Makeup when cycling?

[SouthernBelle]

I've actually been curious about the mineral makeup vs. exercise. Doesn't it dough-up or streak in a sweaty situation?

No not really.

[GLC1968]

I also wear mineral makeup (on work days). It's the only 'foundation' I can wear daily without feeling icky or without causing breakouts. At my last job, I biked at lunch a lot, and I never bothered to remove it prior to the ride. It didn't run, and it didn't get gross or anything. I also never found makeup on my jerseys where my sweat would run off my face. I don't wear it on weekends, so I can't say how it would hold up to a long ride or anything.

Normally when I ride alone or with DH, I only wear chapstick type lip stuff. If I'm riding with a group where there will be socializing afterward, I put on waterproof mascara. I have puffy-tired looking eyes, so I think it makes me look more awake. This is the same 'routine' I use when skiing with others, or hiking with others, or whatever...

[Geonz]

Makeup? What's that? I don't wear it cause I'm lazy. Not a political cause, not a statement at all. Much the same about why I cycle, when physically able. I am cheap, got tired of paying high prices for gas so I started commuting. Became a vegetarian cause I felt too guilty to eat meat after I accidently hit a cat that dashed in front of my truck. Simple motivaters in my life. People think I am a feminist, animal activist, and healthnut. They got it all wrong, I am just lazy, cheap and guilt driven.

Likewise, welp, except for the guilt driven part. Fortunately 'bicycle rider' is the category people put me in... though most of 'em do assume I eat healthier than I do... which is not a bad thing! If people expect you to eat healthy, it's easier to do.

I *do* sometimes ponder how much money I have saved, and how much less environmental impact being make-up free is... but that's secondary to "I just don't have a good reason," because I don't really need it.

I do get raccoon eyes now and again... and I found that a pervasive smile helps immensely.

[sundial]

Gnat, I use Neutrogena mineral sheers. The minerals and brush combo thing is really handy and recently they introduced blush minerals as well. The eye shadow does not have an applicator so you would need a makeup brush to apply (or a q-tip). If you want a more traditional foundation, I also use the sheer tints with the sheer tint lip balm. It's great stuff for the outdoorsy gals.

[indysteel]

I wish I felt more comfortable without makeup, but I don't. I don't mind working out without it, but I otherwise wear at least some mineral foundation, mascara and blush. I'm very, very pale and even with makeup sometimes look a little lifeless. My dark hair and dark eye circles don't help. I hate foundation as a general rule, but I love the mineral makeup. It's easy to put on and doesn't smear off onto other things. Whatever makes you feel good about yourself is fine by me.

And as for the OP's original issue with women getting makeup on clothes: Even if you're careful, it sometimes happens, but makeup almost always comes off in the wash. If I buy something that has some kind of a stain on it, I usually just confirm with the store that I'll be able to return it. Or ask for a discount on it.

[Jolt]

For example, quite a few years ago, I met someone in a social situation where we were introduced by a mutual acquaintance, someone I worked with. This person said to me,"You work? You always look so put together with make up and everything." I don't know, it seemed as if she were implying that I must be some pampered woman who did nothing all day but sit around and put my make up on. That comment stuck with me.
I did not mean to be offensive...

Wow, what a rude comment! And odd, because for a lot of women work is a reason to make an effort to look put-together and professional. Personally, I hardly ever wear makeup because I just don't like to mess with it and I don't like the feeling of having all sorts of gunk on, so I only put it on for formal occasions and then not that much. Therefore I'm not someone you'd be likely to see with makeup on while on the bike, running etc.

[g19]

The moment i go outside i wear the full load.
Why, because i like it and it suits me.
It makes me, me.

It is no diffirence when i'm on a bike.
I feel good and no i don't ride any faster of slower if i use it or not.

For me it's all about feeling good and yes, i do feel naked without it.

There was a professional female cyclist who has been worldchamp for many years and she was my true hero as she allways was wearing makeup and looking great.

Just my 2 cents.

[Trigress]

Oh, I own a few pounds of makeup, I certainly do. It's long lasting too, as I use so little of it so rarely...

I do wear makeup for work, a little mascara and some bronzing powder - my natural pigment all ended up in my hair, so I look dead six months of the year without a little help from The Body Shop. I'm a feminist though. So, if a go for a run or a ride or a climb after work, then I do so wearing makeup. If training is first thing in the morning, I wear nothing but my skin (looking dead then, but I gather most people would define me as alive when they see that I'm moving, even though I'm an impressively slow cyclist).

[Crankin]

Yes, Jolt, the comment was very rude; if I told you all where I was, you would laugh, but I don't want to get into religion here... I was in my early forties and I think I did "dress up" more in the early and mid nineties. I think I do tend to dress more professionally than most teachers, though I definitely do not wear suits, like I did in the eighties.
The mineral make up sounds interesting. I never heard of it. I don't wear foundation, but I think I might look at some of this.

[SouthernBelle]

Almost every company is coming out with mineral makeup now. I wear Bare Minerals from Sephora or their own boutiques. I think Loreal has some out now. There's the one that is advertising a lot now, Sheer Cover.

[Zen]

I would feel naked without my eyeshadow

[SouthernBelle]

I would feel naked without my eyeshadow

That is a lovely picture of you.

[sundial]

Lol!

[cyclinnewbie]

I wear makeup, only because I have rosacea and makeup protects me from the wind. That and I usually ride after work, so come home, jump on the bike and go. And I have to say that I HATE it when I buy something and someone's makeup is smeared all over it. It's yucky...

[surgtech1956]

During the winter months I wear a little base to work just to give me a little color. Once I get outside - nothing but chapstick and sunscreen.