Makeup Girls

We talked about surgery the other day so today lets talk about makeup.
Question for boys: Do you prefer your girls with our without makeup.
Question for girls: What do you think about boys who wear make up - many boys in Japan do and I'm not talking about the folks on TV.
The Japanese word for "no makeup" is "suppin" [すっぴん]
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Editor/Writer
http://www.korewa-gundam.blogspot.com
Meh, my Fiancee doesn't wear make-up. It doesn't make that big of a difference to me. The girl above though, has more that just make-up done to her. The first pictures looks like she just rolled outta bed. Let see her sans makeup but at least out of the shower and ready to start the day.
Senior Marketing Manager
http://www.belorussov.com
Speaking of the girl pictured above; I would hate to go out on a date with her looking like the "after" persona and then waking up in the morning with her "before" appearance.
Diverse
http://teamblue.clanbluepanthers.org/
If they have natural beauty, I guess a little makeup will do. Too heavy makeup just sort of turns people off though, I think just enough will do.
Super Mursing Student
Heh, never come to New Jersey. It'll just be a huge turn off lol
Compounder
Y'got that right...
*bleh*
E^d
illustrator
http://eatyet.wordpress.com
in think it that picture the makeup doesnt enhance her look but is trying to change it.
illustrator
http://eatyet.wordpress.com
'i think in that picture...'
and for me, i'd only use some concealer, powder, and lip gloss.
College Student
There also eye liner and a new hair-do
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
dont have a girl, but in case i get one, i'd definitely would prefer her not to do any excess makeup.
interesting thing about boys wearing makeup in japan. what makeup do the boys wear?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
mascara (wrong spelling) and foundation and some lip stick.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
that's kinda disturbing lol
illustrator
http://eatyet.wordpress.com
in the west, guys are using eyeliner more readily
full time student, 60% of the time.
http://www.games.dcu.ie
Indeed, a friend of mine wears eyeliner, he's very emo :D
I think in the west, guys wearing makeup is more a fashion statement than anything else, hence why guys do get a lot of stick here for wearing it.
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
I think mascara is fine.. especially because the before and after look aren't drastically different. Imo, pimple cream > foundation and chapstick > lipstick. If they do it right, it'll look good. From what i know, girls like guys who are confident in the way they look, without excessive makeup covering up their true features. I wonder if guys are the same...
Student
I'm saying both, either way a girl can look pretty. ^^
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
http://www.otakuinternational.com
Wow, Makeup truly is amazing. I never wouldve thought those two were the same person, look a like maybe but not the same person.
Project Manager
Without is the way to go
Moe Hunter
http://moehunter.wordpress.com/
I'm not saying girls shouldn't wear makeup. But not all the time, I prefer the face to look natural, a little bit is ok though if you have bad skin/blemishes/scars. But It really turns me off seeing women with tons of mascara on, and a foot thick load of makeup on their face.
Student
Moderation is ok for makeup. Otherwise the natural beauty is already a strong base with or without makeup unless the makeup is overdone.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
I do not like make up lol I would forget I have it on and say rub my eyes and stuff LOL I do wear lipgloss once in a while tho and I always moisturize my face since canada weather is very dry ^^
university student
http://comica23.deviantart.com
Yeah usually I don't put makeup, but whenever I try a bit of mascara and eyeliner, I have to remember not to scratch my eyes, which is hard sometimes lol. XP
Anyways, don't like to use makeup coz it's too troublesome, although sometimes it's fun (and want to look nice for my bf lol).. But just imagine one day your partner waking up in the morning, look at you and scream "who are you?!!". XD
Student
I too prefer natural looks, if occasionally used I don't mind but excess makeup is just disaster. It's as if a newly painted bench in a park with a sign "do not sit/touch". Btw about the boys issue I too wonder what makeup they use, you consider face creams skin care products etc. as makeup or you really mean the makeup things womens use just like in the picture you've put which makes considerable changes in your looks?
on the pic above,
face of "before" with hairstyle of "after" ^^
photoshop told me that it doesn't fit together ^^;
In the process I noticed that the camera settings are the reason for the difference in skintone, notice the greenish background of the before picture?
Generally think strong makeup makes a person look ehm.. cheap?
I think bit is ok (although not preferred) for special occasions.
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
Depends. Sometimes makeup really is essential.
Looking for work again
http://flickr.com/photos/darktek13/
My wife will wear a little bit of makeup when she wants to. 99% of the time, no makeup used and no makeup needed.
???Confused???
I think natural is the way to go...perhaps makeup on special occasions like ceremonies...
otaku-ist
http://myanimelist.net/profile/mel
no make-up, all natural :P
bounty hunter
If you want more before and after pictures Sankaku Complex did a article a while back
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2008/06/20/makeup-comparisons-before-after/
illustrator
http://eatyet.wordpress.com
extreme maker over contestants fall into a whole other category. but the asians with the weird doll eye makeup are just creey.
IT
http://www.otakugen.com
Personally, I prefer a girl that will go without makeup normally. Though I remember dating a girl that was gorgeous without makeup and normally went without it, but for special occasions would get fully dolled up with light makeup. The change in pace was great.
prefer no makeup, jus plain being will do
Pokemon master
http://thecococafe.wordpress.com/
I personally don't wear makeup save for special occasions. As for boys that wear makeup, I don't really mind if they do or don't.
Secretary
http://figured.wordpress.com/
I would be freaked out if my husband wore makeup. I wear lip gloss every day, and sometimes eyeshadow. But that's about it.
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
I'd want a girlfriend who looks good without makeup...
Photographer/Night Auditor
http://hillbillyotaku.blogspot.com/
Makeup in moderation can be a great thing but to much is just too much. I saw an older woman who had so much mascara(?sp) on her eyelids that she looked like she had two huge black eyes.
Shut-in
Definitely prefer no makeup. Light makeup if must. Women who cake on makeup often gives me the impression of being fake or sleazy.
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Ta Da! Zes Magic!
I don't mind if she wears makeup or not, but spend any extensive amount of time with a girl and you're bound to see her au naturel. Me being a guy, I don't wear makeup, but I'm already damn gorgeous. j/k
Student
http://gooddayforlemontea.blogspot.com/
Depends on the girl, some really look better with make-up. Sometimes, albeit rarely, i dont even mind heavy make-up. But going natural suits some people more, and can be very beautiful too
Study Services Analyst
http://nrshenanigans.blogspot.com/
I like her, "I just got f*cked" hairstyle.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
I prefer the before pic of that girl actually lol. The hairstyle on the after looks....weird....
I suppose I go 'suppin' then lol.
Toy hunter
I like girls with light make-up, something like what the girl on the photo has. I dislike the "heavily painted harlot" look.
I hate it if girls hide their beauty behind makeup.
Spartan
http://www.ryobase.com
Depends on person.
Student
i prefer women/ladies/girls without makeup. but on special ocassions or once in a while it's ok. but i love a girl who's cute without makeup. but that's just me.
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
I hate heavy make-up.
Light make up to enhance some features is ok.
A girl who's beautiful without make-up: Priceless.
Physical Therapist
http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com
A little Make up to enhance your looks is alright by me...
But if the girl wears it like a mask thats a big no no
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
I gave it some thought and concluded that the girls without makeup give me the impression they are more down to earth. I like that.
Study
I prefer suppin, but i do like the way some girls set up their hair at times
student during the day, otaku at night
I think a bit of makeup is alright, just the amount you don't really notice, or a bit of color here and there butnothing too strong.
Software Quality Engineer
http://brotherwormgear.blogspot.com/
I like when girls switch between no makeup and *some* makeup... that way us guys get some variety! (Sorry-- I know that probably sounds a little bit bad, but I mean it in a gentle, non-chauvinistic way). As for guys wearing makeup....well, it's definitely not for me! I was rather surprised to see the WIDE variety of beauty-care products available for men in Japan. Go to a pharmacy or even a convenience store like Family Mart or Lawson's. There are MANY choices.
Student
If only we could somehow get this poll shown over the entire net... Maybe then we can destroy the tight hold the make-up industry has over our children. Sigh... As of yet, I don't see anyone that says they prefer makeup to "suppin". What if this was true for the majority of men all over the world??? I, for one, detest makeup's intent to make a person look different than what they truly are. It's the same as a woman wearing push-up bra or a guy stuffing a sock down their pants, etc., in that it's false and vain.
High School student
すっぴん の方がいい
The town drunk
Definitely without makeup. I don't see why girls have to cover up what they were given in life. I don't care about looks, race, or body type. To me all women are beautiful. I preffer a girl with a good heart, than a smokin' hot stuck up girl who doesn't even know how to do math.
http://eeknoos.blogspot.com
my girl wears light make up all the time. I DO prefer seeing her with light make up. it's not that she'll look fake or anything, but it just brings out more of how she looks I guess. one thing that my girl has always told me is that proper removal of make up and care for the skin is utmost important if cosmetic products are used. or not too much/too heavy make up will end up destroying the skin...
Otaku Student
Depends on the person really, but they should be sensible and sparing with it if possible.
Photography
i prefer make-up, only because i feel better when i'm done up. i never go overboard, just enough to accentuate. as for guys wearing make-up, doesn't matter to me. i've met and seen some guys who apply it better than some girls.
already left the world
It all depends in the situation maybe~ Maybe on special occasions i'd like her in makeup though in moderate amounts :)
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
http://aki7.bottled-wish.info
hmm interesting... I dont put makeup on myself that's why some people say i look way too different with it.
men with make-up = i can only bear up skin enhancers, nothing else. but good grooming is essential too :)
Hotel - Night Audit
The girl in the picture looks much better with make up >_<
In the US I think that men prefer girls who look good even with out make up, and then wear a small amount of make up to look even better. Wearing too much make-up is trashy looking, but the ideal look isn't naturally occurring.
As for me, I wear make up about 50% of the time to work, 50% of the time when I go out with friends, and always when going out on a date, but never at home.
As for boys, there are guys in the US who wear eyeliner, but not much other makeup as far as I know. I personally wouldn't date a guy who wears make up. I find that weird.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
there's good make up and bad make up. most of the ones i see on the streets are bad makeup. and singpaore is so hot, the make up will melt so no point.
http://gashapons.blogspot.com/
Duran Duran still big in Japan?
beggar
haha look what happend to the mole on her neck after make up. it looks like it was drawn on
student, vexillologist
http://twitter.com/zscout370
When I was in Ikebukuro with my girlfriend, we did some makeup shopping. I believe she doesn't wear much makeup, if at all. I know she was getting something for a friend or for family.
makeup = damage to skin = damage to environment
dannychoo.com の読者
i like girls who are not dependant on make-up that if they do have make up they look like old dried up witches
and they know when and how to put on make up
but still look good without makeup
She really makes up well- very nice in the 2nd photo!
sometimes i think people perceptions on "make up" is a kind of conflict...
make up is truly a trick fooling/else people's eye...but still they prefer to put on.
Student and full-time otaku
Depends on the girl I guess. I met this one girl who is absolutely beautiful even without any on, but others simply need it
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
I would probably never have a girl but if in some form of miracle that I do have one then I prefer her with no make-up. Natural beauty is the way to go. In this girl's case, I prefer her with no make-up x_x
Auditor Junior
i do not like girls with lots of makeup . a little bit is fine only natural looks are more appealing to me
Gundam
Natural is good but if wanna put make up juz put some don't so THICK!!!!!
University Student
I love girls without make up, they look more natural ^^
Well, using make up is fine as long as you don't depend on it too much
Student
http://www.xfire.com/profile/power1x1/
I don't mind either x_x
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.
i wanna learn how to do make up..not only for myself, but for dolling up my future wife/girlfren.. Yes, a touch or 2 will be great for all of us ^_^
Student
I don't like girls with too heavy makeup, it almost seems like they have something to hide:P
Student, Tutor, Entrepreneur!
hmm here there is not much difference in the first place...just the hair style is different with light make up!
University's Slave
That after picture is freaky. I don't know quite why, though. . . She just looks odd.
I've never seen a guy here in the states with makeup unless they were in a stage production. . .Or if they did have any on, it must've been too subtle to notice. That's how makeup should be, if you wear it at all!
Claymation-ator
Permission to hit it?
Student
http://najica.wordpress.com/
The light is different in the 2 photos, and light makes some difference ^^;
i dont normally wear make-up (too lazy,and its troublesome) but alot of girls my age do wear it,i had some on today (a friend wanted to see me in it :P) and makeup can give some change ^^; A few girls here in sweden wear too much though and just makes em look meh~.
Student
http://www.joesblog.jp
Men wearing makeup is just...wrong
and i prefer the natural look, a little bit of make up is nice but not caked on
UOIT student
minor amount of makeup is ok i guess, but more prefer natural
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
I wear makeup pretty often in public because it creates the illusion of something *coughdoubleeyelids* that i don't have.
Strange, but i like her Before look better. That white eyeliner doesn't really match well with the black eyeliner on top, so it's making her a little over the top.
student
http://rawrsadesu.blogspot.com
If they have natural beauty, then little makeup will do. No need to put lot makeup, just put foundation and lipstick and style their hair.
For me, I don't like put makeup so much, I put foundation and lip balm because I have sensitive skin and dry. I think if girl have don't have natural beauty, they may wear makeup :3 and they want to impress their self and have confident.
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
http://sukidesho.blogspot.com/
I don't wear make-up, only on special occasions and even then I don't waer much. I prefer not wearing make-up. Men wearing make-up is a bit weird, IMHO. Headbands on guys is somewhat appealing for me though >.< (I'm weird)
Editor/Writer
http://www.korewa-gundam.blogspot.com
I'm just going to play this card one more time for the sake of argument: It's the hair in those photo's, not the make-up. Try and picture the first photo with the second's hair. She'd look just as perdy with her hair done up and without that make up on.
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
I really wish more girls would lose the makeup. I'm fine with lip balm and a little blush on but not beyond that for girls.
I am amazed how makeup can really change the appearance of one person though. I rode a train once and there was this girl in front of me who looked like she just woke up. She was putting on makeup during the whole 1.5hour train ride and just before the train arrived she looked pretty and really brought out the features of her face. o_O
University Student
http://emimilove.blogspot.com
It never ceases to amaze me how only girls can imagine the after photo without makeup. I had no problem realizing it was the same girl.
I wear makeup, but rarely eyemakeup. I have skin problems and like to cover them up.
Guys need to realize that most girls who wear makeup do so to coverup blemishes and unevenness.
CG映像専門学生
http://slyphnier.atelier-freya.net/
i prefer girls with minimum makeup... girls with lots makeup no good, but girls without makeup is no good either www
anyway about the pic (oshima announcer pic)... she look like 生野 陽子 yoko shono announcer (http://wwwz.fujitv.co.jp/ana/profile/profile.html?90) without makeup version lol
seems FujiTV have the most prettiest announcer in japan
my fave :
>/ 高島 彩 <http://wwwz.fujitv.co.jp/ana/profile/profile.html?55>
>/ 松尾 翠 <http://wwwz.fujitv.co.jp/ana/profile/profile.html?87> and
>/ 皆藤愛子 <http://www.fujitv.co.jp/meza/profile/member/kaitou.html> not announcer tough
Student
I much prefer the before pic, her without the make-up. I like it when girls just have their hair down and simple like that.
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
Thing is, most men don't realize how much make up a girl puts on until they get this kind of picture.
Even so, these girl's make up is not so bad asides the eye make up. BTW even though I'm a woman I can't wear eye make up I feel like my eyes will burn and melt out of my sockets. Lady comrades, you are the most masochist awesome beings on earth.
Grocery Store Clerk
YOu can see the difference, but you have to keep in mind the other girl is jsut an illustion.
Student Game Development.
MakeUp --> Gay :P
I often tell my girlfriend that she looks beautiful without make-up :P
Student
I think the natural look on girls without makeup is better than makeup.
Commission artist/programmer
http://www.pacthesis.deviantart.com/
The photos above show that her hair changed... the makeup didn't make that big of a difference. >_>;;
Graphic Design student/Pest-ridden Jackal of the Earth
http://kriegtherion.deveiantart.com
meh, i dont mind if a girl doesnt use makeup as long as she's still decent looking. as for guys who use makeup, what in tarnation are these guys thinking?!
otaku!
http://cafe.daum.net/heavyvehicle
I like my japanese and korean girls with no makeup. suppin. Asian women are the most pretty they dont need any makeup!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^___^