Eye make up and cycling

[smilingcat]

I'm the one who owes apologies to those I offended. Guess its my insecurity in never learned to use make-up. Please accept my apology for my offensive comment. Sometimes, I lack social grace and say the wrong thing.

Sincerely,

[rebeccaC]

I'm the one who owes apologies to those I offended. Guess its my insecurity in never learned to use make-up. Please accept my apology for my offensive comment. Sometimes, I lack social grace and say the wrong thing.

Sincerely,

I've been listening to Laura Nyro all night as I work on some photos....

"from the mothers of the moon

goodnight, children

we are dancers

sweepers

bookkeepers



for walks and talks

through rain, wind, sun, star

women of the one world


dancers sweepers bookkeepers

women of the one world

one world"

[lph]

Rebecca, that was beautiful :-)

I will admit that I used to be one of those who looked down on women for being (what I considered) overly vain. I sincerely hope I'm past that now. I would add that even though I don't use make-up daily and never for exercise, I love dressing to the nines for a special occasion, floor-length gown, high heels, as much make-up as I can get away with, jewelry, the lot.

But, ya know, when I pick up a magazine and read an article that in not so many words basically tells me that "a woman should always look her best", or "what you look like is a lot more important than what you can do", or "old is ugly, and old is more than 30"... I can't help getting a bit prickly. There is a huge industry out there very happy to prey on our insecurities, and blow them out of proportions, and I hate that.

I hope I'm not offending anyone personally when I rail against prevailing norms, because I don't mean to. I just feel that they are unfair and constraining. And especially when I'm out there doing my favourite sporting activities I want the freedom to look "ugly" if I want to. But I don't mean to convey any feeling of superiority, we're all vain in some way or another.

[TrekDianna]

whether someone wears make up or not does not matter to me. Same with hair color etc. It's not for me, but if it works for someone else, great. I do have an issue with perfume. It makes me have to leave the room and grab my inhaler. I have had to leave the building after someone with perfume has come into my office, leaving the office manager to set up a fan and let me know when it's ok to come back.

[GLC1968]

Like others, I don't apply makeup to workout but if I'm already wearing it, I don't take it off, either. If I was really made up, I'd probably remove it before swimming just to be kind to the pool, but I hardly wear much anyway.

Bobbi Brown smudge-proof mascara doesn't run, FYI. I wore it for my wedding, bawled like a baby and never had raccoon eyes.

I was thinking about this thread as I was getting ready this morning and it occurred to me that I never worry about what I look like after biking. I guess that's because with glasses and a baseball hat, you can hardly see my face anyway. Honestly, in comparison to how I look after swimming (ie, AWFUL - goggles are not kind to me!), I'm flat out gorgeous after biking or running! :P

[buffybike]

I usually wear makeup each day (at least on workdays), but I remove it if I'm going riding. During rides, it's just sunscreen/lip balm.

[Koronin]

I never wear makeup because I just personally have no use for it. However, I couldn't care one way or another rather others wear it. I'm just not one to ask about it. Heck I'm also hate wearing skirts or dresses and will wear slacks if I can get away with it. I wore shorts under my own wedding gown because I hate dress/skirts that much. The last time I basically had to wear a skirt I wore a skort instead. But that's just me, I'm completely and totally uncomfortable in dresses and skirts and can't wear heels. Now perfume is a major issue as I very allergic to it and cannot be around it. (TrekDianna it's not just you, there are others of us out here with issues with perfume.)

[Owlie]

I don't actually own makeup beyond lip gloss, so no.

[soprano]

I commute and if I'm wearing makeup that day, I put it on before leaving the house. If I'm headed out for a purely recreational ride or run, I skip it. My commute is 3.5 miles each way and I almost always wear makeup if it is below 70 degrees. If I need to look really nice I'll pack along some powder for a touch-up.

For keeping eye makeup fresh through light exercise, Urban Decay makes an eye makeup primer that is amazing. They sell it at Sephora. I use it both on my eyelids and under my eye where I put concealer, then add shadow and concealer. Sweat won't touch it. Eye makeup remover is necessary to take it off. Also check out tubing mascaras. Sephora has one by Blinc ($$$!) or for a drugstore brand try L'Oreal Double Extend.

Re: why women do or don't wear makeup: I have fair skin and a dark smudge under one of my eyes that is totally natural. I wear concealer to cover, otherwise I sometimes have concerned friends inquiring about my marriage I also am cursed with stubborn adult acne. I was able to skip makeup for most of this summer but right now my acne is flaring up. It's not a matter of looking pretty or professional or like a bimbo. It's about fitting in and not wanting peoples' pity.

[kajero]

I went to a family thing this afternoon. I put on blush and lipstick. I also put on eyeliner and mascara. The blush and lipstick were gone by the end of the party. Then I went on a 32 mile bike ride. LOL . . . I am sitting here with raccoon eyes and no eye make up remaining on my eyes. Normally, I would not even bother with make up at all but it was a family thing.

I think I will have to try some of the suggestions in this thread. Or maybe I should have gone bike riding first, taken a shower, put on eye makeup, and then attended the family thing. (Except I have such a habit of getting lost -- I can't follow a map or Garmin -- that I probably never would have gotten home in time to get ready for the party.

[Raindrop]

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.

I am, unfortunately, a woman who feels the need to wear some kind of make-up always. I realize that by making this statement many of you will think l am "less" than what I am which is an athlete, Personal Trainer (14 years), and strong in all areas except the one where I feel confident without at least mascara. So, that's the way it is..and the way I am. I've accepted it and won't change.

[kajero]

I realize that by making this statement many of you will think l am "less" than what I am which is an athlete, Personal Trainer (14 years), and strong in all areas except the one where I feel confident without at least mascara..

Why in the world would anyone think you are "less" than an athlete?

I just wanted to know if people wore the stuff and if they did how the heck they kept it on during and after a ride. The thread kind of got off topic. I apologize because I realize I didn't phrase the topic right at all.

[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.