not gonna lie. i wear foundation every day i go out, even in florida's hot, humid weather. Mostly its only for oil-control (if i dont wear some sort of matte foundation, i will look as though at any moment, monsieur bush will walk in and start drilling on my face). I used to get made fun of about the oillies, but now despite the fact that it's still there, people are amazed at me when i blot and can turn an oil sheet into ceran-wrap. Ha!
On top of it all, i'll throw a touch of brown, olive or black eyeliner sometimes, a matte, non shiny bronzer, and clear mascara (or Lash tint if i'm feeling crazy.) on with a hint of lip balm all together
All in all, i love makeup, and will never stop. I think if used properly and with proper care, it can be a pampering, beautifying experience for both sexes. On my last trip to europe, i saw tons of men with neatly groomed faces, a touch of undereye concealer (i suspect YSL for this.) and even balm or shine. I've seen many older men with wives sitting at cafes, and busting out (yes i say BUSTING out with...ha) with mini-Chanel compacts and quickly blotting their faces, then stuffing it back into their slim-cut suits. I suspect most of the nay-sayers to males and cosmetics are americans, and despite being a "patriot" myself, i feel that the hesitancy and fear that comes along with most americans right wing outlook on life, has an effect on what they see as acceptable. I say that one must break boundaries if there is to be any change, and hopefully one day, we'll stop thinking in the stone age and come on out into the modern age. (It's funny how technologically, we can be so advanced, but mentally we lack so much.)
Just something to think about....Clinique recently unveiled a concealer for men called the "m" spot concealer, and although doing poorly in the us, in the UK store, has been sold out and back ordered tons of times.
-Michael
(sorry for my mini speech, i just <3 makeup
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I LOVE it too. Even if I had clear skin, I would still wear it. I love the look that foundation and powder can give the skin if applied properly. Such a nice, smooth, polished look. Oh! And I wear bronzer and highlighter and brow gel everyday too. I wear eye makeup for special occasions and I mush admit that I look quite hot with eyeliner on
