Motherhood and Makeup: What's Your Take

I feel like If I don't wear make up, I look tired and then I feel like I'm just not as confidant in my day!! There are days I love to be all natural but as a mom I feel like if you put time into yourself you feel better about every thing you do!

I wear makeup everyday, even when I am not going anywhere. It makes me feel better.

I am in a 18 year slump that I can't seem to get myself out of. Over weight ( extremely ) and just a big old slumpa-dinka. I am going to try this. I use to wear makeup all the time and I loved it. After the birth of my son I stopped. I went through a separation with my ex at a time when I really needed support and well it was just crazy. Now I'm ready to start a new and this is where I'm starting.

I don't normally wear makeup. I wore a lot in high school, then I joined the US Army and went through Basic Training, where for almost 2 months I was not allowed to wear makeup. I got in the habit of not wearing it, then I got back into the habit of wearing it, then I got pregnant with my daughter a few years later and was in nursing school at the same time. I got to the point where I just didn't have time nor did I feel like putting it on. I've always been told that I am a "naturally pretty" woman who doesn't need it. I feel good enough about myself that I can go out in public and not have to cover my face up. When I do feel like wearing it, my daughter who is almost 8 yrs. old asks me "Where are you going, Mommy?" lol. Then she tells me, "Oh you look pretty, Mommy. Can I wear some?" lol.

I definitely agree! As a mom of four, often working from home, it's soooo easy to not "bother" with the makeup, but man, the difference in the way I feel, just putting on a little bit... it's a huge confidence booster, reminding me that I can still be, "an attractive woman", even though my most important job will always be Mom!

I try to put make up as many days as I can. I have 2 babies under 2 and a teenage girl. SOOOO much fun...so it does get hard to even do anything!! I agree with EmilysMomBecky, it just doesn't look right.....I guess i'm not use to it anymore. I use to also always wear make up and now those days are gone.

I am a stay at home mom to 5 kids. It has been so long since I have really tried to wear makeup that when I do put some on I feel that it doesn't look or feel right. I remember I used to love to wear makeup but now it seems I just have time to get every one on the bus that go to school and keep up with my little ones at home.

I love to wear makeup. I feel so much better when I take the time to put my makeup on. There are times on the week end or the summer when I am tanned that I don't, but usually I have my makeup on. I am proud of my family we work hard and play hard together so looking your best is a good thing.

I think wearing makeup has become a societal expectation. We don't look like what we really look like any more. Break free! I do all weekend every weekend. While I may not be comfortable during the week at work, I take every opportunity to let my skin breathe and save time from making up my face. I shop, I go to lunch, I even go out to eat in the evenings. It's liberating, and luckily, my husband tells me I'm beautiful and he prefers me this way!

A Mother to be is beautiful with or without makeup. We have a glow that comes naturally. As for wearing makeup when expecting, why not. It just enhances our beauty.

I have phases in my life where I wear makeup and where I don't... or where I just do a little or whathaveyou. I've definitely found that in general, when I take the effort to take care of myself -- including putting on makeup -- I'm happier and more productive. And that counts for a lot when you're a busy mom. But ummm yeah there are definitely days that I don't manage to get any makeup on. And those are the days my energy just isn't there. Then again -- how much of it is chicken and egg, I wonder

I agree with you about putting makeup on every morning can make a difference in the way you feel. I began being a stay-at-home mom in 2006 and started out not caring if I put on makeup and noticed a difference about how I felt in the early morning. I was sluggish and it seemed like my dark circles took over. I ahve been looking for a great concealer to cover them up and will try the one you suggested.

I feel better when I put on make up even if its just a little mascara, blush and lip gloss I believe when you look better you feel better, Im a mom of two boys and when I get my makeup they tell me momma you look beautiful and I love it

Im a working mother of twins and I have to say they changed my life, I dont worry much about my self. Normally I put my hair in a bun and wear little mascara. My husband hates it and he will say, Man what happend to the sexy Veronica I met years ago, and normally I respond , im a mom now and my kids come first. When we have our night out yes I dress up and he loves it.

I totally agree, Nataly. I wear makeup every day. I do it for me. I also feel better if I believe I look better. Also, it's rather nice every morning to hear my daughters tell me that I look beautiful. And my husband really takes notice. I never wear the same "look" twice for my makeup. I experiment with color daily. I used to almost never wear makeup, even before I became a mother. I just didn't want to put in the time or effort. I found some great tutorials on makeup application on Youtube about 2 months ago, and ever since I've been a daily wearer. Honestly, I didn't know how to do my makeup prior to finding those tutorials.