeup.
Gayathri Mahesh
They stare at her and stop complimenting her when she goes a little more extreme with her makeup and goes much darker with the lip and full face as a whole. She, on the other hand, is unconcerned about it.
Laura Traveller
Even though Laura admits she has no idea how to apply makeup, she has stated that she is treated differently when she is not wearing it. She notices that when she wears more makeup and dresses in flattering rather than baggy clothing, she is approached by men who make unwanted advances.
Laura Traveller
She can go about her business without being noticed when she isn’t wearing makeup and wearing baggy clothes. She still wears makeup when she wants because she isn’t doing so to attract attention.
Raven Ramirez
Raven Ramirez doesn’t wear much makeup anyway, but she notices that people stare at her differently when she lines her eyes or puts on a little foundation. That’s because strangers and acquaintances assume she’s much older than she actually is.
Raven Ramirez
On the other hand, when she doesn’t wear makeup, they assume she’s much younger than she is. While Raven is unconcerned about this and doesn’t mind in either case, she finds the distinction and difference fascinating.
Amanda Duese
Amanda Deuse is the type of girl who avoids wearing makeup regularly but will do so on occasion if she feels like it. It’s usually because she wants to try something new with her makeup or because she’s going to a special event.
Amanda Duese
As a result, she believes that when she wears makeup, she receives more compliments and that people stare at her more. She’s also discovered that her photos get a lot more likes when she wears makeup than when she doesn’t.
Malavika
Malavika is much more at ease when she isn’t wearing makeup, and she has discovered that others feel the same way about her when she isn’t wearing it. Many people have told her that she looks like a ghost when she wears foundation, that makeup does not suit her, and looks better barefaced.
Malavika
While these are a little abrupt, she admits that she feels more self-conscious when dressing up. People pass her by without making any judgments when she isn’t wearing makeup.
Alexandra Misăilă
Alexandra feels much more confident when she wears makeup, partly because her skin is prone to breakouts, and she prefers to conceal these flaws with cosmetics. In fact, she follows the rule that she should either go all out or go home to make up.
Alexandra Misăilă
Her confidence is boosted even more when she “cakes on” her makeup. Of course, people treat her differently when she isn’t wearing makeup, but she believes this is due to her confidence rather than what they think.
Rose Mary
Even though Rose Mary spends most of her days without makeup, she has noticed that when she adds some powder, eyeliner, and lipstick to the mix, people perceive and interact with her differently.
Rose Mary
When she wears her makeup, she notices that people are nicer and treat her with more respect. When she isn’t wearing makeup, however, everything changes. She believes that people don’t think she’s attractive without makeup, so she tries to balance wearing it and not wearing it.
Elle Panis
While some of the girls on this list are treated differently depending on whether or not they wear makeup, others don’t see much of a difference between when they do and when they don’t. Elle is one of them, and she attributes it to the fact that she doesn’t wear much makeup in the first place…
Elle Panis
As a result, she does not allow others to interact with her differently. In fact, she considers herself unlucky because she doesn’t know how to apply makeup, but fortunate because she hasn’t had the same experiences as others.
Emily F. Marsico
Emily, who enjoys wearing makeup, has seen firsthand how people treat her differently when she wears it, especially when it comes to men. She claims that when she wears makeup, “men approach me constantly” and receive daily messages from them.
Emily F. Marsico
In addition, she finds that when she has a full face of makeup, women can be “snarky.” When she isn’t wearing makeup, however, the same cannot be said. When she doesn’t wear makeup, she says she blends in with the rest of society.
Stephanie Barbo
Stephanie Barbo wears both makeup and no makeup regularly, and she prefers to go makeup-free when she’s at home. But, then, when she’s going out or out for a night on the town, she’ll get all dolled up. When she does this, she notices a significant difference in how she is treated.
Stephanie Barbo
People around here are friendlier and more likely to smile at her when she wears makeup, she believes. Her partner, thankfully, prefers her without makeup, which is how she feels most at ease.
Alexa Stines
Alexa feels more confident when she wears makeup, and she enjoys the opportunity to play around with her look and try out new products. However, she has stated that wearing makeup has some drawbacks.
Alexa Stines
That’s because she finds that when she wears makeup, men are much more interested in her, and when she doesn’t, people are often rude. She notices them staring at them strangely, and some of them ask them rude questions like, “Why are you so red?” Some people have even requested that she remove her makeup for them.
Jaqueline Alexia Prado
While Jaqueline has observed other women being treated differently depending on whether or not they wear makeup, she has not personally experienced this. One of the main reasons for this is that she rarely wears makeup, so most people she knows and cares about are familiar with her without it.
Jaqueline Alexia Prado
However, she has noticed that she receives more attention when she spends more time getting ready and applying makeup. But she didn’t notice any difference when she lived in Mexico.
Sadie Mae
Sadie Mae enjoys showcasing her personality and creativity through her appearance, which she accomplishes through her hair color and makeup choices. However, she has discovered that different people treat her differently depending on how she looks – and that these comments vary even more depending on the person’s age.
Sadie Mae
Her friends often compliment her on her makeup, but her partner isn’t so fond of it. Nevertheless, she believes that she will appear ill if she doesn’t wear makeup, so she wears it more often than not.
Ankita Srivastava
When Ankita does choose to put products on her face, she only uses a small amount of makeup, which means she has to constantly tell people when she is wearing makeup because they can’t tell the difference.
Ankita Srivastava
As a result, she hasn’t noticed any differences in how people treat her because they are familiar with her appearance, which doesn’t change much. Even when she isn’t wearing makeup, she is approached by strangers who compliment her.
Amber Rae
Amber claims that she naturally draws attention to herself when she walks into a room because she is extremely confident. While some of her friends and family think she looks great with makeup, she doesn’t feel obligated to conform to others’ expectations because she prefers natural beauty.
Amber Rae
She believes that if people learn to love themselves, both with and without makeup, they will have their own glow and unique quality.
Charlotte Green
Charlotte has discovered that the difference in how she is treated with and without makeup is even more pronounced than she could have imagined at first. She used to find that people ignored her when she wore a full face of makeup.
Charlotte Green
Men would leer at her regularly, and older women would give her dirty looks, treating her like a “mindless bimbo.” She believes she goes unnoticed when she isn’t wearing makeup.
Karina
Karina is the type of girl who is obsessed with makeup and enjoys nothing more than getting dolled up and creating works of art on her face. When she wears makeup, she feels much more confident, but she also notices that she attracts many stares from both men and women.
Karina
They will rarely approach her, even if they stare from afar. But, even if they don’t, they’ll almost certainly inquire about any cosmetic surgery she’s had or where she works. However, when she doesn’t wear makeup, people assume she’s younger than she is and doesn’t take her seriously.