Comments on: MANPINION: DO MEN LIKE MAKEUP?

By: Judy

Judy — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:25:26 +0000

Just goes to show…obvious make-up turns BEAU-tiful people into BOO-tiful people…or is it BOOTY-ful people?

By: mcquaid

mcquaid — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:20:01 +0000

Interesting poll – and a great argument on behalf of the “language of makeup” concept. I think what separates the “members” from the “rejects” here is the degree to which the subject’s makeup and outfit makes her seem ready to interact socially or sexually with the viewer.

Loose or unfussy hair indicates approachability just as minimal or no makeup does.

The highly-made up, highly coiffed look is what my dad used to call “War Paint,” and while it’s great for a formal, glamorous occasion, it’s very much a “look at me” look, not a “come hither” or “let’s meet for drinks” look. Think of a highly-processed looking Madeleine Kahn in “Young Frankenstein” pleading “No tongues!” when her lover bends in for a kiss.

The other “reject” looks prim; her hair is controlled, rather than styled, her makeup seems to be a concession to “grooming” rather than self-expression and her top covers any remaining skin. She looks like she’s dreaming of being married and mini-vanned.

By: kelly

kelly — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:41:50 +0000

To me it seems that the men were voting for those who seemed genuine. The first girl looked naturally pretty in the first and last picture, but you could tell there was something “fake” about her in the picture with the wig. Even if they couldn’t tell exactly what was off, they knew that she was “made up”.Same for the second girl. First picture looks like someone who would look pretty completely fresh faced. The second, with the “glam overdone” hair looks too contrived.I think it shows more of a man’s fear of going home from the bar with a hottie and waking up with a coyote urge. And I think that’s why men say they don’t like makeup. A bit of makeup to play up your features is “safe” for them. A ton of makeup makes them wonder if they might wake up to a monster the next morning.

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By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:46:11 +0000

I want to know what those men look like? Gross!

By: kim

kim — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:44:03 +0000

Men are pigs!