A discussion about Make-up

[Andrew_]

What does it mean to 'make something up' Is that not close to the definition of telling someone something which is a fabrication?

I do not say this to be condescending, or try to make women feel bad (as these days its mainly women wearing make-up, but in the past in some places, guys too.) but the very reason for women feeling the need to put make-up on in certain societies is perpetuated by the industry which seeks to sell make-up. If you look into some cultures which do not adhere to this, you will notice that the men in those societies still accept the women. It is a cultural aspect of a particular society, it appears, (excuse the pun) more than a God ordained aspect of Christian culture.

 

[butterflame]

What does it mean to 'make something up' Is that not close to the definition of telling someone something which is a fabrication?

I do not say this to be condescending, or try to make women feel bad (as these days its mainly women wearing make-up, but in the past in some places, guys too.) but the very reason for women feeling the need to put make-up on in certain societies is perpetuated by the industry which seeks to sell make-up. If you look into some cultures which do not adhere to this, you will notice that the men in those societies still accept the women. It is a cultural aspect of a particular society, it appears, (excuse the pun) more than a God ordained aspect of Christian culture.

Well, yeah. It is written in the bible that artificial beautification isn't really necessary in our lives but we should focus more on making our hearts beautiful in front of Him. Like what He said to Saul, He doesn't look at our outer appearances but He's looking in our hearts. IMO, make up isn't really necessary but I believe that isn't also bad. It is a fact that people these days follows what the world promotes and one of those is the artificial beauty we can afford by buying these products. But like I said earlier it isn't really bad because like the other adornments we buy to make us look presentable, we use it to polish our appearance when we needed, too look more professional like neckties and etc. , what we should avoid is to depend on it too much. Moderation is still needed and we should think that it is only to make us "presentable" and not "transformable" because we don't need transformations, we have our unique beauty as what God gave us.

 

[G4JC]

Natural beauty is best - it has always seemed more legitimate and sincere to me than people who go overboard with makeup as if trying to conceal themselves.

Regarding scripture, we do have at least one reference referring to not overdoing makeup -
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. - I Timothy 2:9-10

 

[Ugly]

There was a quite extensive thread, or maybe two, on this topic not too long ago.

 

[Elizabeth619]

What does it mean to 'make something up' Is that not close to the definition of telling someone something which is a fabrication?

I do not say this to be condescending, or try to make women feel bad (as these days its mainly women wearing make-up, but in the past in some places, guys too.) but the very reason for women feeling the need to put make-up on in certain societies is perpetuated by the industry which seeks to sell make-up. If you look into some cultures which do not adhere to this, you will notice that the men in those societies still accept the women. It is a cultural aspect of a particular society, it appears, (excuse the pun) more than a God ordained aspect of Christian culture.

What makes you think women wear makeup to impress men?

 

[Shawn2516]

Women wear make up to make other women jealous.

Plus, most women could actually go without make-up and guys would still chase after her. Clothes and make-up are for OTHER girls, for the boys its just a bonus.

 

[Fenner]

I wear a little make up because I like the way I look. I don't wear it everyday and I don't wear a lot. I like lipstick and I like a little eye shadow and blush. As I stated this isn't everyday, I rarely grocery shop in make up. I will wear a little when I go to church. And Shawn no offense but for most women that's not true.

 

[Fenner]

There was a quite extensive thread, or maybe two, on this topic not too long ago.

I think most of them are started by men too. Hmm.

 

[faroukfarouk]

I think most of them are started by men too. Hmm.

...kind of gender sniping, I guess....

 

[ww_21]

HOWEVER at the end of the day, ladies:

 

[Pipp]

Some days I wear it ..Some days I don't. I'm not trying to make anyone jealous. I'm not that kind of person.

 

[ww_21]

Some days I wear it ..Some days I don't. I'm not trying to make anyone jealous. I'm not that kind of person.

Same, somedays I would walk out the door with perfectly done make-up other days I walk out without any at all. When I choose to wear make up it's for ME not for anyone else.

 

[just_monicat]

i loooove makeup. it's girly expression, an accessory. it can be overdone, abused or used to hide behind.

a lot of young women who might be perceived by guys as wearing "a lot of makeup" do so because they are looking for another creative outlet to express themselves, as opposed to necessarily trying to compete or obscure themselves.

some of the younger girls i work with also have insecurities about their skin and looks, and need some time to "come into their own", as far as self-confidence goes. i'm afraid that some women never grow out of that.

i definitely fell into that camp of "looking for creative expression".

but too much makeup, is well, too much.

i'm equally comfortable wearing nothing but chapstick, all the way to something more dramatic. but about 90% of the time, i'm in pretty minimal makeup--mostly just mascara. when you take good care of your skin, often you don't really need much.

but that doesn't mean when i have a more dressy event that i don't enjoy smoking out my eyes and having fun with all the toys we girls have in our toolbox. : )

 

[Kefa54]

I always get lipstick on my teeth and mustache, so I don't bother.

 

[DarlinNadia]

I tend not to wear make up. I touch my eyes and face too much. I have found some mascara that doesn't clump or rub off but I bought it over 4 years ago so I'm not sure how good it is anymore. When I apply *make-up* it is eye liner... or if I want to deal with the following day's removal process, I'll put on mascara. I have dry powder and blush... again this stuff is all over 4 years old. Does it expire?

I'm a pretty girl- God blessed me (you too actually - we are all wonderful and fearfully made)... when I put on this limited make up I do have.. I becoming stunning. It draws a lot of excessive attention, heads turn, insecure women instantly get catty or overly insecure and/or I'm drawing the attention of a MUCH younger crowd than I want to get attention from. Point is, it tends to become very pointless or irritating very quick. I have actually gone to a restroom not to restore worn out makeup but to remove it... because of the attention it seems to draw.

I've heard phrases like .. Gotta paint the barn if you want to raise the property value.... but honestly a well built barn doesn't NEED make up to be useful ... but it DOES show that it's also cared for... so I can see value of makeup to show you haven't let yourself grow... just like men should trim down that wild hair growing off your face .. shape it... care for it... wash it... at the very least brush it down so people aren't wondering if there's a "hidden" nest of something living in there.

 

[Jullianna]

I think whether Andrew wants to wear makeup or not should be prayerfully up to him. If it works for you, dab it on, Brother!

 

[MH818]

ok, so a bunch of us were talking about this a couple of days ago. Suddenly, a MAN I work with shows up with lipstick.

Creeped me out.

 

[CatHerder]

I mentioned in chat that I had some stage makeup put on for a cabaret show that my community choir puts on. It freaks my kids out to see their dad with guyliner on, but that's half the fun.

The woman who put it on for me before the show is one I never really got along with. But when she put my makeup on, we chatted and kind of bonded. Maybe that's another reason for makeup.

Anyway, we are BFFs now...we go shopping together and go to the women's bathroom together and talk about our significant others.

OK that last part I made up, but I think I "get" this gread mystery of why women do that.

 

[jennymae]

ok, so a bunch of us were talking about this a couple of days ago. Suddenly, a MAN I work with shows up with lipstick.

Creeped me out.

The colors didnt match?

 

[ji]

Dangerous thing about make up is it is lustful,giving a person lustful recognition instead of respect as they need in society.
fashion industry is not even taken into consideration,it promotes people to dress like beggars....when they can buy clothes and natural ways to be beautiful/handsome....