Is a woman's daily application of make-up a form of self loathing?

What is the pysocological aspects of make-up?


If its obvious a woman is wearing a cosmetics then who is fooling who?Is a woman's daily application of make-up a form of self loathing?
I don't wear much make-up but if i do put a little on, it's to accentuate my good points I hope- it's like dressing up- a bit theatrical I suppose.





I've never worn make-up to bed- except after a party with a hangover! Heavy make-up and a reliance on being made-up can show a lack of confidence in one's looks and also act as a mask to hide behind in some cases I feel.Is a woman's daily application of make-up a form of self loathing?
In this day and age some women wear makeup to look attractive to themselves, the opposite or the same sex.


Anthropologically it has always been the male of the species who wore or had color (like birds, rulers) to specify position or attract mates. Women adopted the practice.


Most women I know who choose to wear makeup see it as part of their appearance like the way they style their hair, the clothes they wear, etc.


In Egypt, for example, when there was a female Pharaoh she wore makeup like the male kings did.


Interesting to note, given your question, that men in many middle eastern countries wear makeup. Are they self-loathing? Not the ones I know! And most of them are very straight.
You may not have noticed this but wearing make up can often turn plain janes into quite stunning women. That's why the cosmetics industry is mega rich. But yes, it is centred around hype and the like. The fact remains that most women look a damn site more appealing with make up on ..... no one denies it is there either. Of course, some women have natural beauty and will never need more than a splash of colour. And it makes women feel good about themselves as well. There is no attempt to fool, only embellish!
Actually, I think you may have a point.





I used to wear a lot of makeup as I felt more confident when I had it on, because it does enhance the better features and disguise the not so flattering blemishes.





So therefore, in a way I wasn't happy with the way I looked without it. I wouldn't say I loathed the way I looked but I didn't feel 'special' if I didn't wear it.





These days my self-esteem has improved considerably, but I still wear some makeup. I like to wear eye make up because it opens my eyes up and my eyes are my most beautiful feature.





But it was never about fooling anyone. I always knew it was superficial, and I assume everyone else did too.





It is much more pelasant looking at a face that has been subtlely painted than looking at a plain uninspiring face.
I think you have confused ';makeup'; and ';cosmetics';.





Cosmetics cover stuff up and are a base for makeup to be applied to, I have an 8 inch visible scar that I cover with expensive cosmetics, concealer and foundation, then, when the canvas is clean and smooth, then I apply my makeup.





Makeup is used to enhance natural features, to make the face look seductive, to exaggerate the sexual features... Nice red lips and come to bed eyes, it's a sexual invitation.





Both cosmetics and makeup play a vital role in the wellbeing of the girl. To know you look as good as possible, to know you have taken the time to look your best are important factors when it comes to your own awareness of your public image, and ultimatley your self confidence and self esteem.





Other people can also see you have taken the time to look your best, it's close to a mark of respect.... The made up person saying ';See... I have spent time and effort to look as pleasing as possible for you';, and the on-looker thinking ';you have put in time and made an effort for me';.
We don't call it war paint for nothing!!!!!
im a guy but i do my hair nice and wear nice clothes - not expensive ones but i wear the clothes i like, and i look after myself.





everyone wants to look their best and if it does a lot for the then go for it ladies! i think it has nothing to do with self loathing and ur more likely to have that if you DONT care how you look..
That seems a little harsh. Don't most women wear make-up to enhance their looks?
bill t not everyone wears it to attract the opposite sex actually a lot of women wear it cause it gives them confidence and makes them feel better about themselves nothing to do with attracting other men etc
Makeup is not loathing or trying to fool someone. It just makes me more comfortable
no..its more like a peacock apreading his tail feathers