Comment by ThreadPainter316 on 09/03/2025 at 01:16 UTC

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Men don't actually like the no-makeup look. They just can't tell the difference between natural makeup and no-makeup. They think we naturally have long dark eyelashes, pink glossy lips, and no bags under our eyes.

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Comment by atleta at 09/03/2025 at 13:14 UTC

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Some men really do, but I, as a man, also agree with you that a lot of men are not aware that what seems natural is actually done with makeup a lot of times.

Two reasons:

1. light makeup is so ubiquitous that we're used to it

2. the point of make up is to make women look better (and that doesn't necessarily mean conspicuous)

Comment by DeOh at 09/03/2025 at 19:31 UTC

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Men think make up is the out-there, full cosplay look. They actually have no idea make up can achieve an improved, but natural look. Literally anyone who is in a Hollywood production has makeup on, even the men.

Comment by Trips-Over-Tail at 09/03/2025 at 12:18 UTC

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Then why do I?

Comment by Middle-Echidna7889 at 09/03/2025 at 03:33 UTC

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Rubbish. You are making a sweeping generalisation. My wife has worn make-up for exactly 1 day in 9 years, our wedding day.

Comment by Dogface73 at 09/03/2025 at 12:51 UTC

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Not true. Man here, love the no makeup look.