The ins & outs of makeup

28-Apr-25 10:13am
Danielle R 478487
Don't wear alot. Less is more. I like natural products and am loyal to specific brands that offer the highest percentage of natural ingredients, no animal testing,no nasty chemicals. So I use tinted moisturiser with high SPF.Needed in Australia, I use sunscreen everyday. I use natural tinted lip balm,don't use mascara,I like eyelash serum,keeps your eyelashes healthy instead of killing them. If I go out I might use a little eye-liner and lip liner. Prefer to focus on a good healthy diet and all over basic skin care routine. Healthy is beautiful. I look after my own nails,use nail oil and keep my nails short,well maintained,clean,occasionally will use a tinted clear type varnish. That's it. Nothing special.
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- 01-May-25 15:12pm
  Sylvia 1658380
  Thanks for your suggestion. To be natural, I only put on moisturing in the morning. Since I live in Canada - a bizzard cold place in winter, I have to use moisturizing for face and boy lotion and vaseline for my lip. That all I use in 365 days and no fragrance.
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28-Apr-25 03:20am
pam rae
Hi ,TY, Angie
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27-Apr-25 19:25pm
Angie
It’s au naturel… Unless for special occasions
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26-Apr-25 23:55pm
Nichol 1642454
also a nude skin gal. 55 and didn't even wear any for my wedding. I cannot stand the feel of it, the cost of it $ wise nor time wise, nor the look of it. like wearing a mask. yuck.
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26-Apr-25 22:35pm
jeff e
naked faces rule.
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26-Apr-25 21:45pm
Mary M 329762
When young yes but old not that much.
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26-Apr-25 21:35pm
Jytte (Auckland, NZ)
I don't wear makeup. I did a little bit as a teenager/early 20s but it was only eye shadow and mascara. I'm too lazy to do makeup and I have good skin anyways.
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26-Apr-25 21:27pm
Ghostgirl1971
I only wear make at work or going out. And all those so called designer brands have many of their products made in China! So your truly not getting better make from them because they have low regulations on what is put into the make up its self.
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26-Apr-25 21:03pm
Jude
Used to wear make up every day since i was about 15 (when i started working) but only stopped about 2020/2021. Couldn't be bothered especially when we had the lockdowns. Saving lots of $ though.
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26-Apr-25 20:54pm
Nicola 1585109
Not one for too much makeup, I prefer being natural
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26-Apr-25 20:28pm
Jacqueline 1627399
I used to when I was younger but was never into foundation and heavy make up. I like the light natural look from tumecto time and special occasions. I find wearing heavy foundation tend to age quicker.
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26-Apr-25 20:23pm
Pamela B 862973
I wear make up when I go to the stores or church. It's basic stuff foundation and powder and blush.Once in a while lip gloss. I am 72 and was really never into a lot of heavy make up.
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26-Apr-25 19:47pm
Elisabeth L 1112753
I rarely wear make up. I have great skin so I’m grateful for that.
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26-Apr-25 19:35pm
Paula J 395266
I use mineral makeup but after watching a doco on makeup I'm seriously reconsidering all of it. Some makeup contains talc and 40000 people, male and female sued a well know talc company because it caused various cancers. Talc can contain asbestos and the company involved knew as far back as the '70's but claimed they were unable to remove it. I'm checking the contents because I have no wish to have my makeup kill me.
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26-Apr-25 19:13pm
Janet 1621979
I wear lipstick and eyeshaddow but not much other make up. A lot of it has toxic additives. I use a good organic skin moisturiser.
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26-Apr-25 19:13pm
Brandy Yining Z
I am in my 40s. I don't wear makeup. However, I have skincare routine every day with skincare products being made from natural ingredients of normal local brands. I don't buy expensive skincare products from famous brands. I stick to the ones on average prices.
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26-Apr-25 18:43pm
Izabelle 1457992
When I was young I was a goth so I literally used clown paint! In my mid twenties I completely ditched makeup, and my male friends complimented me! They liked better a woman without makeup so I never went back
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26-Apr-25 18:38pm
Pat C 618241
I still like to wear a touch of lipstick - probably doesn't improve my looks but I feel it might.
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26-Apr-25 17:54pm
Dimitri T 100433
as a male don't wear any make up
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26-Apr-25 17:53pm
Margaret B 429563
No, don't use any make-up, don't even get eyelashes dyed anymore - wouldn't know where to start looking to find any products. Most are high-priced and only limited shades. If you don't have a 'majority' complexion or colour range (for lipstick) you won't find anything suitable anyway, regardless of cost or brand name.
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26-Apr-25 17:52pm
Missy Wyld
IM still young enough to want to wear makeup. lol I still work fulltime and makeup is nice to wear to work. None of that primer (what the fark is that anyway lol) , or setting stray?? really? nfi even what that is.... foundation, powder, eye shadow and lippy...with mascara.
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- 26-Apr-25 20:11pm
  Juliebum50
  Lol fair enough, when I was younger I'd not heard of those things either but aging and necessaries made me search for help. And primer sets the stage so to speak for foundation. Test on an 🍊, put some primer on 1 half and not the other. Then put foundation on both sides, you'll then understand what primer does 😝
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- 26-Apr-25 21:41pm
  Liane H Juliebum50
  Yep it's like a smoothing base goes on silky ( supposedly) Then foundation sits properly over the top for a more flawless finish .. l tried it a few times but left me feeling too much too much ! I usually just wear a really lightweight foundation or BB cream ...or mix a tiny bit of foundation with moisturiser .. If you were getting married and having photos I guess you'd go the whole shebang plus the shimmer / bronzer / highlights powders on top ! Edited 26-Apr-25 21:43pm
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- 26-Apr-25 22:41pm
  Missy WyldLiane H
  lol im 66 been with my man 43 yrs now (our aniversary today) so dont really need all that crap lol
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- 26-Apr-25 23:25pm
  Liane H Missy Wyld
  Well Happy Anniversary to you both :) )
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- 28-Apr-25 10:15am
  Danielle R 478487Missy Wyld
  Happy anniversary,and many more to come
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26-Apr-25 17:26pm
Rose S 88496
No not anymore used to when I was working wear a little mascara and eye shadow but not any more …. I really dislike the amount of makeup people are wearing now as it just isn’t natural
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26-Apr-25 17:26pm
Nikki W 168121
No no and no
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26-Apr-25 17:23pm
Sarah G 76834
I never wear makeup
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26-Apr-25 16:54pm
Paul W 383502
No good to me, I'm a bloke.
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26-Apr-25 16:47pm
Vidya 1577202
Only on party time ,just gathering time only
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26-Apr-25 16:45pm
Greg B 520364
Not into makeup, will go without.
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26-Apr-25 16:24pm
Larry S 382961
no way jose.male of the species
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26-Apr-25 15:51pm
debra j 18701
no I do not wear makeup anymore
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- 26-Apr-25 16:32pm
  Phyrephly
  same
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26-Apr-25 15:50pm
Judy T 470524
I don't like to wear makeup. I used to in my early 20s but now I don't see the point and it is very expensive.
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26-Apr-25 15:46pm
Annie P 543018
I wear makeup Yes daily No way Expensive is better in my opinion Primer yes Setting spray helps it stay
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26-Apr-25 15:37pm
Glenyse H
Yes very little makeup for me
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26-Apr-25 15:13pm
Lucia 1667896
Only wear makeup on special occasions
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26-Apr-25 14:40pm
Hope 1667888
Yes, only on occasion do I wear makeup. I love the feeling it gives me.
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26-Apr-25 14:36pm
Ek M
I’ve never worn a lot if makeup, too lazy to buy it
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26-Apr-25 14:29pm
Wendy Q
Very little, only a bit of lippy when I go out
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26-Apr-25 14:12pm
Macca
No I do not wear war paint, sunscreen only
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26-Apr-25 14:06pm
Daniel A 2
I wear Sunscreen. Occasionally. I wear Aloe vera Ocasionally. I wear a hat. I have put lip balm on before, but I practically never wear it. I wear a moon boot some times still. that is about the closest types of Makeup I wear. Now will Neo figure out how to put your Makeup on for you, will that save a bit of time. Don't get into it though it will lead to many many more new types of make up, just a marketing scam probably.Edited 26-Apr-25 14:09pm
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- 26-Apr-25 16:20pm
  Luke C 1156552
  Hello from Mrdan Luke
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26-Apr-25 13:41pm
Gaza
No, I'm a bloke and not a poof.
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- 26-Apr-25 14:14pm
  Biscuit
  Wow.
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- 26-Apr-25 15:31pm
  VonBiscuit
  Wow, indeed!
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- 26-Apr-25 15:51pm
  Judy T 470524
  Yes, wow 🙄
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26-Apr-25 13:37pm
IdentifyAs
you cant fix ugly.
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26-Apr-25 13:35pm
Michael B 384408
I would need a pot of spacfilla to hide my creases and lines - if you like to wear makeup wear it - you don't need it unless you want it!
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26-Apr-25 13:32pm
Sonya F 68771
I am 61 only wear some lipstick when going some where special
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26-Apr-25 13:26pm
Jennifer 1540583
I enjoy wearing make-up to feel good about myself and look the best I can.
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26-Apr-25 13:17pm
Paul B 522937
I never wear makup because Go create me perfect and max Factor have been trying to improvebut will never succeed
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26-Apr-25 13:07pm
Judy 1514577
i wear makeup daily, just a little. no primer
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26-Apr-25 13:06pm
Nicole T 1052394
makup is ok but not every day the skin needs to rest , go natural , clean it everyday protect your face from sun ect...
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26-Apr-25 12:56pm
Simone S 316632
As I get older and my eyesight is fading, I find it harder to apply, therefore save it now for special occasions. Used to wear it all the time when younger. Now just a bit of lippy and I'm good to go!
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26-Apr-25 12:47pm
Jacqueline R 353303
Like to wear when I go out especially eyebrow pencil now my brows are disappearing :) Eyeliner is another essential to make my eyes look larger. Lipstick and moisturizer day or night always. Some cheap brands are ok. Use primer and setting spray when I have time or remember. Love my perfumes. Think I definitely look better with some makeup whereas men don't have to bother. :(
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26-Apr-25 12:38pm
Feathers
Never worn any and never will. Prefer natural. With ladies, I feel less is more. If you investigate what is in makeup such as Urea which is also used in household cleansers so instead of buying household cleansers, maybe rub your face on various surfaces. Squalene (shark liver oil), Diatomaceaous Earth (dead algae), cholesterol, propylene glycol, plastics which can be found in hair gels, hairsprays and liquid bandages, sodium chloride (table salt), Castor oil. The list goes on. Hope I didn't put you off your dinner, some of which might be on your face anyway through makeup.
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26-Apr-25 12:31pm
Roeli L
Yes, especially if I am going out.
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26-Apr-25 12:26pm
Ann 1498966
I seldom wear makeup because it makes my eyes itch and makes it hard to see.
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26-Apr-25 12:22pm
Disie
I never used to leave the house without makeup and hair done. Then, I had to do some soul-searching, so I stopped the hair and makeup. I cut my hair short, so it was quick and easy to do. Now I'm free from alcohol, 11 years sober, and I never wear makeup. Ever.
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- 26-Apr-25 12:57pm
  Simone S 316632
  Good for you! Congrats on the sobriety 🙏
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26-Apr-25 12:20pm
Melissa 1411101
Cheap is good enough for me. Depending on what I'm doing is how I wear makeup. If I'm going shopping just eyeliner and lipstick, if it's out to a nice place etc a full face and at home it all depends on the day. When I was younger I wouldn't leave the house without my makeup not being done but now I'm older I'm not as fussy.
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26-Apr-25 12:04pm
Michael 1324355
My new Girlfriend is asleep Michael
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26-Apr-25 11:57am
Ellessri
I wear liptstick on a daily basis and mascara for special occasions, otherwise my skin is too sensitive and I have not found any brands that dont cause a reaction
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26-Apr-25 11:53am
Robyn C 1009255
mostly moisteriser & lipstick, have had my eyebrows tattooed, my only time for spending a lot on my looks, do more for a special occasion
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26-Apr-25 11:50am
Joanne 1428945
Yes some is good.
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26-Apr-25 11:37am
Allen B 175494
NO MAKE UP FOR ME I HAVE THE FACE I DESERVE.
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26-Apr-25 11:35am
Priscilla R 316016
I use an eyebrow pencil and some lipstick.
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26-Apr-25 11:25am
Sharon T 891767
1pt. Haven't worn makeup in about 4 yrs. Only use it going someplace special.
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- 26-Apr-25 12:23pm
  Disie
  I don't know how old you are, but it sounds like me. You get sick of trying too hard with makeup and it becomes a hassle
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26-Apr-25 11:25am
merricat
When I was younger, and still working, I wouldn't think of leaving the house without make-up, but now that I am retired, I usually just go with some eyeliner and a bit of powder on my nose.Edited 27-Apr-25 14:12pm
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26-Apr-25 10:57am
Rodger M
I'm a Bloke ... don't wear it ...
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26-Apr-25 10:50am
SUSIE W
Happiest without makeup A bit of lipstick If I go out
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26-Apr-25 10:35am
Jania S
Stopped wearing makeup decades ago, best decision I made, saved a lot of money, and look much better natural
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26-Apr-25 10:34am
Elizabeth J 447888
If i am going to be in the sun all day i cover my face with moisturiser with SPF, followed by a foundation. I love all make up but too lazy to apply it.
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26-Apr-25 10:33am
Annette G 805380
I dont have the skill for make up, most I go with is some lip gloss and maybe mascara, I tend to mess up the mascara even though lol. So typically I just go natural with a bit of lip gloss. Even my hair is usually just straightened or slightly curled, nothing fancy.
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26-Apr-25 10:30am
pam rae
ty cher
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26-Apr-25 10:30am
Tracey 1419192
I never wear makeup. God blessed me with good colouring.
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26-Apr-25 10:23am
Cher
Was never fancy with makeup that went with all the tips and tricks. At this age I go for a moisturizer from head to toe and being au natural. lol
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26-Apr-25 10:17am
Andrew 1525568
The most beautiful woman I have ever seen never wear’s makeup. I met her 46 years ago, and my wife is more beautiful every day.
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26-Apr-25 10:10am
boy blunder
My greatest embarrassment with makeup came when my wife asked me to get her naked, and I said You just got dressed, had no idea it was makeup., Then my granddaughter said she has a smoky eye or something, and I said Do you need to see a doctor does it hurt,,its a whole different language i have over 90 colours of paint im my cupboard the girls have 120 different colours of eyeshadow stuff ,
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26-Apr-25 10:05am
Elizabeth A 807208
I only wear makeup when I go out
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26-Apr-25 10:00am
Bola 1666326
I wear makeup only occasionally
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26-Apr-25 09:46am
Von
Why would I ruin a masterpiece that's already perfect 😅
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- 26-Apr-25 09:54am
  Crazy Nanny
  Ditto
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- 26-Apr-25 15:02pm
  Lyn 78550
  Beauty personified is our Von. lol. I know this is true you are indeed a masterpiece. x
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- 26-Apr-25 15:14pm
  VonLyn 78550
  Thank you Lyn 😆Edited 26-Apr-25 15:17pm
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- 26-Apr-25 15:56pm
  Lyn 78550Von
  Only stating the obvious. lol.
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26-Apr-25 09:35am
Sandra 1651771
I don’t wear makeup often, when I do, I like quality because it is on my face, I also wear primer to keep it all together. No setting spray.
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26-Apr-25 09:32am
P F
The only "make up" I use is sun lotion 50+, even on mild days. There is a reason why Australia has the highest skin cancer rate and it's called ozone depletion. And being Australian, I much prefer the natural beauty of a person to one that is "painted" up anyway.
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- 26-Apr-25 10:37am
  Jania S
  What part of Australia? I have never worn any poisons on my skin. Never had a problem with skin or sun, just learned early how to enjoy the day
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- 26-Apr-25 19:27pm
  P FJania S
  While there are some concerns about certain sunscreen ingredients, and the FDA is actively working to ensure their safety and effectiveness, overall, sunscreen is considered safe for use and is a crucial tool in preventing skin damage and skin cancer from the sun. And I use it as a moisturizer. I'm 60. At work a few months ago they threw me a birthday. (They do it with everyone that has a significant birthday ending in O. Most guess I was 50. I live in Victoria/Yes the bottom half of Australia. But near so many beaches. Slip, slop, slap...my parents drilled it into me since I was young. Hey!...I enjoy life too. I just put a touch of sunscreen as an extra precaution. Is it a scam?..don't care..10 cents of lotion made the people I work with think I'm 10 years younger. AND before you get angry with me...I have type 2 Diabetes. So F**ked anyway/lol. Love you.
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26-Apr-25 09:31am
Faten 1667336
I like makeup very much
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26-Apr-25 09:27am
Dusan 1329983
I am a non-stage-acting male, so I consider myself lucky not to undergo the wear and tear of makeup rigors. I have seen, however, women with the finer products look spectacular, so the better quality products do achieve excellent results. Equally to consider, users should learn how to apply it properly.
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26-Apr-25 09:24am
Laura W 363255
Rarely use makeup now but sometimes just foundation & maybe mascara
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26-Apr-25 09:22am
robyn m 1081749
mascara and UV moisturiser for me.
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26-Apr-25 09:21am
'smee,SWQ!
I do not understand why anyone wears make-up! ... It certainly does not impress me in fact has the opposite effect I prefer people to look like people and not some sort of tarted up gothic or other persona and even when done "well" it still looks so unnatural! Nobody in our family wears it!
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26-Apr-25 09:13am
Victoria 1437259
Natio for me but just basic foundation daily. If I have something big on like a party then I’ll go more
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- 28-Apr-25 10:20am
  Danielle R 478487
  I like this brand too,but only use the tinted moisturiser
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26-Apr-25 09:06am
Dsmiles2U
skin clear no make up the best !
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26-Apr-25 08:55am
America 1667816
I usually wear makeup, 4 days a week. I only leave the house without if I'm running to the store, not for a long shopping trip but to pick up a couple of items quickly. I can't afford nice makeup but dollartree makeup looks good on me, unhealthy for sure tho. Primer is amazing when I can splurge on it, and setting spray too!
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26-Apr-25 08:54am
Jennifer H 722364
Yes also wear primer don't use setting spray . Like Olay ,Covergirl and Natio products .Wear basic make up front counter at a high school so no over the top look just make it last the day .top it off with a mineral sun screen Edited 26-Apr-25 08:59am
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26-Apr-25 08:50am
Peter H (ACT)
Male.....dont use it
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26-Apr-25 08:47am
Andrew C 287196
Male = don't use make-up. If you knew the disgusting stuff that goes into most make-up, you probably wouldn't use it.
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26-Apr-25 08:39am
Maria B 89860
GeeWiz, rarely wear any these days and only the bare minimum. Certainly don't need any blush, it happens naturally!
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26-Apr-25 08:35am
Linda B 907610
Not on a daily basis but, if I'm "going out", I'll wear make-up. I've just started using primer and setting spray but not sure either makes a difference, to be honest. I have a mix of cheap and expensive products.
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26-Apr-25 08:28am
lin r
no
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26-Apr-25 08:27am
Robert T 597718
na
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26-Apr-25 08:22am
Carolyn K 714554
At 77 I use sun protection
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26-Apr-25 08:13am
Jennine 1587631
I wear very little light make up for special occasions and outings with my husband or a wedding, etc mostly do not use it at all Too much make up actually is harmful to your skin and body.
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26-Apr-25 08:04am
Norman PSBHRJ
Natural looking women are the best looking women ever.
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26-Apr-25 07:52am
Helen E 469767
i use moisturizer daily and lip stick when i leave the house
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26-Apr-25 07:47am
pam rae
TY JANN R
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26-Apr-25 07:41am
JANN R
I dont wear makeup anymore and do not purchase any
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26-Apr-25 07:38am
AUDRASFOREST
Men are getting involved these days, so that the women will have competition~!!!
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26-Apr-25 07:34am
Elizabeth T 396096
I wear rarely. I do not wear it daily, I always leave without it. I use high quality make up brands. I rarely use things under make up. I never use setting spray. Like everything else, it is better for the skin to breath naturally than be clogged up with things like make up.
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26-Apr-25 07:29am
Debra Jay 1237276
I use moisturiser daily, then use a tinted moisturiser SPF50 over my face, neck, throat, ears. I live in the sub-tropics, very sunny. I have two friends in the cooler climates who wouldn’t be seen without a full face on, every day. Not for me, I couldn’t stand the feel of it on my face on a daily basis.
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