ironpony Posted December 26, 2020 Posted December 26, 2020 I have eye bags because of insomnia and they have gotten worse over the last few years. They look pretty droopy as well. So I tried learning to use make up and concealer to cover it up. But I wonder, if women notice that the guy is wearing make up do they see it as an insecurity perhaps?
contel3 Posted December 26, 2020 Posted December 26, 2020 I don't see it as an insecurity. I'd be very surprised though. I realise this might sound judgemental, but I'd also wonder if the guy was straight or just "artsy". 1
Author ironpony Posted December 26, 2020 Author Posted December 26, 2020 Oh well I would just be using the makeup to cover up the eye bags and make myself look better. Nothing to do with homosexuality or being artsy or anything else.
basil67 Posted December 26, 2020 Posted December 26, 2020 Get some professional advice from a makeup store on how to apply it with a discreet finish. 2
Wiseman2 Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 There's been a big increase in men seeking plastic surgery and dermatological treatments. Consult your doctor. Dark circles could be anything from allergies to poor lifestyle to insomnia,etc. Don't just cover it up, make sure you are healthy first. As for makeup, that may still be more popular on a Hollywood set than in the general male population.
Miss Spider Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) It’s very unattractive. Not insecurity. It’s more that it’s really obvious when people wear make up. it makes you look “done up” which is not attractive for a guy... it’s feminine. Being a little rugged is more masculine. Just show the dark circles. I actually think they can be attractive Edited December 27, 2020 by Shortskirtslonglashes 2
Ruby_Red Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 Yes, it will be noticeable and unattractive. Your date would be confused, not sure if she should laugh or cry. You’d make the date super awkward. She’d ask herself whether it’s an artsy thing, or a vanity thing, or a gay thing (WE know it’s a vanity thing bc you told us, but she won’t)......so yeah - don’t wear concealer - it’ll show!!!!! And even if you get the chance to explain it (I have eye bags blah blah), it would sound weird to her. Go for the rugged look, as suggested by @Shortskirtslonglashes 1
Miss Spider Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) Yeah, I knew this (straight)make up artist who is actually pretty “conventionally” attractive. However, there was just something off about him. I couldn’t put my finger on what it was.... but he had a effeminate look.. His skin was almost too smooth or something. Then I found out that he was wearing bronzer. Edited December 27, 2020 by Shortskirtslonglashes 1
Ruby_Red Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 Oh yeah there’s that James Charles, who all the teen girls like right now - he’s a male makeup artist, and internet personality, and “beauty YouTuber” ( whatever that means.....) & he’s famous on tiktok - but his standards don’t apply to the average male dater I suppose (also I think he’s gay, so that’s a completely different target group) 1
Miss Spider Posted December 27, 2020 Posted December 27, 2020 Yea he’s gay... good point, a lot of teen girls on the internet like Jeffree star/JC types but that is def a subculture and NOT who I suggest the avg guy emulate to garner interest from the opposite sex xD 1
Author ironpony Posted December 29, 2020 Author Posted December 29, 2020 On 12/27/2020 at 12:52 PM, Ruby_Red said: Yes, it will be noticeable and unattractive. Your date would be confused, not sure if she should laugh or cry. You’d make the date super awkward. She’d ask herself whether it’s an artsy thing, or a vanity thing, or a gay thing (WE know it’s a vanity thing bc you told us, but she won’t)......so yeah - don’t wear concealer - it’ll show!!!!! And even if you get the chance to explain it (I have eye bags blah blah), it would sound weird to her. Go for the rugged look, as suggested by @Shortskirtslonglashes Oh okay. I've worn concealer put on by make up artists in acting roles, and I thought if people don't notice on camera on guys, will they notice it in real life obviously?
Ruby_Red Posted December 29, 2020 Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, ironpony said: Oh okay. I've worn concealer put on by make up artists in acting roles, and I thought if people don't notice on camera on guys, will they notice it in real life obviously? Yes - the camera and the bright lights will “swallow” all the extra “face paint”, so to speak. That’s why movie and tv makeup is so “strong” (a lot of color). That won’t fly in real life.
Author ironpony Posted December 29, 2020 Author Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) Oh okay. The shoots I've been on, the lights weren't that bright, so I didn't think it was the light that was hiding it. Edited December 29, 2020 by ironpony
Alpacalia Posted December 29, 2020 Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) Baggy eyes is a very common complaint for men and women. I certainly don't welcome mine with open arms. Caffeine eye cream helps but you have to use it every day. Edited December 29, 2020 by Alpaca
Bye Posted December 29, 2020 Posted December 29, 2020 On 12/26/2020 at 5:28 PM, ironpony said: Oh well I would just be using the makeup to cover up the eye bags and make myself look better. Nothing to do with homosexuality or being artsy or anything else. If a guy I was dating wore concealer to de-emphasize a few pimples, dark circles under their eyes or any other skin condition that they're obviously trying to hide, it wouldn't faze me. In fact, it would impress me that this guy felt secure enough in himself and in his masculinity to use something traditionally created for women to literally put his best face forward. That being said, if I was dating a guy and saw that he was wearing foundation, eye shadow, eye liner or lipstick, that would definitely make me wonder which side of the fence he was on. There's nothing wrong with a guy being gay or him wanting to wear make-up. However, for me personally, there'd be no second date if the above scenario existed because I'm 100% hetero and prefer to date a guy who is masculine physically and outwardly.
dramafreezone Posted December 29, 2020 Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) On 12/26/2020 at 10:11 AM, ironpony said: I have eye bags because of insomnia and they have gotten worse over the last few years. They look pretty droopy as well. So I tried learning to use make up and concealer to cover it up. But I wonder, if women notice that the guy is wearing make up do they see it as an insecurity perhaps? Everyone has insecurities. If wearing makeup helps you feel better about yours I say go for it. If accepting the eye bags and not wearing makeup makes you feel better go for it. There's not a single right answer. Some women would say its a turn off, others won't care. It's all about what makes you feel most confident, but don't make your decision based on what women will think about it. Your confidence outweighs everything. If you're dating a woman that really likes you she'll be far more worried about her own insecurities. Just do whatever makes you feel the best. Edited December 29, 2020 by dramafreezone
spiderowl Posted December 29, 2020 Posted December 29, 2020 I can't see a problem with wearing a bit of concealer if it makes you feel better. It may be that you are overly worried about how you look and that women would not notice eye bags at all. Sometimes, they can look dark and attractive.
Miss Spider Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, ironpony said: Oh okay. The shoots I've been on, the lights weren't that bright, so I didn't think it was the light that was hiding it. It’s not necessarily just the lights. Film is forgiving with that stuff. You can’t really see the make up as well as you could IRL. It is especially apparent when juxtaposed with HD ( at least the kind without any kind of filtering or softening affects). The HD that makes things more crisp and real you can see every line and all of speckle of make up on their face. First time I saw it I was like yikes. And yes you can more or less tell when someone has make up on. It is pigment that is rubbed on your face. But it’s not natural. This is especially apparent with men(who do not typically wear complexion make up in our culture), because we are used to seeing them au naturale Edited December 30, 2020 by Shortskirtslonglashes
Pumaza Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 There are other options.Makeup doesnt sound as best one. Do a bit of research.And seek help for your ilness.All the best
ExpatInItaly Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 The thing is, OP, that you're probably not that experienced at applying makeup on yourself. We ladies generally have much more experience there, and (usually) have learned to conceal things in such a way that it's not very detectable by others. My assumption is that you don't have the same skill set, making it obvious to the date you're trying to impress that you're wearing concealer. And it will probably turn many off, if I'm being honest. Keep in mind that we tend to over-magnify our own perceived "flaws," and they're not usually as remarkable to others as we think they are. If you find that your under-eye bags are bothering you a lot, you might want to speak to your doctor about the cause - it sometimes can be attributed to poor sleep/hydration/circulation, or a nutritional deficiency somewhere. And sometimes it's just plain genetics. You could look into a treatment that would have longer-lasting effects, making concealer unnecessary.
ThereSheGoes Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 As a teen, I was into the Pete Wentz's of the world. As a grown woman....not so much. BUT. If I knew a guy used some concealer or foundation to even out his complexion, I wouldn't find it too weird. Maybe it's because of the generation I grew up in, or because I'm pretty carefree, but I would just see it like how I wear makeup. He wants to look like a better version of himself. Now, not every woman is going to be like me, as you can tell. I guess you just have to figure out which ones are the accepting ones and which ones aren't. 1
Author ironpony Posted January 3, 2021 Author Posted January 3, 2021 On 12/30/2020 at 1:35 AM, ExpatInItaly said: The thing is, OP, that you're probably not that experienced at applying makeup on yourself. We ladies generally have much more experience there, and (usually) have learned to conceal things in such a way that it's not very detectable by others. My assumption is that you don't have the same skill set, making it obvious to the date you're trying to impress that you're wearing concealer. And it will probably turn many off, if I'm being honest. Keep in mind that we tend to over-magnify our own perceived "flaws," and they're not usually as remarkable to others as we think they are. If you find that your under-eye bags are bothering you a lot, you might want to speak to your doctor about the cause - it sometimes can be attributed to poor sleep/hydration/circulation, or a nutritional deficiency somewhere. And sometimes it's just plain genetics. You could look into a treatment that would have longer-lasting effects, making concealer unnecessary. Yes for sure, I would have to pratice a lot for sure, but is it worth it to make bad eye bags look a lot better
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