Men wearing Makeup

[adstrinity]

I wanted to post this in, “Catholic Living”, but, since that is all sub-sectioned and I wasn’t sure where exactly it would go, I am posting it here, as it is an offshoot of the volitile Pants v Skirts Debates.

I have no problem with it. If a man wants to wear make up to cover his complextion or just eye liner to make his eyes bigger (though, I’m not a fan of eye-liner, no matter who it’s on), that is his business. Again, I believe it is people interpreting what they want to when they say this is against God, but, if there is ANYWHERE that says, “Men must NOT wear make up to make themselves up for any reason,” then, I will conceed on this point. Make up is neutral, indifferent at best. I’m not a fan of it,though. I hate taking time out of my day to get tarted up and for those who rely on it, they’re not that pretty, anyway.

We need to define what is okay and what is not. If one is a broadcaster or actor, is that okay? If a man wants to define his cheekbones more, is that okay? If a man wants to cover a scar? If a man is doing it to attract a woman?

Who here thinks it’s alright, who here doesn’t, and which of you men have worn make up?

…Up next: Angels vs Heads of Pins.

 

[kristie_m]

I’m fairly conservative when it comes to stuff like this. Apart from kilts in appropriate settings, and stage makeup for actors, I prefer my men in pants and make up free. That said, I admit complete hypocracy when I also state that I have no problem with women in pants. What can I say, I’m a product of the 70’s.

 

[jjwq2]

I never thought about whether men should wear makeup or not. Where I come from makeup is called, “war paint” and is even discouraged on women. I think my upbringing might have been a little weird in this way, but every family has their own culture.

 

[StrawberryJam]

I wanted to post this in, “Catholic Living”, but, since that is all sub-sectioned and I wasn’t sure where exactly it would go, I am posting it here, as it is an offshoot of the volitile Pants v Skirts Debates.

I have no problem with it. If a man wants to wear make up to cover his complextion or just eye liner to make his eyes bigger (though, I’m not a fan of eye-liner, no matter who it’s on), that is his business. Again, I believe it is people interpreting what they want to when they say this is against God, but, if there is ANYWHERE that says, “Men must NOT wear make up to make themselves up for any reason,” then, I will conceed on this point. Make up is neutral, indifferent at best. I’m not a fan of it,though. I hate taking time out of my day to get tarted up and for those who rely on it, they’re not that pretty, anyway.

We need to define what is okay and what is not. If one is a broadcaster or actor, is that okay? If a man wants to define his cheekbones more, is that okay? If a man wants to cover a scar? If a man is doing it to attract a woman?

Who here thinks it’s alright, who here doesn’t, and which of you men have worn make up?

…Up next: Angels vs Heads of Pins.

I don’t mind men who are in jobs where make-up is par for the course wearing it. A clown would just not look credible to a child without it.
The closest thing to make up any man I personally knew wore was tinted moisturizer and a self tanner product.
I think covering scars or some other type of skin condition would be justifyable if the person desired it.
I know you did not mention jewelry but, I’m a less is more type with that for both sexes.

 

[Karl_Keating]

I was attending Mass at Mission San Juan Capistrano, quite some years ago, and noticed a familiar-looking figure across the aisle. It was Bob Dornan. And I noticed that he was wearing fingernail polish. It was clear polish, but it was obvious.

In his case, I could understand it. This was before he became a Congressman and became nicknamed “B-1 Bob.” In those earlier years he was a newscaster on a Los Angeles TV station, and, like everyone in front of the camera, he wore make-up. The make-up on his face he could remove at the end of the day’s show, but not so the fingernail polish.

 

[GodIsGracious]

Personally, I don’t see anything wrong with it. If it is not for the purpose of female impersonation, I’m ok with it.

Does the Catholic church say this is wrong? (I ask because I submit to her teachings.)

 

[CB_Catholic]

I don’t know why a man would want to wear makeup unless he dabs a little on a pimple he wants to hide, which I admit to having done to my son once when he broke out with some acne and I put some concealer on it. He wasn’t buying it, though, and wiped it off. That, or being an actor or news anchor or talk show host and being under the lights and in front of a camera.

I don’t know how immoral it is, but I think it’s weird in our culture. However, there are some cultures in which the men extensively make up, painting their faces and their bodies more than the women. And they weren’t wearing pants. They weren’t wearing anything. I saw it on National Geographic, I think.

 

[Rogerteder]

I was attending Mass at Mission San Juan Capistrano, quite some years ago, and noticed a familiar-looking figure across the aisle. It was Bob Dornan. And I noticed that he was wearing fingernail polish. It was clear polish, but it was obvious.

In his case, I could understand it. This was before he became a Congressman and became nicknamed “B-1 Bob.” In those earlier years he was a newscaster on a Los Angeles TV station, and, like everyone in front of the camera, he wore make-up. The make-up on his face he could remove at the end of the day’s show, but not so the fingernail polish.

Karl I could just picture you and Akin in the bathroom before starting work(maybe a television appearance) at Catholic Answers adding a little “make up.” Or maybe you all could have a “best looking apologist.?” Who would win that contest??? I know one thing if you did have a best looking apologist contest I am quite sure Vince Lewis would vote for himself!!!

 

[Love_the_Lorax]

Yep, I’ve done exactly the same to my son, although he is fine with it. The only thing it does is make the redness less noticeable, and therefore he isn’t so self-conscious. I don’t see a thing wrong with it.

I don’t know why a man would want to wear makeup unless he dabs a little on a pimple he wants to hide, which I admit to having done to my son once when he broke out with some acne and I put some concealer on it. He wasn’t buying it, though, and wiped it off. That, or being an actor or news anchor or talk show host and being under the lights and in front of a camera.

I don’t know how immoral it is, but I think it’s weird in our culture. However, there are some cultures in which the men extensively make up, painting their faces and their bodies more than the women. And they weren’t wearing pants. They weren’t wearing anything. I saw it on National Geographic, I think.