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Any guys wear make up here on nights out?
- Thread starter Irishmantis
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Wear make up if it helps you feel more confident and comfortable.
Don't be tempted to buy "MANLY MEN" make up for more money just because it exists.
Don't be tempted to buy "MANLY MEN" make up for more money just because it exists.
I don't think there's any need to beat up the OP, he clearly was trying to frame it as masculine presenting men but was unsure on the right words or framing to say so. Yes i know there are masculine presenting gay men, yes masculine presenting men in general can use makeup (that's the point). Provide him the right words and keep it pushing.
Haha yes OP funny story actually, last summer I was seeing a girl and one weekend after I came home from a weekend with her I had a reallll bad hickey on my neck.
I had work the next day so I asked my little sister to help me out with some concealer so my co-workers wouldn't have a field day with it lol. She gave me 2 types of concealer - 1 green and 1 skin tone color. She told me to put the green concealer on to remove the redness from the mark and then use the skin tone color to fade the mark completely. The key here though was to dab the concealer on vs. rubbing it on with your finger.
Anyway, from that point on whenever I went out on dates I usually put some of the green concealer on any red spots or patches on my face and put a bit of the skin tone color on the darkness under my eyes. It really helps on those bad skin days.
I had work the next day so I asked my little sister to help me out with some concealer so my co-workers wouldn't have a field day with it lol. She gave me 2 types of concealer - 1 green and 1 skin tone color. She told me to put the green concealer on to remove the redness from the mark and then use the skin tone color to fade the mark completely. The key here though was to dab the concealer on vs. rubbing it on with your finger.
Anyway, from that point on whenever I went out on dates I usually put some of the green concealer on any red spots or patches on my face and put a bit of the skin tone color on the darkness under my eyes. It really helps on those bad skin days.
It really is.
I have a friend with fantastic eyebrows who is constantly complimented on them, almost solely by women.
Yeah, it's a lot, but it's working pretty well for me.
It works pretty well for me. I mean, it's no miracle cream, but the dark circles are mostly gone after using it for a few days.
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Thanks for all the replies folks
I'm gonna put a flag to the quotations to get removed as somebody suggested as it does the opposite intended affect
also yes it's concealer I meant thanks for that
Also I see some people defending me and I appreciate it But I don't think anybody is given me a hard time just either correcting how I presented/viewed or busting my chops for it, but I'm happy no I'll intent was caused thanks for the replies gonna order some, not just a "male brand" but any decent brand
I'm gonna put a flag to the quotations to get removed as somebody suggested as it does the opposite intended affect
also yes it's concealer I meant thanks for that
Also I see some people defending me and I appreciate it But I don't think anybody is given me a hard time just either correcting how I presented/viewed or busting my chops for it, but I'm happy no I'll intent was caused thanks for the replies gonna order some, not just a "male brand" but any decent brand
A good application of make up won't be noticeable at all, if you were concerned about being judged. Get a concealer that matches your skin tone, learn a simple blend, and you're good to go.
As far as being judged, there will always be mean and ignorant people in the world. Your happiness is not a bargaining chip for their backwards opinions, wearing makeup is not a commentary on your sexuality or your masculinity.
Hope you find a brand that works for you.
As far as being judged, there will always be mean and ignorant people in the world. Your happiness is not a bargaining chip for their backwards opinions, wearing makeup is not a commentary on your sexuality or your masculinity.
Hope you find a brand that works for you.
You want a concealer. Try going to a make up store to find one that matches your skin tone. (Obviously, when it's safe to do so in your area.) If you have a darker skin tone, it might be a bit harder to find a good match as unfortunately a lot of makeup brands (at least in the United States) can be shitty about their offerings for darker tones. If you want an opinion on the specific brand or product, there are usually make up artists and assistants who can guide you.
Mascara is specifically to make eyelashes look darker, thicker, and/or longer.
Mascara is specifically to make eyelashes look darker, thicker, and/or longer.
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Will do appreciate the advice
Thank you for the edit too, you helped me a lot <3
You might be overthinking this aspect imo. I think a lot of guys just don't really care so they're not gonna put in any money/effort to do it. For me anyway it has nothing to do with any sort of stigma.
Im not sure anyone is beating up the OP, just pointing stuff out. And honestly it's a tiring stereotype that we shouldn't have to put up with.
This thread reminds me that I really need to find a concealer. Tired of always having spots on my face.
Somewhat unrelated, but can anyone recommend a good face scrub or microdermabrasion cream?
I used to go to an esthetician's for microdermabrasion but she planned on retiring and with the pandemic, well, her business will be closed by the time we're back to normal. All other estheticians do their microdermabrasion like some spa treatment instead of the way my esthetician would do it.
I used to go to an esthetician's for microdermabrasion but she planned on retiring and with the pandemic, well, her business will be closed by the time we're back to normal. All other estheticians do their microdermabrasion like some spa treatment instead of the way my esthetician would do it.
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I agree with you, hope I didn't offend you though? I didn't want to get replies to up my self esteem while bringing down others
I wish I knew how. I have facial hair, and after shaving have a little stubble. Where do I begin?
Actually curious here, any tips?
Actually curious here, any tips?
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That's a really good fellow up question actually I'll prob just youtube it
No joke I'm so relieved you're not and the mod helped me out big time too
Reminds me when someone asked me if I was gay because I wear nail polish... Like what a weird thing to say. "That's out of the usual gender norm, it must be gay."
Been testing the waters on mascara myself, if only because if people can only see my eyes, may as well make them pop.
Been testing the waters on mascara myself, if only because if people can only see my eyes, may as well make them pop.
Witch hazel can help with razor burn, and color correcting with an orange tint can eliminate bluish beard shadow if you don't like the look of it
There's a Skin Care OT that I really should be reading more often, they might be able to help you out.
Never have but not hating on it. I think if you want to you should. Shit I got my ears pierced back when it was weird for guys to do that and I didn't give a fuck. You do you and be proud homie.
What's a night out? But seriously, I'm not a fan of makeup on anyone, I've always found it distracting.
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Any help on it? Or is it something I just have to deal with? Yes I'm very insecure of it
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Love to walk into a stylist/make up artist/ barber and throw down 2Gs and say I challenge you to make me pretty
I relate in other words
I'm not good with these things so I'm of no help I'm afraid. I'm sure there is someone knowledgable on here to give you pointers, or dedicated threads even.
Own who you are OP!
but also to not be a hypocrite: just go into any makeup store and ask someone who works there to help you find a concealer to match your skin. I have two, Tarte and Fenty, the latter is darker for when im tan lol. I just use it for pimples or to just clear up my t zone. Also get a blender sponge. Because I'm not using a whole lot I just dab a tiny tiny bit on the tip of the sponge and "paint" it over whatever i want. Give it a try.
but also to not be a hypocrite: just go into any makeup store and ask someone who works there to help you find a concealer to match your skin. I have two, Tarte and Fenty, the latter is darker for when im tan lol. I just use it for pimples or to just clear up my t zone. Also get a blender sponge. Because I'm not using a whole lot I just dab a tiny tiny bit on the tip of the sponge and "paint" it over whatever i want. Give it a try.
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Who is that lame? Tons of other ways to express oneself, like jewelery, watches, beard and hair style, clothing, tattoos, sun glasses, hats etc. I agree that there should be less stigma around make up though. Wear whatever you want!
I used to wear eye-liner on nights out back in my uni days (mid 00's).
It was never over the top - and most guys wouldn't even notice - but the girls loved it, and it was a great talking point to break the ice. I wasn't necessarily a good looking fella during those days - it took me until mid-late 20s to grow into my looks, but I had a pretty solid strike rate wearing eye-liner.
Moral of the story, do what you want.
It was never over the top - and most guys wouldn't even notice - but the girls loved it, and it was a great talking point to break the ice. I wasn't necessarily a good looking fella during those days - it took me until mid-late 20s to grow into my looks, but I had a pretty solid strike rate wearing eye-liner.
Moral of the story, do what you want.
nah, not makeup although back in my Drama class days I did during shows.
I do the full skin care routine. I like the skin on my face except around the corners of my eyes.
I reckon do you man. Plenty of guys out there wearing makeup.
This is funny because the male community here in Sydney that usually gets their eyebrows trimmed (Middle Eastern) are stereotypically considering quite aggressively masculine.
I do the full skin care routine. I like the skin on my face except around the corners of my eyes.
I reckon do you man. Plenty of guys out there wearing makeup.
This is funny because the male community here in Sydney that usually gets their eyebrows trimmed (Middle Eastern) are stereotypically considering quite aggressively masculine.