What Do You Say When Someone Says You Wear To Much Make Up?

Feb 19, 2012

Valyssa B.

hello everyone i started wearing color eyeshadow and people sometimes thimk its too much what do you say to people when they say this to you or if it was ever said to you 

Feb 19, 2012

Rikki P.

"Good thing it's not your face then, huh!"

Or

"Don't be mad 'cos I'm not afraid of being creative and bold.."

Feb 19, 2012

Valyssa B.

hahaha i like both unfornatley im not mean so it kinda sucks for me hahaha 

Feb 19, 2012

Rikki P.

Standing up for yourself isn't mean.
Even just a "well, it's my face and not yours" isn't a mean expression.

Feb 19, 2012

Jessica W.

"worry about your own face" or "don't be jealous"

Feb 19, 2012

April F.

you can tell them that they always have the option of not looking at you. seriously though, if people aren't used to seeing you with brightly colored eyeshadow they are gonna give you the side eye at first. but keep at it and don't let people wear you down. do you boo!!! : )

Feb 19, 2012

Courtney A.

I've never had anyone tell me that actually. People probably think it haha. but usually when I wear bold makeup I get compliments, not insults

Feb 19, 2012

Audrey A.

I just shrug and say, "Sorry you feel that way," and change the subject. It's the response that comes naturally to me because when said with a smile and an even tone, it's non-confrontational and at the same time let's the person know that you don't care what they think. lol

Feb 19, 2012

Valyssa B.

wow i love all your responses thanks :D

Feb 19, 2012

Maura Z.

I would just ignore those kinds of comments, especially if the people saying them dont have a clue how to do their own makeup. If it's something that makes you happy, then go for it! Don't listen to stupid, jealous people. Never listen to haters. Never. I wore a lot of bright colors in the summer to A) practice new looks and working with new colors and B) experiment. My mom said she didnt like some of the colors as much because they didnt flatter my eyes.. but she didnt really say it was too much. I did ignore her comments anyways, because it wasnt her face its mine :)

Feb 19, 2012

Jaclyn S.

i say SUCK IT! hahahahha

Feb 19, 2012

Lili H.

If you think those are mean even though they aren't but I understand where you're coming from ( : You could always say, "That's your opinion." But if someone is saying that's too much makeup and you KNOW it's not then you should be like, "Well it's not your face so you don't have to worry about it (:" Because they're obviously trying to start something or they're jealous.

Feb 19, 2012

Heather C.

I have never had someone say anything negitive about my makeup. But if someone did say something, I would point out the fact that it is a rude and unnecessary thing to say.
But here is, I think, the best response.
"Lucky for me, I wear what I like, not what you like."

Feb 19, 2012

Bianca I.

Say, "You don't wear enough..." :)

Feb 19, 2012

Ashleigh R.

@ Courtney A. - same here. I get a lot of compliments, BUT usually the people who don't like my makeup are too cowardly to say it to me face to face. But when that time comes, I'll say, "Well I'm sorry that you don't look very creative standing next to me." ;D
I think a lot (or some, or most, not so sure hahaha) of us get ridiculed and mistaken for wearing too much makeup, when we are just wearing it for the fun & creativity. (I'm not talking about loads of foundation, raccoon eyes, spider lashes.. ect.)
Lot's pf people think we are hiding & "insecure" If anything, we are showing off and being proud of what we are capable of doing! 

Feb 19, 2012

Caroline G.

Agrees with Bianca. 

Feb 19, 2012

Landrey S.

I would simply respond. I like it. and leave it at that. It shows youre not bothered by what they think or say and you stand your ground and are confident with it. I dont understand what people are thinking theyre going to accomplish by saying something like that. Whatever their reason that gives them nothing to hold on to.

Feb 20, 2012

Charlye A.

I would say, " I do what I want, becase I can. Therefore I will look beautiful."

Feb 20, 2012

Miss Manny S.

Lol I think I'd say "yeah? My favorite color is pink. Look, we're both giving opinions no one asked for :) " Don't worry about sparing someone's feelings when they're so willing to hurt yours. 

Feb 20, 2012

Lisa U.

That is very rude.

As Miss Manny said, I wouldn't worry about hurting someone's feelings when they're willing to hurt yours.

I'd simply say 'I like it' because as long as YOU like it, that is all that matters :)

Feb 20, 2012

Raji k.

If someone said something like that to me, i would just tell them that it was uncalled for, they didnt need to say anything about me wearing ''too much makeup''. Expressing yourself or showing your creative side is not a bad thing! so just ignore them :)

Feb 20, 2012

Aliyah M.

too much makeup = theyre jealous cuz they cant be as boss as us

Feb 20, 2012

Maggie M.

Sometimes i take their advice into concideration...like on days where im not sure i did my best or when i am being extremely bold. i usually accept peoples opinions silently. but when i do speak up i usually say something along the lines of "I'm sorry you feel that way, but this is how i choose to express myself, and i really like how i look today."

Feb 20, 2012

Branka P.

I have to admit I get a bit annoyed by such comments and usually just respond by saying that I like it and too bad if they don't. 

Feb 22, 2012

Christina L.

It's been a while since I heard that one! Now-a-days the only person who says that is my husband! I got that a lot in high school though. Most girls in my high school showed up in pajama pants and UGGs. I always dressed a little nicer than that and did my makeup. I never even wore a lot, it was just a lot to them because they barely did. When I received those comments I pretty much just brushed it off and told them to mind their business. I never understand the point of making such comment. It doesn't change what I do or who I am :)