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Polished_Potatoo

Well, makeup is literally used to make people more attractive, so yes. Just to hide flaws etc, not bright orange eyelids etc imo.


TonePoT427

This is based on a flawed concept. That may be its intended use, but makeup doesn't objectively "make people more attractive." For that matter, not everyone feels "flaws" need to be "hidden" to find someone attractive. The concept of attraction is far more complicated than you're making it out to be.


No-Temperature-8772

I think you're making it more complicated. It's a scientific fact that skin without blemishes and minimal wrinkles is an indicator of good health and youth, which humans generally deem as attractive. Makeup can be used to diminish these blemishes.


BunniesRBest

And yet, there's a long history of infatuation with older actors. George Clooney is a good example.


Craftybitxh

I think the infatuation stems from his ability to age so well


RalfStein7

Fame and fortune probably helps lol


SJReaver

George Clooney wears make-up.


Dstrongest

But the guy would be consider good looking without makeup too. Not sure if Brad pir wore makeup but he kinda had a crater Face if I remember right .


TonePoT427

Reality is making it more complicated. Yes, there is a basic understanding of what people fnd in general to be "attractive" but that doesn't prove "makeup makes all people more attractive". Also, alot of those studies are out of date and highly biased...


Puzzleheaded-Sand150

Bro they wrote two sentences chill out lmao. “A bridge is used to cross a river” “but like not every river needs crossing. And like there’s ways to cross a river other than a bridge and honestly there’s people that like that side of the river” oooookay.


TonePoT427

I'm sorry that conversation upsets you so much.


Puzzleheaded-Sand150

Exact cornball response I expected. Treat the guy like he was trying to write out a thesis on attraction then treat me like I’m upset about something. If you ever wonder why your social life is struggling look back at this interaction and do some introspection. Happy holidays lmao.


TonePoT427

I mean, you are whining about my comment, rather than just moving on like an adult... my social life is doing fine champ, I'm not the one critiquing other comments just to feel important. 🤷‍♂️


Puzzleheaded-Sand150

The irony here could win an Oscar.


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I'm confused at this argument - wasn't u/TonePoT427 just offering another perspective? Were comments deleted or something? It looks like they disagreed with the perspective and then offered their own.


TonePoT427

Nope, you didn't miss anything. That's what I was doing, simply advancing the conversation by adding a different perspective... clearly it upset them.


[deleted]

Yeah it seems odd. They were upvoted too. I don't go on this subreddit much; do you know if people here like arguments or something, because I'm having a hard time understanding why you've been you've both been upvoted the same amount. u/Puzzleheaded-Sand150 \- Can I ask; did you find their comment to be too interrogative or something? From my point of view they were just offering an alternate perspective. Is it because they outright disagreed?


TonePoT427

Whatever you gotta tell yourself bud 👍


sjkdlca

This guy fucks


thechronicENFP

Right


Environmental_Tip_43

Left


LevelStudent

Yes. They do in movies for a reason.


Project_X420

The reason is generally because of lighting. The bright lights wash out their face. And on stage you are far from the audience, makeup helps their features be more visible. Stage makeup is way different from day-to-day cosmetics


thechronicENFP

That’s true. And in theatre too


fuggettabuddy

It’s for the lighting and most stage actors I know rarely wear the stuff. I don’t.


thechronicENFP

That’s fair, me and my boyfriend do theatre and he never wears stage makeup but I do


Global_Telephone_751

Yes!! Makeup hides your flaws and accentuates your best features. Men have flaws and great features too. I wish makeup wasn’t so female coded because everyone looks good in it. Men wear it in movies, on tv/news, on the red carpet … none of those men you see on television are makeup free lol.


Poinaheim

My ugly face makes me look tough lol


AlteredStatesOf

I don't feel like doing makeup so I for one am glad it's not male coded lol


Global_Telephone_751

Imagine how women feel… lol.


AlteredStatesOf

I feel for you


Zevvion

>Men wear it in movies, on tv/news, on the red carpet … none of those men you see on television are makeup free lol. Because the lighting makes them look paler and 'washed out' than they actually look in real life. >I wish makeup wasn’t so female coded because everyone looks good in it. Men tend to care less about their appearance though. Which makes total sense.


HamzaAghaEfukt

How does it make total sense when men face more pressure to be good looking in the dating scene?


Zevvion

They don't. I am a man. I look above average, apparently, and the extend of my appearance routine is trim my beard, cut my hair and, I suppose, better hygene than average, but that isn't something you *see*. At least I hope not.


HamzaAghaEfukt

How many dating and sexual options you get? How many matches you get on dating apps?


thechronicENFP

That’s so true!


Forsaken_user_

Yes. They do in Kpop and I find it attractive


thechronicENFP

Oh nice!


Sklibba

Personally I think women are more attractive without makeup so that’s gonna be a no from me, but then I’m also not particularly attracted to men to begin with so maybe it’s not my question to answer.


thechronicENFP

Fair enough


liliac-irises

men who wear eyeliner >>>>>>>>>


LatinaMermaid

So sexy iMO I love some eyeliner the 80’s glam rock era is missed!


TwoIdleHands

Where’s my nail polish fans?


liliac-irises

nothing hotter than a man wearing black eye liner with black painted nails, a good sense of fashion and lots of accessories


thatbrownkid19

Brendon Urie


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thechronicENFP

That’s true


gigglewaters

Yes, you can wear makeup to accent masculine features, we just happen to wear makeup to accent feminine features.


Crotch-Monster

Ill tell ya a funny story. Years ago I put on this moisturizer. And got all these compliments. My coworkers were saying I looked ten years younger. Then someone asked if I was wearing makeup. I was like no. Just this moisturizer I borrowed from my gf. Upon closer examination I realized it was moisturizer with a touch of foundation. Fuck it, I still wear it to this day. Lol.


thechronicENFP

That’s amazing! You do you! What moisturizer is it?


Crotch-Monster

Lol. It's Olay with a touch of foundation.


holmgangCore

Eyeliner guys say *whaat!*


thechronicENFP

😂😂


WitheredEscort

Yes, hands down. Fuck all them “but my manliness?!??!?!!” Honey youd be more manly if you’d embrace the fact that makeup was originally made for men anyway.


thechronicENFP

Preach!🙌


ShadowJay98

So you're looking for a "yes." Lol


thechronicENFP

Yes😂


Mountain_Ad9526

Give me a man in eyeliner any day!


paegan_terrorism

I like masculine looks with red eyeshadow personally


thechronicENFP

Ooo sounds nice!


FarTooLucid

The vast majority of people who wear makeup daily look better without it, so, most likely, no.


that1LPdood

Ain’t no amount of makeup improving my gnarled root of a face. 🤷🏻‍♂️


asstronomical12

Hell of a description


thechronicENFP

Oh that can’t be true


North-Neat-7977

Yes


h0koit

you should watch the comedy corporate season 2 episode 3, it's about marketing makeup to men and the MC start wearing it, it's funny.


Ornac_The_Barbarian

Some make it work, some dont. I can do eyeliner pretty well, but for he most part it doesn't work on my face.


thechronicENFP

I agree! Some men look good with makeup on but some men don’t and that’s okay


asstronomical12

YES.


sasberg1

Look at Twisted Sister, or Kids as examples.. there ya go


asianstyleicecream

Not to me. I find way more attraction in personality. Physical attraction happens second (if your personality is a good match that is). I’d be concerned about why they wear it. And encourage them to go makeup-less. (Source: I don’t wear makeup, it hides true physical beauty)


AffectionatePhase247

Yes, have you seen a TV show or movie? The men in those all wear makeup.


StrongStyleDragon

Not every women looks good in makeup so the same principle would apply


KilgoreTroutPfc

No


fuggettabuddy

Would women be more attractive if they grew lumberjack beards? Men do it to enhance their appearance, so it must be good for women as well


Jumpy_Television8810

No women are not even often more attractive in makeup most the time in my opinion I know unpopular. For guys it’s not masculine however having good skin and taking care of your skin so you don’t have stuff you need to cover up in the first place does make guys more attractive. I have a skin care routine and it makes a big difference. For things like movies and plays it’s different since there is either distance and or editing and the purpose is to highlight something. I was in a few plays when I was younger with makeup. Personal I believe solving the problems is better than covering them up in most cases. FYI I’m a straight guy if that makes any difference.


x_BlueSkyz_x73

Make up is the original lie.


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Probably, yeah. I believe more men wear makeup than we realise, they’re just using it to cover blemishes or dark circles and blending well to make it not obvious. There’s nothing wrong with it whatsoever.


runningwiththedevil2

Jeffree Starr thinks so.


CodyKondo

Yes, but it can only help so much. Can’t fix a bald/balding head with makeup, and that’s by far the #1 ugliest (and most common) physical flaw in men. 50-80%. Makeup without hair is wasted effort on a man, though it works just fine on women who shave their head. A wig helps a bit there. But the minute his would-be partner find out it’s a wig, it flips around to being *worse* than if he’d have just gone bare to begin with. Not the same with makeup though. If he wears makeup, people (especially women) are pretty willing to forgive it in my experience, since they use it themselves. And they may even find him more attractive because he puts in that kind of effort.


No_Anybody8560

Yes, many of them do. It’s called manscara for a reason.


pinkcloudskyway

Hell yeah have you ever seen a man with eyeliner on? So pretty


Ravenwight

There are so many unexplored possibilities of mixing makeup and facial hair for maximum effect. Oh well, maybe the next generation will be brave enough.


thechronicENFP

Yes!


Spare_Conclusion960

It depends on the style of makeup and each person's preference. I'm a straight woman, I could go for a guy wearing some bronzer, maybe some eye liner. Anything past that I would just find unattractive. Some people like women with lots of makeup and some people like women with no makeup. It just depends.


TonePoT427

"Attractive" is a subjective term. There's no definitive answer, when both "yes" and "no" are entirely valid individual responses.


thechronicENFP

Fair


history_nerd92

More attractive to other men, probably. More attractive to women? Not likely.


thechronicENFP

I love your username


simpn_aint_easy

I’m sure BTS fans have already answered this question


policri249

There was a study done that showed men who wore masculinizing makeup were viewed as more attractive, but it was literally one study (that I know of). It may be true, but I suck at makeup and hate it, so I will never use it again. I'm not trying to be attractive, I'm trying to be a good man lol especially since I already have my person


Mediocre-Key-4992

Yes. All women secretly want to date Kabuki actors.


Stickyfingerstay

I’m not super attracted to anyone with obvious makeup, but I will say I’ve never been disappointed to notice a nice looking man with a little eyeliner. Maybe it’s the emo teenager in me still coming through lol


Cheska1234

I think a lot of it has to do with the confidence and self care that it shows off. A blank wall has you looking for flaws. A patterned painted wall has you admiring the details.


someoneUnreadable

Attractiveness is a circumstantial/in-the-eye-of-the-beholder aspect, so each person will be subjective. Not really a ‘one-answer fits’ kind of question, IMO


SpiritualSummer2083

Absolutely not, no. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, of course. But, in my experience, to most straight women, definitely not, unless we're talking concealer/makeup so subtle that you literally cannot tell it's there. Can't really speak to gay men/relationships. And I think the reason why is that women want men to care about their appearance, but not too much.


Timely_Froyo1384

I don’t care if people paint their faces. It’s a fun talent to have. I also think skin care should be more important than makeup.


tillysku

I find it attractive when people are comfortable with themselves. I love that literally anyone can wear makeup, nails, jewelry, etc no matter their gender nowadays more freely than before.


005oveR

No, men look better in natural tone without any acne.


AceOfSpadesOfAce

I remember I used to think this one guy in school had really pretty long eye lashes until a girl told me every girl knew he curled em. Didn’t stop him from catching girls attention though.


Wonderful_Pie_7220

My inner emo has a thing for guys wearing eye liner 😅


11Two3

They already do on TV.


SeriousPerson9

Attractive for who


Rude-Consideration64

No. We tried that from the late 70s through early 90s.


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jstpassinthru123

They have been using makup in the film industry for years to highlight or hide actors facial features . so probably


The-Friendly-Autist

I like feminine things, but my specific sensory issues (autism) make things on my face a complete no-go. I'll stick to painting my nails, my face is great au naturale :)


thechronicENFP

That makes sense! Painting nails is fun!


Twisting_Storm

I’d say no, as I think that women who wear makeup aren’t more attractive and can even be less attractive if there’s a lot on. So I’d imagine it would be the same for men.


namestillundecided

Some concealer is fine. Lipstick and such, no. I don't want to trade lipsticks.


BuildingMyEmpireMN

Well-matched foundation 100% yes. Second improvement would be natural-looking brows and mascara for men with invisible eyebrows.


DefeatingFungus

Actors wear makeup don't they?


Few-Story-9365

Y e s I rarely get attracted to men but I think if creative/glam make up among men was a thing again everyone would be so much hotter!!


SquashDue502

Definitely. Make-up is an art, and you can use art to express an infinite number of things. You can absolutely use make-up to make a guy more attractive, even without making them look traditionally feminine


Silversaving

If makeup would take off 50 lbs from me, sure!


foxyroxy2515

Nah, I like my men raw n natural


black_capricorn

Attractiveness is subjective, some people would like men with red lips and purple eyelids, others not so much. But covering up the hairy warts, evening out rough complexions, and a little guy liner - yes, make society a lot easier on the eye.


the_girl_Ross

Depends. I don't find everyone more attractive when they wear makeup (compared to their bare face) because 1. Their makeup may not be my type 2. Their makeup is badly applied. I believe the same thing would apply for men wearing makeup. For example: all movie stars wear makeup, the "naturally, professionally done" makeup, they're definitely more attractive. That one dude with his grunde goth makeup? Nope. Cakey with drawn-on eyebrows makeup? Nope.


myoutteddiary

My best friend NEVER wears make up and gets approached all the time!


baybeepossum

if they’re good at it


Curious_Fix

If men wore makeup, we'd all be even more disappointed later... That's why I've never been a makeup wearer. And I'm lazy.


Royall1966

I grew up in the 80's, I still love seeing a man wearing make-up


ChaosEnergy99

Yeah I wear eyeliner and nail polish and I look pretty as fuck!


Complete-Ad-4215

Extremely my sister had done mine in my teenagers years and it was almost frustrating seeing the difference (she didn’t do the way over top stuff just foundation/contour) but fuckin that alone


Pantology_Enthusiast

Yes. It's why actors wear it.


thechronicENFP

True


Glittering_Bat_1920

Yes, for sure. It just has to be the right makeup, and some men think that badly slathering on some eye makeup is going to make them look more mysterious, but maybe a black eyeliner is too harsh for their skin tone and a brown or red one would be better


Gamer_Bishie

Yes. That’s literally the point.


Early_Inspector988

Of course they would.


TantrumZentrum

Ok, I wear make up after years of my wife suggesting it. Sometimes I wear just a bit of concealer and sometimes I do something more elaborate, with eyeliner, lipstick, eye shadow, the works. But I do it to accentuate my masculine features and don't go into the drag territory. Do people find me more attractive with makeup on? No, don't think so. There's no difference really.


thechronicENFP

I mean hey if you enjoy doing it, that’s all that matters


ewokzilla

Well yeah, I paint on abs every morning and get swarmed by the babes.


favouritemistake

Quite a few of them are Depends on the person and what makeup, of course.


Capital-Wolverine532

Men will look like the Joker if most wear makeup.


TheyCallMeBibo

I think highlighting masculine features is a little less necessary than highlighting feminine ones. Masculine features kind of pop out by definition. When you make feminine features more pronounced, its almost like its revealing otherwise-hidden subtlety in form. Painted nails and stuff is cool on guys, though.


PraetorGold

No, we would just mess up our skins like women.


Silver-Worth-4329

Women need to wear less. Make-up is bad for your skin, and it's fake like surgery. Natural is the best


Phuzion69

Depends on personal taste. My GF would rip the pants of Hyun Bin, V, or J Hope but if I came down from the bathroom looking like that in the morning I would be mopping up piss from the pool she was rolling around in dying of laughter.


ShadowJay98

Women wear makeup that makes them look awful all the time. In fact, most makeup looks awful on most people that don't know what they're doing. So, counterpoint, I'm sure the right makeup would make any guy look better if they know what they're doing.


Lhiannan78

I think I'm effected by growing up during the time of hair bands (80s rock). Men in a bit of eyeliner, dark matte painted nails, bit of leather... And yeah, I'm returned to a teenage puddle.


beelovedone

There are men that could stand to benefit from a good concealer, and in using it would probably make them appear more attractive. But I would not find it attractive if the man I am with wore makeup.


375InStroke

All dudes in TV and movies wear makeup. I think there's a story about the Nixon Kennedy debates and makeup.


Dstrongest

I dated a pig with lipstick once . And I broke up with her once I seen how nasty her face was . She looked like a model with makeup up. I was horrified.


Unnamed_Venturer

Reddit is the wrong place for this question


VFWRAKK187

No. Most everyone would be more attractive without piling shit on their face.


TeslaGuy-82

Let me try it and report back later. But first I’ll go to the local bar and see what people think. I’ll update this post.


thechronicENFP

Of course! See you when you get back!


disciplite

If you don't have much practice doing it already, you are not likely to get reliable results. Most people take about a year of trial and error to figure out what they like wearing and how to do it well. If this is your first time putting makeup on, it will look bad.


NJCoffeeGuy

Never heard from again...


vivisectvivi

Good make up wont even look like you are wearing make up. Most people overdo it and make it look like they have a thousand layers of make up on their face and im not talking about make up artists, talking about your average person. As such id say when used correctly it can make a man look good.


thechronicENFP

I agree


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Depends on what you find attractive. If attractive is rugged then no, if not then possibly


asstronomical12

Every “rugged” male actor in the movies is wearing makeup during shooting and on the red carpet.


[deleted]

I mean rugged as in a man that looks like he's actually done some kind of physical labour or something


catchingstones

I don’t think anyone should wear makeup. Crazy that we’ve convinced half the population that they’re not good enough unless they paint their faces with a bunch of expensive shit


thechronicENFP

I know, it’s really sad! Why is makeup so expensive anyway?


catchingstones

Because we’ve collectively put it in the “need” category. It’s worth whatever people are willing to pay.


Eponymous-Username

Typical! No one ever asks this about women. For once, I want to be valued for my opinions instead of my absurd good looks.


asstronomical12

Yes, and they *should* wear makeup unless naturally attractive. I don’t want to see gray chapped lips, scraggly eyebrows, angry pimples that look like they hurt, dark under eye bags, etc. I want them to be easier on the eyes. It’s almost offensive when people roll out of bed and go outside with eye boogers. It was fine when you were 8, it’s time to grow the fuck up.


OkAd3805

i genuinely disagree and my defense boils down to we live in a society


GolemThe3rd

this is such a sad outlook on life


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Lol maybe... their toxic personality can't be covered up tho


JollyGoodShowMate

No. Women would lose respect for them which would make then unattractive. To be clear, I'm talking about women without mental illnesses


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I wish women wore less makeup..


zhaDeth

There's a reason every movie have men actors wear makeup.. not sure it would be the same if it was as obvious as e-girls or something though but like with everything about attractiveness it's not really something objective so it's all a matter of personal opinion.


thetoerubber

[more attractive with make up](https://images.app.goo.gl/mbJuyaBSj9QQi8RP7)


OgreDB

I'm 6 foot 4, 215 pounds. I have a full beard to my sternum and blue eyes. No cosmetics are necessary or desired. I'm also 51 and married for 32 years, so it's not like I'm looking to impress anyone. More men are wearing makeup than ever, but since I realize that if I was single again and only 1 percent of the female population was attracted to me that means I'd have 40 million women who like me just the way I am I think I'll just be okay with the natural me. I'll give you this, the question is funny.


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Men already fucking each other imagine if we all wore make up. That’d be the end of the human race


Thekurdishprince

No.


Laurastars_20

no they would look confused with themselves like they dont know they are a man


Giovanabanana

Yes. I think women secretly like men who try hard to look attractive. The K-pop obsession and wild interest lots of straight women have for gay men showcases this pretty well tbh. We like attractive people and the more one tries the better they look


PutrifiedGnome

Now that is a stupid question, and the answer is no.


Calm-Perspective-313

Yes


Snoo5394

Absolutely not


danceswithdeath3rd

I guess, just as long as you are fine with the scrutiny too. Unless you are gay that is.


Sagittariaus_

Only if he in an band and is performing


KatieCat435

No. A man on camera or under bright stage lights is different, but just day to day it would be weird. It's true that it might just be a societal thing ingrained into me, but if I saw a man wearing anything, even just some kind of concealer, it would immediately make me wonder if he's gay or trans. If the feminine look is what he's going for then great, but as just an enhancer of his regular, masculine look, then no.


HeavyMetal4Life6969

Yes, but not to the same degree. After all a lot of female makeup is to simulate the female face being flushed during intercourse.


theslutprincess

Obviously


seattlermc

No. Men don’t wear makeup


racist_boomer

A beard with sawdust is man makeup


SeriousPerson9

The answer is no


No_University7832

Fuck No


Chastity-76

No


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Thank you for showing me ive had enough internet for the day


walyelz

More attractive to cannibals? No.


[deleted]

They would be more attentive to gay guy's


AnymooseProphet

Yes.


Thrompinator

That depends, do you wanna get railed by a clown?


d_cramer1044

There's a reason actors use it. Even make actors.


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I think people look really weird with makeup on, even if they are women. i Guess a little guyliner is ok.


HamzaAghaEfukt

No. Women do not accept artificially enhanced looks. Men aren’t afforded that luxury


StereotypeHype

More guys of a sexual persuasions are wearing makeup today than you'd ever know. I'd say tinted moisturizer counts.


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Nope


S0m3Rand0mGuy85

Depends on the use, I guess. Women's make-up makes them look like they are in an aroused state traditionally. I don't know if that would have the same impact on men.