Makeup is a personal choice of every woman. That choice is based on many factors and there are different views on it. For many women, makeup is a daily routine. Something that must be done before going out. Some women consider makeup to be an art. A creative activity that aims to beautify the face. In my opinion, anything that results in beauty can be considered art. For some women makeup is a pleasure and enjoyment, but for some it is a mask. A mask that they have to wear, to hide their true appearance.

Pleasure or obligation

If you are a woman and you feel that you have to put on a makeup every morning when you wake up, before you go to work, then makeup is an obligation for you. But if you can't wait to put on makeup as soon as you wake up, then makeup is a pleasure for you.

In my opinion, makeup changes not only appearance, but also consciousness. The pleasure of makeup can be the pleasure of being beautiful in the mirror, but it can also be a pleasure of being treated by others in a different way.

We, human beings, by our nature, are creatures who turn to aesthetically pleasing scenes. That is why we strive to look beautiful. Everyone loves to see a beautiful woman, but the concept of beauty is different for everyone.

Undoubtedly, makeup sometimes helps us to be noticed by others and to leave a good impression. When we show up for a job interview or an important meeting without makeup, in most cases they will look at us differently and maybe our face without make up will cause a lack of self-confidence, that will affect how other will see and treat us. We may not look good enough and our appearance may overcome our competencies. That shouldn't be happening, but unfortunately it is happening.

Is makeup a mask?

I usually don't see makeup as a mask, because I never use too much make up, that would drastically change my look. But sometimes I think that it could be mask in our everyday social life. It could be protective and help us transform into the different roles we play. It could make a woman awake even when she is tired.

Treatment differences

Based on many experiences, it can be concluded that women are better treated in society, when they wear makeup. With makeup, compliments are more often said, kindness is greater, the door is open where it might be closed without makeup. Without makeup, people sometimes don't see women, like they are invisible.

In my personal case, when I am without make up, I am treated like a child. That is good sometimes and it is definitely a compliment when people think you are younger. But with makeup they take me more seriously, especially at work. And when people take you seriously, it's easier for you to finish the job successfully.

Here I am with and without makeup. Like two different me. Makeup works wonders. 😊

@JonicaBradley inspired me to publish these photos of me. These are not my favorite photos, but they are suitable for the topic of the article. 😊

In the end, two questions.

A question for women. Have you ever been treated differently with and without make up?

And a question for men. When it comes to women, do you prefer natural look or makeup?

Thank you very much for reading.

Article and photos are original and mine.

Best regards to all readers and writers.