First rude comment about my love of makeup :(

[HappyHannah]

So I've heard stories on here where people have had people say rude things to them about not needing makeup to cover up their flaws and Sunday evening some one said something that just made my heart drop.

I was at movie night w/ my youth group and I had brought my eyeshadow pallete and a few brushes to do my friends' makeup. I was about to do my friend Sephanie's makeup when this girl comes up and told me that she didnt think Stephanie needed makeup becouse she is beatiful enough on her own and that people only wear makeup to cover up their uglyness. Then she raises her voice and said, "What are YOU trying to cover up on your self Hannah?" Grrrrrr!

[Dreamergirl3]

Wow! I cant believe she said that! Seems to me that if she has the nerve to say that to you, she shouldn't be in a youth group. We all know that makeup is just an accessory, not a necessity. It accentuates the beauty that we all have, and doesn't cover it up. Cheer up, because we all know that what she said to you was not true.

[user2]

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Originally Posted by HappyHannah

I was about to do my friend Sephanie's makeup when this girl comes up and told me that she didnt think Stephanie needed makeup becouse she is beatiful enough on her own and that people only wear makeup to cover up their uglyness. Then she raises her voice and said, "What are YOU trying to cover up on your self Hannah?" Grrrrrr!

Umm well if she thinks so, everyone in showbiz has to be ugly because THEY'RE WEARING MAKEUP!

Argh I can't stand people like that! I mean it's OK to show that you have something that called opinion but you don't have to show it like that!

Back to MAC

[moonrevel]

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Originally Posted by Dreamergirl3

We all know that makeup if just an accessory, not a necessity. It accentuates the beauty that we all have, and doesn't cover it up.

This is exactly how I feel about makeup! I always say to my friends that it's like fixing your hair...sure, you don't have to, but you like to! It's not like you're doing it to cover up how ugly your hair is (hehe, unless you're like me and too lazy to straighten it), you just do it because you want to.

I'm sorry you had to experience people's ignorance like that...I've had a number of people make similar comments to me, and it's always so strange and I'm never really sure how to react! I've mentioned this before, but one of my classmates said something like that about me on her blog (didn't have the guts to say it to my face, I guess), and I was just flabbergasted! Luckily, on specktra, we all understand and support each others makeup addiction, so you can always come here to not be judged by meanies!

[deathcabber]

Wow, what a friendly gal. Shes obviously insecure and in need of attention. Loser!

[user4]

wow... that's nasty!!!

[lah_knee]

like moonrevel said, it's just as "silly" as say, getting your hair done... picking out certain clothes and outfits for certain occasions etc... PEOPLE CARE ABOUT HOW THEY LOOK! i dont care who you are!

makeup is also an artistic hobby. some people find gratification out of making faces. either on themselves or other people. no one NEEDS makeup. so when people say "oh so and so doesnt need makeup" it is true. but hell no one needs it anyway. its just a preference.

i dunno but when people make comments to me like that i always come correct with a smart ass comment back... not one that neccessarily puts the person down, but one to put her in her place and make her shut up.

[user3]

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Originally Posted by Dreamergirl3

Wow! I cant believe she said that! Seems to me that if she has the nerve to say that to you, she shouldn't be in a youth group. We all know that makeup if just an accessory, not a necessity. It accentuates the beauty that we all have, and doesn't cover it up. Cheer up, because we all know that what she said to you was not true.

ITA!!!!!!!!!!! Well put Dreamergirl3!

As for that gal, I would have told her to mind her own business! Of course when I was younger and if I was in a bad mood I would have probably said more things and picked on her looks until she left crying but now I would have simply told her to keep her opinions to herself and for that matter get a bit more "education" on makeup because it wouldn't her to wear any.

People like that tick me off! She has some nerve!

Just ignore her! What a witch!

[HappyHannah]

Thank you everybody for your replys. I just couldnt believe that someone would say that. I was speachless. I mean, I have never done anything to her, and like one of you lady's said, what is she doing in a youth group with that kind of attitude.

Now I'm just worried about next sunday. What do I say if she makes another rude remark about my makeup? I dont want to say anything too mean becouse thats realy not my character but I dont want to just sit there and take it like last time. (as you can tell I'm not that good with confrontation lol)

[breathless]

oh whatever. makeup is to emphasize your features. thats it =] its not to cover up any uglyness. whatever.

[lah_knee]

if she tells you something like "oh makeup is just for people who want to cover something up..." just say "ya thats what insecure people like to think "

[joytheobscure]

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Originally Posted by HappyHannah

So I've heard stories on here where people have had people say rude things to them about not needing makeup to cover up their flaws and Sunday evening some one said something that just made my heart drop.

I was at movie night w/ my youth group and I had brought my eyeshadow pallete and a few brushes to do my friends' makeup. I was about to do my friend Sephanie's makeup when this girl comes up and told me that she didnt think Stephanie needed makeup becouse she is beatiful enough on her own and that people only wear makeup to cover up their uglyness. Then she raises her voice and said, "What are YOU trying to cover up on your self Hannah?" Grrrrrr!

awwww....I've heard that before,:::my sister said that same comment, last week!:::: I think its silly to say that- I think if you do want a nice polished look you must have the total package and if you are in designer clothes- fancy hair, accessories and NO makeup you don't have the whole look. I wouldn't take it to heart, its just a bitchy comment -- remember women are bitchy..... I would have said I'm not covering up "I'm emphasizing my best features"

[MACgirl]

I take offense to things liek this, becuase as a makeup artist i feel as though makeup is an accesory as stated above, its not only for getting pretty reasons but i t covers that black eye yo uhave or that big pimple you hate or exentuates your big blue eyes or nice shapley lips. Makeup rescued me, i went thru depression of all sorts and everytime i could turn to makeup i knew it was going to be ok, it was something that i was good at, it was soemthing i knew. For anyone who says makeup is for ugly people....they are the ones who are ugly on the inside.

[mspixieears]

You could try pointing out that makeup is artistic self-expression, and not necessarily about covering up flaws. But yeah, what a camel. Don't take her comments to heart. Sounds like she doesn't have much imagination.

[Alexa]

pretty much all my "friends" have said that to me at least once.

needless to say..i dont have many friends anymore

[lovejam]

Wow. She sounds judgmental and self-righteous. If she approaches you again, just ignore her. People like that aren't worth the attention they're trying to get, and she'll just look stupider trying to insult someone who isn't going to respond.

[ashley_v85]

Well the girl that said that is just a dumb bitch. Ignore her.

[Femme Noir]

makeup enhances our positive features and beauty. It doesn't cover up ugliness

[Hawkeye]

And that is when you say, " Honey there aint enough makeup in the world to hide your flaws....oh and that zit, yeah you may need to do something about that-youre SO is starting to get grossed out..."

[alurabella]

Ugly people are still ugly with makeup on, most of the time... she's just jealous, hon.

[JGunnar]

Wow this is an old thread. But, anyway a month or so ago my ex and I were fighting and he says "you know thats why you spend so much money on fuckin makeup because you want to try desperately to cover your ugly face so you can go be a whore but it doesnt work. stop trying to be something youre not" It didn't bother me though but it was out of line. He knows that I buy makeup to practice more than I actually wear it (I'm a minimalist)

[asteffey]

she's a hater! f that ho, yo.

[Urbana]

people like that dont deserve you even think about it or worry! what a stupid comment! we all know makeup is not for that, and we are the profesional ones, so if she doesnt know what she's talking about she better shut up!!!!

things like that makes me mad! :P

[Urbana]

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Originally Posted by JGunnar

Wow this is an old thread. But, anyway a month or so ago my ex and I were fighting and he says "you know thats why you spend so much money on fuckin makeup because you want to try desperately to cover your ugly face so you can go be a whore but it doesnt work. stop trying to be something youre not" It didn't bother me though but it was out of line. He knows that I buy makeup to practice more than I actually wear it (I'm a minimalist)

OMG! i have no words, whats that? what did you say to that?

[Hawkeye]

She should've said at least I can cover it up-you cant cover up the fact you got a small d*ck