Eye make up and cycling

[Jolt]

I like RebeccaC's comment too...the only time I wear any is for formal occasions where it would really look out of place if I didn't. Otherwise, it's just not my cup of tea.

[kajero]

I LOVE all these replies!!! I don't wear make except for a special occasion and now I don't feel so much different than some of the people I like to hang out with . . . bicycle riders.

Edit: I would rather spend the $$$ I don't spend on make up on bicycle accessories.

[Helene2013]

I wear makeup....but not on weekends for riding/training or on vacation (unless I feel like it or on an outing that is not sport related). But never out without my lipstick. I even wear nail polish that matches my bike. I do have a Lululemon headband that I wear under my helmet so it picks up the sweat beads. My eyes don't really "sweat" so mascara does not leak if I happen to wear some. But I do like to have my skin breath when exercising.

But when I'm on treadmill or doing my gym in basement, I don't mind the makeup. Not going to remove it before training after work. Nah.

[smilingcat]

Love Rebecca's reply ++1 for HER!!

Me I'm terrible at painting no makeup not even for work, besides when I was working, I needed respect of my engineers and not look like some bimbette worried more about her looks than work.

[Becky]

Me I'm terrible at painting no makeup not even for work, besides when I was working, I needed respect of my engineers and not look like some bimbette worried more about her looks than work.

I work with plenty of engineers, scientists, and contractors. I've never been disrespected or accused of being a bimbo because I've worn a modest amount of make-up to a meeting, lab, or work site. The fact that I look 10 years younger than I am has been the bigger problem. If anything, cosmetics make me look more professional, not less.

[OakLeaf]

when I was working, I needed respect of my engineers and not look like some bimbette worried more about her looks than work.

Yeah, makeup was one of the many personal grooming/hygiene skills I wasn't taught as a kid, and remains one of the few that I didn't find important enough to teach myself as an adult. I've tried a few times on special occasions, with mixed results. I used to tell myself that it was for feminist and nonconformist reasons that I don't wear makeup, but the honest truth is that I just don't know how.

But, I used to look down my nose at women who took time with their appearance for what I considered "inappropriate" occasions (like, the ones who'd be putting on makeup and styling their hair in the gym bathroom the morning of the second day of TOSRV). But, then came Florence Griffiths Joyner's Olympic appearance. No one could say she wasn't a "real" athlete or that she thought she was worried "more about her looks than about her" training or performance.

To each her own. The ones who want to look nice *and* ride bikes *and* be engineers, hooray for them.

[denda]

Yes.

[indysteel]

Honestly, I hate the way threads about makeup, clothing, shoes, hair color, etc. often seem to get unnecessarily judgmental. I think it's awesome that there are women who don't wear makeup, but could we tone down the insinuation that those that do have somehow bought into something perverse or that makes us look look cheap. I am an educated, liberal women with a professional job. I run, hike, bike, and kayak. I lift weights and jump around for fun. I get sweaty and dirty and sore. I also wear skirts, heels, and a modest amount of makeup and perfume. I color my hair. And I don't feel like I should have to apologize about any of it, and yet I can think of a number of threads over the years where I've been made to feel like I should. I think that's unfortunate.

[marni]

I haven't worn makeup for over 30 years, even when I was working and also gave up caring about what age I look a few years later. I figure clean, odorless and basically decently dressed is good enough for me. If other people disapprove that's their problem. My none riding and non gym outfits are basically nice ( no acid wear, glitz, decorations , ratty edges , hems) and nicely fitted with a basic white one pocket t shirt for formal or jeans and a ride t shirt around the house. I do have a lady dress. and a couple of nice blouses and silk shirts and a skirt that serve for more formal occasions.