{"id":4326,"date":"2024-02-01T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T08:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4326"},"modified":"2024-10-30T11:33:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T11:33:07","slug":"why-do-women-wear-makeup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Women Wear Makeup &#8211; 10 Revealing Factors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women have been wearing makeup for many centuries across different cultures. But have you ever wondered: what does makeup mean to a woman? Women across the world wear makeup for different reasons \u2013 from achieving better symmetry and facial contrast to strategic self-impression and attracting the opposite gender more prominently. In this article, we\u2019ll explore just that: why do women wear makeup?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#10_Reasons_on_Why_Do_Women_Wear_Makeup\" >10 Reasons on Why Do Women Wear Makeup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#1_Strategic_self-impression\" >1. Strategic self-impression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#2_Facial_contrast\" >2. Facial contrast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#3_Youthful_looks\" >3. Youthful looks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#4_Sexual_arousal\" >4. Sexual arousal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#5_Symmetry\" >5. Symmetry\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#Explore_Our_Exclusive_Makeup_Collection\" >Explore Our Exclusive Makeup Collection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#6_Self-confidence_booster\" >6. Self-confidence booster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#7_A_form_of_concealment_and_camouflage\" >7. A form of concealment and camouflage\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#8_Creative_artistic_self-expression\" >8. Creative &amp; artistic self-expression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#9_To_calm_and_ease_the_soul\" >9. To calm and ease the soul<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#10_Looking_and_feeling_younger\" >10. Looking and feeling younger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#Wearing_Makeup_That_Speaks_To_You\" >Wearing Makeup That Speaks To You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#Why_is_makeup_important_to_a_woman\" >Why is makeup important to a woman?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#Why_do_women_wear_makeup_all_the_time\" >Why do women wear makeup all the time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#What_is_the_real_purpose_of_makeup\" >What is the real purpose of makeup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#Is_it_necessary_for_women_to_wear_makeup\" >Is it necessary for women to wear makeup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/why-do-women-wear-makeup\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Reasons_on_Why_Do_Women_Wear_Makeup\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Reasons on Why Do Women Wear Makeup<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Th<\/span>is question has both baffled and amused researchers as well as beauticians for years. Makeup has, however, evolved significantly from the early days of Hollywood divas to the present day, and this is why women love wearing it so much.<\/p>\n<h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4342 size-full\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Women-Putting-Make-Up-On.jpg\" alt=\"why do women wear makeup woman applying makeup and eyelash curler\" width=\"683\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Women-Putting-Make-Up-On.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Women-Putting-Make-Up-On-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Women-Putting-Make-Up-On-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Strategic_self-impression\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Strategic self-impression<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s fair to say that one of the most common reasons for women wanting to wear makeup is strategic self-impression. But what does that mean exactly?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makeup can give women a psychological advantage over not only other women but especially over men; that is when it comes to appealing to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Facial_contrast\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Facial contrast<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many studies have demonstrated that women wearing makeup that creates a higher colour contrast between their face, eyes, and lips, are found more attractive by men. In fact, lipstick and eyeshadow were created for this exact reason!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red lipstick, for instance, is a staple in women\u2019s makeup, where men have reported finding it more attractive than, say, nude pink, simply because it creates more contrast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Youthful_looks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Youthful looks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-do-women-wear-makeup-youthful-looks.jpg\" alt=\"why do women wear makeup - youthful looks\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-do-women-wear-makeup-youthful-looks.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-do-women-wear-makeup-youthful-looks-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain kinds of makeup are designed to give women more youthful looks. Blush and eyeliner both help with this, making the eyes look bigger and more wondrous, compared to the rest of the face. Youth, of course, signals to the opposite gender that a woman is fertile, which automatically increases her sex appeal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sexual_arousal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Sexual arousal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-do-women-wear-makeup-sexual-arousel.jpg\" alt=\"sexual arousel on why do women wear makeup\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-do-women-wear-makeup-sexual-arousel.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-do-women-wear-makeup-sexual-arousel-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific kinds of makeup (blush and highlighter) help not only in adding extra colour and reflection to the cheeks but also to make a woman more sexually attractive. Couple this with eyeliner and mascara to make the eyes look darker, giving the pupils a dilated appearance, which is precisely what happens during sexual arousal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Symmetry\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Symmetry\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every woman obsesses about overachieving the perfect facial symmetry, and why not? Different kinds of makeup, like foundation, for example, help to even out the face\u2019s complexion, thus, creating better visual symmetry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-striped\">\n<tbody id=\"the-list\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"py-2 px-4\">\n            <style>\n                #mica_ecta_1.mica_ecta_layout{\n                    padding-top: 20px !important;\n                    padding-bottom: 20px !important;\n                    padding-left: 30px !important;\n                    padding-right: 30px !important;\n                    border-radius: 10px !important;\n                    background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;\n                    text-align: center !important;\n                }\n\n                #mica_ecta_1 .mica_ecta_title{\n                    font-size: 28px !important;\n                    font-weight: 700 !important;\n                    color: #212322 !important;\n                    line-height: 1.3 !important;\n                    margin-top: 0 !important;\n                    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;\n                }\n\n                #mica_ecta_1 .mica_ecta_text{\n                    font-size: 16px !important;\n                    font-weight: 400 !important;\n                    color: #212322 !important;\n                    line-height: 1.5 !important;\n                    margin-top: 0 !important;\n                    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;\n                }\n                \n                #mica_ecta_1 .mica_ecta_btn{\n                    font-size: 16px !important;\n                    font-weight: 700 !important;\n                    color: #ffffff !important;\n                    background-color: #ee4e6d !important;\n                    padding-top: 8px !important;\n                    padding-bottom: 8px !important;\n                    padding-left: 16px !important;\n                    padding-right: 16px !important;\n                    border-radius: 6px !important;\n                    text-decoration: none !important;\n                    outline: none !important;\n                    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;\n                    margin-top: 5px !important;\n                    display: inline-block !important;\n                }\n                \n                #mica_ecta_1 .mica_ecta_btn:hover{\n                    color: #ffffff !important;\n                    background-color: #212322 !important;\n                }\n            <\/style>\n            <div id='mica_ecta_1' class='mica_ecta_layout'><h3 class='mica_ecta_title'><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Our_Exclusive_Makeup_Collection\"><\/span>Explore Our Exclusive Makeup Collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p class='mica_ecta_text'>Click below to explore our curated collection and start your journey to a more glamorous you today!<\/p><a href='https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/makeup-products.html' class='mica_ecta_btn' >Find Professional Makeup<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Self-confidence_booster\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Self-confidence booster<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-do-women-wear-makeup-self-confidence.jpg\" alt=\"why do women wear makeup for self confidence\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-do-women-wear-makeup-self-confidence.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-do-women-wear-makeup-self-confidence-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While makeup can make a woman stand out more than others in terms of physical attractiveness, it can also help her become more confident and assertive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that women who wear makeup feel more confident throughout the day and even feel smarter, performing better at college and university.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every time a woman feels she is attractive and desirable, she automatically feels more confident. A plethora of studies exist backing up the fact that women who regularly wear makeup produce more serotonin (the brain\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feel good<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> chemical).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling positive, happy, and relaxed all day long, naturally, will impact her ability to learn and absorb more \u2013 as opposed to feeling dull, depressed, and insecure without makeup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who wear makeup also experience higher self-esteem levels, which can help them in all areas of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Women-Looking-confident-wearing-make-up-.jpg\" alt=\"woman wearing make up to improve self confidence on why do women wear makeup\" width=\"720\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Women-Looking-confident-wearing-make-up-.jpg 939w, https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Women-Looking-confident-wearing-make-up--300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Women-Looking-confident-wearing-make-up--768x633.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_A_form_of_concealment_and_camouflage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. A form of concealment and camouflage\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the opposite end of the spectrum, women may also use makeup to \u2018camouflage\u2019 themselves in many ways, either due to low self-esteem or certain insecurities, for example \u2013 she may feel that the opposite gender won\u2019t find her appealing unless she wears makeup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are more reasons for why do girls wear makeup as a form of concealment and camouflage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Concealing acne and other conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Adolescent girls (and even boys) suffer from different levels of acne. It\u2019s something that simply can\u2019t be avoided although it can cause severe issues around confidence and self-esteem. <\/span>Special kinds of makeup are available to not only help hide acne but also clear it up, such as this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/pro-hygiene.html\">pro hygiene makeup products<\/a> and another one which helps to conceal undesirable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/beauty-marks-and-moles-difference\/\">beauty marks and moles<\/a>. Acne can be an embarrassing and even painful condition to deal with, so the right kind of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/makeup-products.html\">makeup products<\/a> can be a lifesaver for women suffering from it. Additionally, makeup can also help to hide facial bruises or other marks due to strenuous exercise, physical activity, or disfigurements as a result of scars or burns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Societal conformity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Some women may wear makeup to feel more accepted in society, especially in the workplace. Those who don\u2019t wear makeup at the workplace, for example, are often perceived as being less \u201cprofessional\u201d or less \u201cserious\u201d than their makeup-wearing counterparts.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Contouring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Contouring is a special kind of makeup containing artificial colours to be used on the face as foundation, which makes it appear thinner and more well-defined. Women with a round face or \u2018blurry outlines\u2019 often use this to make their face and jawline look more pronounced.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Creative_artistic_self-expression\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Creative &amp; artistic self-expression<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2985569-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"women wearing colourful makeup on why do women wear makeup\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2985569-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2985569-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2985569-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2985569.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some women wear makeup to cover up their flaws or enhance their best features, others simply wear it as a form of artistic or creative expression. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Stylistic expression <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Much like clothing and shoes, a bespoke makeup style helps a woman make her own personal style statement. This is another common reason why women wear makeup and not surprisingly so, because a specific style of makeup gives a distinct vibe (depending on the mood she is in).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Artistic expression<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Many women will agree to the fact that cosmetics is indeed a form of art, and not just something to make a women look more physically attractive. Some women might use this artistic expression to wear special effects makeup, depending on the occasion, while others might pursue it merely as a creative hobby and even improve their makeup applying proficiency in the process!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Colour theory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Just as painters experiment with different colours to achieve a certain aesthetic, women also enjoy experimenting with different colour and texture combinations to achieve a variety of effects. Whether its neon lipstick or smoky eyeshadow, different makeup colours are meant to give off different attitudes, all of which can be strategically matched with hair colour, eye colour, clothing and more, to achieve a truly stunning final look.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_To_calm_and_ease_the_soul\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. To calm and ease the soul<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to why women use makeup, did you know that many use it as a calming ritual?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many women deliberately set time aside each do to work on their makeup, so those 15-30 minutes or so are some of the most calming and tranquil minutes of their day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some women, in fact, find it just as calming, relaxing, and even therapeutic to take their makeup off at the day\u2019s end, similar to stripping off one\u2019s undergarments and slipping into something comfortable before going to bed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can definitely take this calming ritual a few notches up by applying\/taking off makeup in a \u2018special\u2019 place. Interestingly, many women have designated places in their home like vanities and kaboodles to practice their \u2018makeup on\/makeup off ritual\u2019. This gets them in the perfect frame of mind to do one of the things they do best, and if you add the right lighting, you can even apply yours with more accuracy and skill. A great makeup brush, for instance, is just one of the ways to improve your daily makeup ritual, so check out these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/choosing-the-best-makeup-brushes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best makeup brushes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while you\u2019re at it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Looking_and_feeling_younger\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Looking and feeling younger<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makeup can also be worn if you are simply looking for an excuse to look <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feel younger!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ways in which it can help you achieve precisely that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Exfoliation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Exfoliating makeup and cosmetics (scrubs and masks, for example) are designed to repair the skin and get rid of excess dead skin layers which build up on the skin over time. This causes it to take a dull and ashy appearance. Unless you perform proper exfoliation on your skin, applying makeup daily can cause skin issues like blackheads and whiteheads, as well as acne and clogged pores.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Concealment of wrinkles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 As women age, they often find themselves dealing with loose and wrinkly skin. Wrinkles are a wake-up call to women everywhere because the skin is practically crying out for help! Specific cosmetics can be used, luckily, to moisturise the skin and improve its elasticity, thus, hiding wrinkles, while others are designed especially just to hide wrinkles.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Protection from UV rays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Many kinds of wakeup include sunblock to help protect the skin from UV damage, which prevents both the effects of ageing and skin cancer. In fact, even makeup without any UV protectants can help to protect the skin from the sun\u2019s harmful rays to some degree.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<iframe  id=\"_ytid_48049\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dyLyJU4ZiVE?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wearing_Makeup_That_Speaks_To_You\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing Makeup That Speaks To You<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There may be many reasons when it comes to why do women wear makeup. Throughout history, women have worn makeup for varying, and even contradictory, reasons. And this is why the subject of why do women use makeup has a bit of a controversial place in society. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.women.com\/1479827\/does-wearing-more-makeup-make-you-more-attractive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But does wearing more makeup really make you more attractive?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, no matter what society says or doesn\u2019t say, wearing makeup has clearly shown to create a very positive impact in a woman\u2019s life, so go ahead, look your best and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feel<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your best like there\u2019s no tomorrow! Be sure to always follow our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/category\/makeup-tips\/\">makeup tips<\/a> for more insightful advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<style>\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list {\n\t\t\tbackground: #F0F4F8;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 5px;\n\t\t\tpadding: 15px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list .faqsu-faq-single {\n\t\t\tbackground: #fff;\n\t\t\tpadding: 15px 15px 20px;\n\t\t\tbox-shadow: 0px 0px 10px #d1d8dd, 0px 0px 40px #ffffff;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 5px;\n\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 1rem;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list .faqsu-faq-single:last-child {\n\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 0;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list .faqsu-faq-question {\n\t\t\tborder-bottom: 1px solid #F0F4F8;\n\t\t\tpadding-bottom: 0.825rem;\n\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 0.825rem;\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\tpadding-right: 40px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list .faqsu-faq-question:after {\n\t\t\tcontent: \"?\";\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\tright: 0;\n\t\t\ttop: 0;\n\t\t\twidth: 30px;\n\t\t\tline-height: 30px;\n\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\tcolor: #c6d0db;\n\t\t\tbackground: #F0F4F8;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 40px;\n\t\t\tfont-size: 20px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\n\t\t<section id=\"faqsu-faq-list\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_makeup_important_to_a_woman\"><\/span>Why is makeup important to a woman?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Makeup is important to many women for various reasons. It can boost self-esteem and confidence, serve as a form of creative expression, and be used to enhance physical features. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For some, it's a calming ritual that helps set the tone for the day. The importance of makeup varies from woman to woman and depends on individual preferences, cultural influences, and personal beliefs.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_women_wear_makeup_all_the_time\"><\/span>Why do women wear makeup all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not all women wear makeup all the time, but those who do often see it as an integral part of their daily routine. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For these women, makeup can be a way to consistently present themselves in a certain manner, whether for professional reasons, self-confidence, or personal enjoyment. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It's also important to note that \"all the time\" is subjective and can vary widely among individuals.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_real_purpose_of_makeup\"><\/span>What is the real purpose of makeup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The real purpose of makeup is multifaceted. It originally started as a way to enhance physical attractiveness and has evolved over time. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Today, it serves multiple purposes: enhancing or altering appearance, expressing personality and style, covering imperfections, and even protecting the skin from environmental factors. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Makeup can also be used in artistic and professional contexts, such as in theatre, television, and fashion.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_necessary_for_women_to_wear_makeup\"><\/span>Is it necessary for women to wear makeup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, it is not necessary for women to wear makeup. The decision to wear makeup is a personal choice influenced by individual preferences, cultural norms, social contexts, and personal beliefs. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While some women may feel more confident or professionally prepared with makeup, others may feel comfortable and confident without it. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The necessity of makeup is subjective and should be based on personal comfort and choice.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chatel, A., (2023) <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does Wearing More Makeup Really Make You More Attractive?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Women.com [online] Available at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.women.com\/1479827\/does-wearing-more-makeup-make-you-more-attractive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.women.com\/1479827\/does-wearing-more-makeup-make-you-more-attractive\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> [accessed 24\/01\/24]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women have been wearing makeup for many centuries across different cultures. But have you ever wondered: what does makeup mean to a woman? Women across the world wear makeup for different reasons \u2013 from achieving better symmetry and facial contrast to strategic self-impression and attracting the opposite gender more prominently. In this article, we\u2019ll explore [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4360,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[173,172,171,232,233,234],"class_list":["post-4326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-makeup-tips","tag-makeup-and-confidence","tag-makeup-and-identity","tag-makeup-motivations","tag-why-do-women-wear-makeup","tag-women-makeup","tag-women-makeup-tips"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/makeup-artist-putting-makeup-on-girl.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Isabelle Kerrington","author_link":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/author\/isabelle\/"},"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4326"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4326\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4712,"href":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4326\/revisions\/4712"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4360"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treasurehouseofmakeup.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}