• i_dont_want_to@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 day ago

    I usually think that they prefer the “no makeup” look or prefer women that spend more time grooming themselves. Hello, skincare and eyebrow shaping!

    If the man was asked directly, sure I don’t really mind their preference.

    It usually isn’t prompted, though. It’s usually brought up after they see someone with a lot of makeup on. Those guys are just assholes. Same lines of “I hate it when women dye their hair blue” or “I hate it when women wear…” or “I hate it when women do [something harmless]”

    I am usually barefaced, but I love wearing makeup sometimes. The natural look is nice, but I also love sparkles and color! It is fun.

    A man is free to prefer no makeup. He doesn’t have to wear any if he doesn’t want to.

    • LadyButterfly she/her@piefed.blahaj.zoneOPM
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      This is a brilliant comment! You make a great point about how it’s unsolicited comments from assholes. I’ve heard that loads, but i don’t think I’ve ever heard a woman comment on a random man’s appearance and say “i hate it when men wear/style XXX way”. Men that say it are often objectifying the women round them and expecting her to meet THEIR needs not her own!