“With makeup, I get more male attention—men are nicer, hold doors, buy drinks, and start conversations.

I also get compliments on my makeup, especially at the mall, where women often ask about my eyebrows.

At work, I skip makeup as a retail manager, and customers don’t take me as seriously, assuming I’m younger.

Without it, men are less chivalrous, but women find me more approachable and friendly.”

“I attract more guys when I wear makeup, which is honestly pretty pathetic.

On platforms like Omegle, even men up to 80 hit on me—despite the fact that I’m only 14.

Without makeup, my self-esteem drops a bit, but I also get fewer comments about being ‘hot.’”

“My natural face is fine, but makeup enhances it dramatically.

Wearing it boosts my confidence, which I believe plays a big role in the attention I get—confidence attracts.

With minimal makeup, I’m respected and seen as wholesome.

But with a full face, people notice me more and are noticeably friendlier and more accommodating.”

“When I wear makeup, hardly anyone approaches me. If I’m with friends, they’re the only ones I interact with.

When people do talk to me, they often say I seemed intimidating or looked like I’d be mean.

Maybe makeup draws attention, or maybe it’s just people’s attitudes toward it.

I’m the same person either way—do I really look that different? You be the judge.”

“People treat me the same either way. In fact, even without makeup, some still assume I’m wearing it and comment on it. I constantly have to clarify whether I have makeup on or not.”

“When I wear makeup, people compliment me more genuinely, but I also get stared at, which can be unsettling.

People are generally nicer, but most guys seem more intimidated and don’t approach me as much.”

“Over time, I’ve learned three things: I’m too lazy for a full face daily, I hate isolation, and you can’t change how people see you—changing your own self-perception is even harder.

So, I stopped caring. I let go of the need to be liked and distanced myself from friends who fed my insecurities.

I wear makeup to enhance my features because it works for me—simple as that.”

“I’m generally friendly, making eye contact and smiling, but there’s a clear difference when I wear makeup—which is often.

I get much more attention, though it may also be how I dress and carry myself.

When I’m dolled up, I walk taller and move with more grace—unlike when I’m in yoga pants.”

“When I’m bare-faced, I’m treated like anyone else—rarely complimented or hit on. But when I’m dolled up, it’s a night-and-day difference.

Friends have called me ‘intimidating’ or ‘mean,’ and some assumed I was stuck up before knowing me.

For the past three months, I’ve only worn makeup once, and it’s been amazing. Makeup makes me stand out, but sometimes it’s nice to blend in and focus on what’s inside.”

“I don’t get treated differently with or without makeup. I naturally draw attention because confidence speaks volumes—people are drawn to it, especially since many lack it.

I always believe in loving yourself and walking into a room with your head high. Personally, I prefer and love natural beauty.”

“I’ve been told many times that I look younger without makeup. When my mom was in the hospital, I went without it, and every nurse assumed I was in high school—even though I was 34.

You’d think that would make me avoid makeup, but nope—I love wearing it. It makes me feel like an adult, especially considering how people react when I don’t wear it.”

“I rarely wore makeup until my thirties. As I got older and advanced in my career, younger colleagues shared their makeup tips with me.

One Saturday, I bought a dark brown and a bright pink lipstick. It turned heads for a day or two, then life went back to normal.

I’m not great at applying makeup, but I love the color and have fun with it!”

“I notice a slight difference in how the interested gender approaches me, and women often compliment my makeup, sometimes even asking about the brands I use.

When I put effort into my look, I get more compliments, but when I don’t wear makeup, I’m still treated just fine.”

“I get treated completely differently when I wear makeup, and it frustrates me. It’s not that I dislike dressing up—I just resent the change in treatment.

Without makeup, I’m invisible, and I prefer my small world that way. Sudden, looks-based attention feels uncomfortable, even if it’s just human nature.”

“Without makeup, I feel like I look like an egg and would probably be treated like a child.

When I do wear makeup, I go full glam because it boosts my confidence. I don’t think people treat me differently because of the makeup itself, but rather because of how I carry myself when I feel good in my own skin.”

“I notice a big difference in how I’m treated with and without makeup.

With a full face, women gravitate toward me and trust my opinions, while men stare—sometimes uncomfortably. Without makeup, I get fewer stares, which I prefer as an introvert.

Conversations feel more genuine, and I feel truly heard.”

“I rarely wear makeup, and in my daily life, people don’t treat me differently. When I do, it’s usually for occasions where my appearance is meant to stand out.

My husband and kids think I look funny with makeup, while my friends say I look nice.”

“In customer service, people seem more attentive and friendly when I wear makeup. Ultimately, I think it’s about confidence—when you feel good, it shows, and people respond accordingly.”

“When I wear full makeup, people are noticeably nicer—men approach me more, even when I’m with my husband, and women compliment me frequently.

The attention and friendliness are undeniable.

However, when I wear minimal makeup, I feel like just another person, with far fewer interactions or looks.”

“When I wear makeup, people often comment that it doesn’t suit me or that I look better without it.

I’ve even heard things like, ‘You look like a ghost’ or ‘You have too much on.’

It makes me feel a bit awkward. But when I don’t wear makeup, no one says anything—and that makes me happy!”

“I don’t notice a huge difference, but when I wear makeup, people always assume I’m older than I actually am.

Without it, I usually get attention from guys my age or younger, but with makeup, I’ve been mistaken for 18—even 22!

That also means I get hit on by much older men sometimes, which feels a bit weird.

Other than that, the biggest reaction I get is surprise when I tell people my real age.”

“When I wear makeup, people seem to notice my acne more, which is strange—like it makes them focus on it.

One time, I had makeup and nice lipstick on, and a tall man came up to me, told me I stood out in the crowd, and even invited me to a yacht party.

Without makeup, I feel like I’m just another regular, overlooked person.

With makeup, I might get more physical positive feedback—like being approached more—but sometimes, the mental feedback isn’t as great.”

“I love makeup—it’s fun to play with. At 45, I feel like I look better with it.

I used to think I looked drastically different without makeup, but looking at photos, I really don’t see much of a change.

I think it’s more of a confidence booster than anything.”

“When I’m very put together, to the point where people don’t see me as a 16-year-old girl, guys come up and ask for my number.

I can even buy alcohol at a store or bar without being asked for ID.

But when I’m not wearing makeup… nobody notices me.”

“I don’t wear makeup very often. As much as I love it, it’s time-consuming, and I’d rather get every extra minute of sleep I can.

When I do wear makeup, I don’t go for a natural look. I see it as an artistic medium rather than just a way to be prettier. I like bold colors and lines, making it obvious that I’m wearing makeup because I enjoy the creativity of it.”

“With makeup, I feel more confident, especially after being bullied at school for my looks.

Many guys didn’t respect me and said I was too ugly to find love. But I’ve learned to love myself more because we are all unique, and no one can tell us how we should look.

I’m 20 years old and have never had a boyfriend, which can feel sad sometimes. But life is about more than just one or two romances—love yourself and remember that you are special.”

“I don’t really know how to do makeup, and I prefer to invest in healthy food and beauty products that protect and enhance my natural beauty rather than rely on makeup. I don’t notice much of a difference in how people treat me whether I wear it or not.

To be honest, it doesn’t matter what I wear—makeup or clothing-wise—I still experience harassment. It feels like people believe a woman’s appearance is up for public judgment no matter what. You can’t win either way.

That said, there are some ‘benefits’ to wearing makeup and dressing up. People tend to be friendlier and more willing to help, especially men. It’s easier to ask for directions or assistance in stores. Clerks are more helpful, men hold doors open, step aside to let me pass, and even offer to help me carry things.”

“I get treated pretty much the same whether I wear makeup or not. The only real difference is that without makeup, people assume I’m younger than I actually am.

I’m 29, but when I wear makeup, people guess my age to be around 23-25. Without it, they assume I’m between 16 and 18. I personally don’t see the difference—I feel 29, and soon enough, I’ll be 30.”

“I’m naturally blonde with blonde eyebrows and eyelashes, so the most common reaction I get is, ‘Woah, where’d your eyelashes go?’

And if I put on eyeshadow or lipstick, it’s usually, ‘What’s the special occasion?'”

“Since I look almost identical with or without makeup, I’m treated the same way.

I’d love to learn more about it, but I’m still one of the unfortunate ones who have no clue how to use different kinds of makeup.”

“I actually get more attention from both men and women without makeup.

Women often ask if I’m wearing foundation and are genuinely shocked when I tell them I have nothing on my skin.

I don’t think I look too different with makeup.”

“With makeup on, people are nicer.

Without makeup, people assume I’m not attractive.”

“Makeup makes a huge difference in my appearance—sometimes even making me look meaner than I really am, lol.

People do treat me differently.”

“I’ll be honest—when I wear makeup, my parents tell me to tone it down because I’m a huge makeup freak.

But when I don’t, my friends ask if I’m sick or high. It’s always one extreme or the other, never in between.

At the end of the day, what matters is feeling comfortable. If wearing makeup every day makes you happy—do it.”

“I don’t really wear makeup—no foundation, no sunscreen, nothing on my eyes—but I do wear lipstick every day.

For me, just adding lipstick makes a huge difference.”

“I love makeup.

Without it, people sometimes don’t recognize me. I’ve been refused service for alcohol—even with I.D.—because they assume it’s not mine. Coworkers have told me to go home and get some sleep, and others have said I need to put on makeup.

It’s sad, really. I wear makeup for me because I like how it makes me feel, not for anyone else.

Whether I wear makeup or go bare-faced is my choice—no one else’s.”

“I love wearing makeup and feel much more confident with it. I definitely get more attention from men when I have makeup on compared to when I don’t.

I love myself both ways, but I do notice that people treat me better with makeup—more compliments, more conversations. Still, at the end of the day, I’m happy with who I am, with or without it. It’s what’s on the inside that truly matters!”

“I personally don’t like wearing makeup since I’m not great at applying it, and my skin doesn’t need foundation (I’ve never even bought it!).

I don’t notice people treating me differently based on whether I wear makeup or not—they seem to focus more on what I’m wearing.

Makeup doesn’t really do much for me, and I love my natural look, imperfections and all.”

“When I wear makeup, men approach me constantly, but women can be snarky or even dismissive as friends.

Without makeup, I blend into society and receive less negative attention. Women are friendlier and more open to friendship, while men see me as a friend rather than an object of desire.”

“Without makeup, my face is almost unrecognizable. Compared to when I wear makeup, some guys become bubbly and extra friendly, but without it, I feel completely invisible.

If I had a choice based on comfort, I’d prefer my bare face—but unfortunately, that doesn’t seem like the wise option.”

“I know I get treated differently when I wear makeup. People can be judgmental, assuming I’m stuck up or mean.

When I’m all dolled up, some are rude and nosy, asking about my job or if I’ve had cosmetic work done.

I won’t lie—I feel more confident with makeup on. But I love makeup, and I’m also learning to love my face without it.”

“I need a makeup tutorial because I’m not good at it.

People treat me the same way, whether I wear makeup or not.”

“When I wear a lot of makeup, my family gives me dirty looks.

When I go out without makeup, people ask if I’m okay or if I’m sick. Guys don’t approach me, and my family says I need to try harder, as if I’m not taking care of myself.

Without makeup, I look so different that people question my health. Wearing a moderate amount feels like the safest choice, but I only do it to appease those around me.”

“When I’m not wearing makeup, I go unnoticed and blend in. Even when I do wear it, the main compliments come from other girls who love makeup.

The biggest difference is on social media—pictures with makeup get way more attention than those without.”

“With makeup, the outside world sees me as pretty. Without it, I feel like a comfortable nobody—anonymous—and I like that!

Makeup is remarkable because it gives me a choice.”

“I get treated a lot better with makeup, and I feel better with it too.

Luckily, my fiancée prefers me without it…

People in general are friendlier, more likely to smile or speak when I’m made up.”

“I often hear that I look younger without makeup.

When I wear a full face, I’m treated more like an adult.

Barefaced, I’m not treated badly—just taken less seriously.”

“When I wear makeup, I receive many compliments and feel great about myself.

Without makeup, my friends take a moment to recognize me, and no compliments come my way—I’m seen as ‘average.’

Every second spent doubting your worth or criticizing yourself is a moment of life wasted.”

“I am definitely treated differently with and without makeup.

With makeup, I probably behave more assertively—maybe even come off as bitchy—because I like getting things done quickly, and being more attractive seems to help with that. However, I also experience more harassment when wearing makeup.

Without makeup, I feel more at ease, friendlier, and less suspicious of men around me. Since I look very average barefaced, I enjoy skipping makeup on days when I want to stay introverted.”