Make up and Advertising

No matter what magazine publication you look at, a makeup advertisement is bound to be on first five pages. Majority of beauty magazines such as Allure, Glamour, and Vogue have tons of makeup advertising for women of all ages.  Women buy magazines to get ideas on how to do makeup for special occasions or just for everyday looks.  The advertisements for makeup take up most of the pages in the magazines.  Some women are influence by the advertisements in these magazines. The images of women with extreme amounts of makeup on their faces have sent the wrong messages to women young and old. 

Many of women begin to wear makeup at an early age.  A large amount of women have to wear makeup, due to the fact that it affects the way that they look.   NewsMedial.com took the statistics from a survey conducted by Harris Interactive through the Renew Foundation:

Here are the Results (from News- Medical.net)

.Almost Half of Women Have Negative Feelings When They Don't Wear Makeup
Forty-four percent of women have negative feelings when they are not wearing makeup, reporting feeling unattractive (16%), self-conscious (14%) and naked/as though something is missing (14%). Only three percent of women said going without makeup made them feel more attractive.  Women

Wear Makeup for Both Physical and Psychological Reasons
Almost half (44%) of women wear makeup to hide flaws in their skin. They also cited emotional responses, with 48 percent noting that they wear makeup because they like the way they look with it and 32 percent agreeing that it makes them feel good. Eleven percent said they wear makeup because it is a societal norm. 

Wearing Makeup is Not Just for Adults Of women who wear makeup, almost half started wearing it between the ages of 14 and 16 (51%), yet more than a quarter of women began using it between the ages of 11 and 13 (27%).

 

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These Results show that, women aren’t comfortable coming out the house without a full face of makeup.   Wearing makeup effects how a woman feels about herself.  Sometimes women use makeup a cover-up of what they’re feeling inside.

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120223/Real-beauty-and-self-esteem-begins-from-within-not-from-makeup.aspx

 

 

How do Men feel about Women Wearing Makeup?

 

Wearing makeup is a part a women’s daily wardrobe. It’s a tool use, to put to the perfect outfit together.  No matter what a woman may be wearing, makeup is applied to complete the look. Now, image you’re going out with a few of your males friends. One friend notice's the makeup that your wearing and comments on it,  he doesn’t like the makeup.  All of this leads to the big question: How do men feel about women wearing makeup?

Believe it or not men have a strong opinion about what women wear when it comes to clothes, hair, and makeup. It depends on the guy and whether he likes a  woman that wears makeup. Beauty  Riot.com conducted a survey to find out how men really feel about the makeup that women wear.   Majority of the men that took part in the survey had a strong opinion about the placement of the make on the face and the amount of makeup.  
 
Men have a variety of thoughts about women wearing makeup.  Some men prefer a women that don't wear any makeup; they happen to believe that it takes away from a natural beauty of woman. Now on other hand, other men like women who wear makeup because it enhances real beauty from the inside and out. Finally, you have the guy who doesn’t care either way. The women that they surround themselves are beautiful no matter the amount of makeup she may be wearing.  In order to truly understand how man feels about makeup, you just have to ask him. That’s the only way of receiving a clear answer.
http://www.beautyriot.com/makeup-beauty/guys-think-makeup-g7031

http://www.beautyexists.net/body-image/dramatic-before-and-after-photo-sparks-debate-over-the-use-of-makeup/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/16/guys-lipstick-women_n_3765360.html

Children Wearing Makeup!

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Little children and makeup don’t mix! Should little girls be allowed to wear makeup? Allowing little girls to wear makeup has been seen in the media because of television like Toddlers and Tiara’s. This show is about little girls who complete in various pageant and competitions. The parents of these little girls spend thousands of dollars on makeup, hair, clothes, fake teeth, and the list goes on!

Is it okay for young girls to wear makeup? Little girls shouldn’t be wearing makeup because it makes them look older than their age.   The little girls that are on the show don’t act their age, if you really think about; these little girls are acting too grow up for their age. When a women wears make up, it’s a way for her express self. Little girls that are wearing makeup are being forced to.  However, some little girls wear stage makeup when they’re performing. There is nothing wrong with in this. Many parents believe that is fine to do so don’t think it’s a good idea.  

Furthermore, parents have the power to control what their children wear on their faces. Putting a little bit on lip gloss isn’t such bad thing. But when it gets to the point and young girls are wearing a full face of makeup.   The point of matter is that our little girls are wearing makeup way too early in life. If this keeps up, little girls will think that’s it okay for them to do whatever they want because allowed them to do it as little girls.

Here are some links:

http://abcnews.go.com/US/kids-cosmetics-young-young/story?id=16241105h

http://www.everydayfamily.com/blog/when-is-your-daughter-old-enough-to-wear-make-up/

Why do Women Wear Makeup?

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Why do women hear makeup? Wearing makeup allows you experiment with different brands of make up; from high-in to drug store brands.  It lies in the hands of the woman on what type of makeup she wants to wear. From the eye shadow, mascara, lipstick, foundation and the eyeliner; every women has a chance use her face as a canvas to create beautiful art.  Creating a look for each day can be enjoyable for many women. Trying different brands can help women decide if the product if worth buying again.      

Many women wear make to enhance their looks on a daily basis or for special events; this all up to the woman who will be wearing the makeup. Changing your look on a daily basis can be fun; you can create different looks get creative on how you choose to apply the products to the face. If you go on YouTube, you will see tons of different make tutorials that show how to use makeup and the best products to use. This can be helpful to women have never wore makeup before.  It is also helpful for women who are seeking to buy new products to add to their makeup collections.  

The Media and Makeup and the industry have a wonderful relationship. Advertisement has been one of the main components that help women make to decision on what makeup brands to choose from. The advertisement and the makeup industry go hand and hand. The more women that buy makeup, the more money advertisement companies will receive.

Some women and young girls could be wearing makeup for other reasons. A lot of young girls have skin issues like acne; and they’re trying to cover up the blemishes. Wearing makeup can help some women feel better about their appearance from the outside. Applying makeup can be a daily ritual for many women. The process of applying make is just like picking out jewelry for an outfit.

 It depends on how the woman feels about herself. Lack of self-esteem can affect how much makeup a women will wear. At the end of the day, women are going wear makeup because the media will keep influencing them. However, it’s still their choice if they want to wear makeup.   

New Trend: Organic Makeup!

A new trend is starting! Organic Makeup is becoming more and more popular! Today will see more and more people going out to buy organic food! Well, it’s the same for makeup.  There are 1,000’s of makeup brands out on store shelves. But which ones are safe? Well of Lot women are making the change; using products that don’t have harm ingredients it.

The media has showcased so many different products  everyday. But majority of the  makeup products women buy have tons of ingredients that they can’t even spell pronounce.  You probably shouldn’t be buying products that you can’t say! Conducting research will help in finding out what products are best to use that might be organic.

Here are some reasons why some makeup products are harmful.  Have you have ever looked for an expiration date on your makeup? Probably not; the internet is filled with resources that will suggest how long you should keep certain makeup products.  The chemicals that are put into our favorite products are filled with all kinds of toxins, which can affect our skin. However; all your makeup favorites don’t have to organic. Just try to read up on some your favorite products to see if they have harmful ingredients in them.   

Here are list of ingredients that should try to avoid!

            Petrochemicals
            Sodium laureth/lauryl sulfates
            Propylene glycol and polyethylene glycol
            Formaldehyde & paraben preservatives
            Synthetic dyes
            Artificial fragrances

 

Links to Read! 

http://www.streamorganic.com/index.php/home-mainmenu-1/news-mainmenu-2/1-latest/5038-news-why-your-makeup-is-more-harmful-than-you-think.html

http://beauty.about.com/od/makeuptrickstips/a/shelflife.htm

http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/natural-makeup

http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/natural-beauty-cosmetics/toxic-beauty-products

 

 

 

 

Natural Makeup Is In!

Nowadays, women are going for a natural look which means that they’re spending less time on their makeup. Especially if you’re in college, you may want to enhance your beauty with a little makeup from day to day. I believe that there is nothing wrong with that. Many girls are now on the go and don’t have much time to apply makeup. However finding the right products is key! In order to achieve a natural look, you can use a light foundation or a light power, followed by a light concealer. Don’t forget your eye shadow, eyeliner, and mascara.

These three items are essential for your look! This is all you need and you’re ready to start your day! I bet your wondering; where do I find these products? I’d suggest going to your local drug store such as: Rite Aid, Walgreens, and CVS. These stores carry an array of cosmetics brands. Trying out different mascara’s and eye shadow, and eyeliner can be fun! So give it a try!
 



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   I know many women may not know the brands or foundation or powers to choose from. They many have a hard time choosing a color. You can always buy something and try it. If you don’t like, there is always a chance that you can take it back to store. (Check store policy before your purchase). Sephora and Ultra Beauty have great store policies! Taking back an item and trading is a breeze. Plus you can take free samples of foundation and power from Sephora. If you like something, come back and buy it! No matter what you buy always remember that natural beauty starts within!


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Hot Red Lipstick!

Red Lips! Red lips are in! Many women with today’s society are wearing red lipstick. But red lipstick dates all the way back to the Mesopotamian women and men. Cleopatra was known for wearing a red lip. Throughout the decades many famous women wear the red lip. During the 16th century Queen Elizabeth wore red lipstick by the 1700’s women in France who were wealthy wore makeup.
  
In today’s society, I see the red lip as bold fashion statement!   Any women can pull off a red lip; with the right outfit and hairstyle! Finding the shade of red is the key to mastering the “red lip”. In order to find the right shade of red, you need to experiment with different shades and brands. Going to your local Sephora and trying on different can help discover what shade and brand works best for you. Trying high products can be fun. But don’t forget about you drug store brands, those work just find too! If you don’t want to break the bank, then go with the drug brands!

Drug Store Brands to try:                      
Mayelline
Neutrogena
Covergirl
Relvon
Rimmel London


High In Brands to try:
MAC
Nars
Channel
Makeup Forever

To view the history of Red Lipstick http://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/red-

Image Links:
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If you want to online at Sephora here is the link
http://www.sephora.com