do you wear makeup?

[Fetzenfisch]

Get a waterproof eyeliner or a liquid one. Although no matter how good your eyeliner is, you always need to touch it up during the day, it' pretty much impossible to make it last all day.

Anyway, I'm a girl so I really have no opinion on guys who wear makeup. Do it if you want, I can so you should be able to as well.

Although, I just read that you were in middle school and most girls don't even wear makeup then.
Isn't that like 12-13? Why would you need makeup that young?

I use a pretty good Manhattan eyeliner thatstuff can last for DAYS. On day 1 its even hard to make it look the right amount of fucked up it should , so before important partys or events , put it on a day earlier than refresh it and wipe it a little bit - love it.But casuály when im just heading to my favourite bar (where i'm working too ) i don't wear make up often.
Only for partys,clubs, festivals,concerts and days i'mfeeling like it.

At first i got a few strange remarks, especially from my brothers and a few "we manly sportsguys" friends and my Teammates, but they got used to it, and 90% of the girls loved it.

 

[viking97]

i'm to embarassed to ask anyone else

If you're embarassed about it yourself, then you should be able to understand why others think it's odd.
In the first paragraph you seem like you're confident about it, with your remarks about people's common sense, but then you admit to be embarassed yourself? Something's wrong there.

In that light, making a thread about it seems to me like you want people to reassure you it's perfectly fine for a boy to wear make up and the ones who make any snarky comments about it are ignorant a**holes.

I can only say that: Yes, you're allowed to wear makeup as a boy. No one comes to harm because of it, no one should be offended, so there's nothing that can be said against wearing some makeup. However others are entitled of their opinions as well, and if they don't like it, you'll have to accept that, too. If you keep thinking "They're so ignorant because they don't like my makeup" then you're just as ignorant as them.

Also, maybe it just wasn't a very well done make up..?

well yes you do have a point there. sometimes i am a bit snarky towards ppl who bug me about my makeup but when i hear over and over again all day i start to lose patience. espicially when ppl are condescending to me. that makes me a bit mad.

secondly i suppose embarrassed was a poor choice of words. ignorant might be better. I've only recently started and i've never done so before so i don't know much about makeup at all. so i'm looking for tips the best i can but going around asking ppl how do get eyeliner to stay on longer, is a bit awkward.

 

[viking97]

btw the reason ppl are being so weird is because its middle school

This may not apply, but the minimum age for this site is somewhere around 13, so I wouldn't be too open about that information or the mods might get ya! Just sayin'

i am 13. thanks for your concern tho!

 

[Camembert]

also is there a way to make eyeliner stay on longer? by the end of the day its always rubbed off and i'm to embarassed to ask anyone else

Can't be bothered to read through the whole thread but I can give you some advice on keeping your eyeliner on longer.

Firstly you could get a water-proof eyeliner. Some of them are really waxy and crap, so you'd have to get a good one - Urban Decay, for example, are very good (extremely creamy) but expensive (around 10 pounds UK money).

Secondly, to stop the liner smudging too much you can buy eye shadow primers that are also good for keeping eyeliner in place. It makes it more difficult to apply but it will stay on all day. Primer is also quite expensive (again, around 10 pounds UK money). I use Too-Faced Shadow Insurance, but Urban Decay Primer Potion is supposedly the best.

Thirdly (this is what I've been doing lately because I was getting sick of wearing so much make up) apply your eyeliner and then, using a small stiff brush, apply black eyeshadow on top of the liner. This will 'set' the make up and make it stay on longer. It isn't as effective as water proof liner + eye shadow primer but it is easier to apply, cheaper, and makes a smudgier look, which I like.

Yes, I wear a lot of eyeliner.

 

[viking97]

You're not a narcissist, your parents just did not provide you with enough attention(or smothered your with it) throughout your childhood... Thus making you seek attention in many odd ways with the idea that "Any attention is good attention".

You're like malnourished cattle... Only not really like it at all.

It's basic psychology, little man. I'm no shrink or therapist, but it's quite common knowledge. You'll learn someday.

What is common knowledge is always right, and pop psychology is among the most esteemed professions in the land. Judging a person's upbringing and relationship with their parents based on the way they dress is a 100% accurate method.

"little man" and "You'll learn someday" both just cement your authority on the matter. Condescension is one of the best ways of establishing your ethos after all.

(Good thing sarcasm is too. I'm on solid ground now.)

Re OP:

I never wear it. It probably wouldn't flatter me in any way.

On a side note, too much makeup is a bad thing. Learn where the line is, and never cross it.

ya its just eyeliner for now. i think some lipstick might compliment it though.

This had me initially thinking transvestite. Not in a bad way.

I mean, it seems like the only reason you're even doing this is because of the fact that these boys are making fun of you.

well yeah, you have a bit of a point there. i'd probly still wear it, but i'd be a lot less motivated if ppl didn't care. i'm not really getting made fun of tho, just sort of getting called on it.

But this changed my mind. Just attention seeking behavior combined with emo/goth fashion sense.

Attention seeking is immature in my opinion. Its okay to change your appearance however you want, but don't be confrontational about it. People looked at you a bit weird when you changed your appearance and asked why you changed, and you immediately got standoffish. My response in that situation: "Well sorry for being curious about your life." It just sounds like you are trying to set up a martyr complex for yourself.

Guide to Attention Seeking
1: Change dramatically
2: Wait for reactions
3: Overreact to reactions
4: People get irritated at you for overreacting
5: ???
6: PROFIT

Is this your master plan? Because the real step 5 is being ostracized, and there's no step 6.

Tip: Stop at step 2. If they didn't react negatively, then be happy about it. This means that you can carry on with both a social life with accepting friends and your personal fashion sense.

OT (at last): I don't wear makeup personally. Doesn't suit my fashion sense, nor does it appeal to my girlfriend. But to each their own.

well for i think the fourth time on this thread i am wearing it because i think it looks cool. i kind of had billie joe armstrong in mind (greenday). as for being rude, like i said in the paragraph, that just usually when people are being condescending. which is most of the time..

and i really don't think i'm doing so much to be ostracised. its just eyeliner. for now anyway

ps damn dude that is long post!

 

[nick n stuff]

once. my band played an 80s fancy dress party. Hair Metal to the max. eyeliner, cheek emphasis, lipstick, stripes under the eyes, very gay but that was the point. we made Steel Panther look like Slayer.

 

[Soxafloppin]

I don't do the whole make up thing, but i moisturize my face and lips.

They dry up allot in very hot/cold/windy weather.

I get the odd comment about it, but not much.

 

[Camembert]

I don't do the whole make up thing, but i moisturize my face and lips.

They dry up allot in very hot/cold/windy weather.

I get the odd comment about it, but not much.

Do you use moisturiser on your lips or lip balm? I love lip balm.

 

[Humiliated Grape]

You do what makes you feel comfortable.

 

[Soxafloppin]

I don't do the whole make up thing, but i moisturize my face and lips.

They dry up allot in very hot/cold/windy weather.

I get the odd comment about it, but not much.

Do you use moisturiser on your lips or lip balm? I love lip balm.

I get thoses little pocket tubs of vasaline.

 

[ottenni]

Nope, it's just not my thing. My step-brother does though and it suits him, but we are very very different physically. In fact i gave up on 'man-scaping' a long time ago, instead i focus on staying healthy, and i enjoy that.

 

[Kurokami]

earlier this week i started wearing eyeliner to school, which has been met with a general chorus of "are you wearing makeup?" and a general reply of "yeah, what of it?" to another question "why" and another reply of "i felt like, just like you decided to not bring common sense to school today."

weirdly none of the teachers have said anything, its mostly just jerks who thing they're WAAY more awesome then they are. which is to say they think they're awesome at all.

anyway i've been wondering if there are other boys that wear makeup, and stuff. so ya feel free to go on a rant about men only wanting women to wear makeup because we live in overly sexualized society, or whatever comes to mind. i thought it would be an interesting topic. so anything you think is interesting about makeup at all is good.

also is there a way to make eyeliner stay on longer? by the end of the day its always rubbed off and i'm to embarassed to ask anyone else

btw the reason ppl are being so weird is because its middle school and i'm pretty sure i'm the only boy who's done it so far.

Given pretty much any situation I'd justify a man being able to wear makeup, I have no problem with it. From your example however it sounds like you scorn anybody who notices you having makeup on or if they don't accept it straight away. They shouldn't act like arseholes about it, but no shit if they put a bit of a spot light on it, its just not that common. In any case good luck with it. For what its worth, chicks like guys with makeup (least the hot ones in my school did) and you will probably be considered a homosexual by most guys, though that shouldn't really be taken as an insult anyway, so who gives a crap so long as the girls don't think so, hmm?

I don't quite understand the reason why some people are so overly protective of their 'masculinity' when it comes to make up. If you want to wear it then you should! It all about freedom of expression. Besides, guys who can pull off eyeliner really have a good quality about them, in my opinion anyway.

I avoid doing much with my image because then it becomes open for criticism. And being a relatively out of tune (with fashion/style) kind of guy I'd much rather leave that floodgate unopened. This applies for pretty much anything beyond good grooming and wearing the occasional T-shirt/jeans. So its not really a matter of masculinity, just of self confidence.

 

[007dog900]

i personaly think that any sort of thing that has no other point than to make you look prettier/cooler is pointless if it doesn't have any other function, this includes hair gel, etc.

So i think that it's pointless to wear it and use money/time on it, but if you want to do so, more power to you!

 

[Sigel]

earlier this week i started wearing eyeliner to school, which has been met with a general chorus of "are you wearing makeup?" and a general reply of "yeah, what of it?" to another question "why" and another reply of "i felt like, just like you decided to not bring common sense to school today."

weirdly none of the teachers have said anything, its mostly just jerks who thing they're WAAY more awesome then they are. which is to say they think they're awesome at all.

anyway i've been wondering if there are other boys that wear makeup, and stuff. so ya feel free to go on a rant about men only wanting women to wear makeup because we live in overly sexualized society, or whatever comes to mind. i thought it would be an interesting topic. so anything you think is interesting about makeup at all is good.

also is there a way to make eyeliner stay on longer? by the end of the day its always rubbed off and i'm to embarassed to ask anyone else

btw the reason ppl are being so weird is because its middle school and i'm pretty sure i'm the only boy who's done it so far.

To answer your question, you can buy 12hr makeup which yes, includes eyeliner. I think Revulon or Mabeline makes it. Anyway it will say on the label.

I personally don't find men/boys wearing makeup weird. It is your body. If you want to slap some color on it, go for it.

Edit- Also teach yourself not to touch your face. I know it sounds weird but will keep your makeup on longer.

 

[Camembert]

i personaly think that any sort of thing that has no other point than to make you look prettier/cooler is pointless if it doesn't have any other function, this includes hair gel, etc.

So i think that it's pointless to wear it and use money/time on it, but if you want to do so, more power to you!

Its main function is to increase confidence, presumably.

 

[Calatar]

well for i think the fourth time on this thread i am wearing it because i think it looks cool. i kind of had billie joe armstrong in mind (greenday). as for being rude, like i said in the paragraph, that just usually when people are being condescending. which is most of the time..

and i really don't think i'm doing so much to be ostracised. its just eyeliner. for now anyway

ps damn dude that is long post!

Quoting and replying to multiple people does that to a post.

Well, fine then. I'd say so long as you don't manage to alienate your friends, you're okay.
Just don't go about offending them then "going emo" about it.

I'm sure by the time you've made it through this thread you're familiar with the most common conceptions about "guys who wear makeup." Don't expect those thoughts to be uncommon or you'll be sorely disappointed. Not sure how brutal your school is, but I might expect random jerks calling you gay on occasion.

That's just the way the cookie crumbles. Stereotypes are the lifeblood of middle and high school.

My older sister went Goth for a while, though she decided it was pretty stupid before she left high school. One of my younger sisters (currently 14) has been scene/emo for at least a year now. She's into emo guys apparently since she picked up an emo/scene boyfriend, complete with makeup. Apparently its not an unusual look in my sister's high school these days. The "attention seeking" aspect of emo kids is strong though, as every time I visit I hear tales of high school drama revolving around somebody who constantly says depressing things to get attention.

 

[Hafnium]

Ehh no. I don't care if other guys do it, I just think it's a silly way to get attention.

To be honest I would feel weird as hell wearing it, I don't even think my girlfriend needs it.
Don't think most women really want their men to wear makeup and be "pretty".

 

[icaritos]

With the chance of sounding like a bigot/ignoramus/jerk I must state this:

Well... No. Since I'm a man, and with that not a whiny emo/goth/scene kid, nor homosexual. I do not wear makeup.

Sorry but i have to agree with him. I even prefer women with less makeup so that may have something to do with it.

And come on dude you are in middle school, its to early for even girls to be wearing makeup.

 

[BigJob]

Eyeliner, Nail-polish, lipstick (Black).... I wear a fair bit... But i'm a big B*****d so i don't get hassled for it that often.