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SAHMs, WAHMs, or housewives, do you do your makeup everyday?

  1. Sadieloo

    kiwi / 726 posts

    I.m a WAHM and rarely put on makeup. Too lazy even with my dark under eye circles.

  2. emg86

    persimmon / 1153 posts

    Yep, I'm a SAHM & put on very little make up every day. Makes me feel better & encourages me to get out of pjs, lol.

  3. bhbee

    cantaloupe / 6086 posts

    I always put on makeup to leave the house, and I pretty much always leave the house on the days I am home with LO all day (or I go crazy). I don't do it just for sitting around at home, but I probably should because I always feel better about myself once I am put together.

  4. JessKas

    pear / 1693 posts

    I SAH other than school two days a week, and put on make-up maybe 3-5 days a week, but even when I was working I didn't put make-up on everyday. Somedays I just use a little BB cream and mascara. I find that freshens me up and I don't look so tired, but I feel like it still lets my skin breathe.

  5. Mrs. Sketchbook

    GOLD / nectarine / 2884 posts

    @MamaJ: Lol, my husband is exactly the same. When I am all made up he says I "look nice," which is code for "I am supposed to say something, aren't I?" Genuine compliments usually occur when I am not done up at all!

    I stopped wearing makeup regularly years ago when I started working out a lot and found myself doing a lot of errands going to and from the gym, when I wasn't wearing any or had sweated it off. I only wore it to work, and when I used to work at home, that meant only wearing it 2-3 times a week. Now that I am an SAHM, I rarely wear it, even on the weekends. And I think my skin is better for it!

    I definitely prefer being dressed in jeans and a non-tshirt vs. just wearing whatever... that makes me feel more pulled together, but it seldom happens! A lot of it is budgeting, I haven't had as much clothes budget these days so I wear the same things over and over and over!

  6. Silva

    cantaloupe / 6017 posts

    @runnerd: I seriously can't believe the difference. I mean, it may also be hormones/getting older/less stress or the products I'm using. But in the past I've done all the big acne treatments, and all of a sudden I have a great skin.

  7. coopsmama

    cantaloupe / 6059 posts

    Yes, I do my makeup every day. I absolutely hate taking the time to do it, but as others have said, it helps me to feel better about myself and I find that I get more done on the days that I look put together, too. Sometimes it's the bare minimum though -- and on those days I usually just throw my hair up in a ponytail haha.

  8. mrsjyw

    GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts

    I work at home 2-3 dats a week n in office the rrest. Out of 7 days I put my face on for five? Six?

    When I kbiw I'm not leaving the house I don't n it airs my face out too

  9. HLK208

    pineapple / 12234 posts

    Yep. Every day. Mostly because I have to take DS to preschool but even when I don't go anywhere, I hate feeling frumpy.

  10. marionberry

    pomelo / 5041 posts

    I'm a WOHM but currently I'm on maternity leave and I do not put on makeup most of the time. Even when I'm working I often skip makeup on the weekends. Like others have said it did seem to help my skin too.

  11. Dandelion

    watermelon / 14206 posts

    I'[m a SAHM and I only put on makeup when I'm leaving the house...driving to pick up DS from school doesn't count. When I do wear makeup, it's only mascara and lip gloss, especially lately, since my face is really prone to acne during this pregnancy.

  12. sarac

    pomelo / 5093 posts

    I don't wear makeup, but yeah, I shower and put on real clothing and look my personal best each day. Even if we're not seeing anyone but family. I wouldn't feel like myself if I didnt'.

  13. Kimberlybee

    grapefruit / 4997 posts

    No I don't usually wear makeup these days while at home (SAHM until summer 2014) and noticed I have saved tons of money not buying makeup. I still put moisturizer on and straighten my hair daily though. I do put on makeup if I run errands.

  14. ElbieKay

    pomegranate / 3231 posts

    My husband hates makeup. I wear a very small amount when I leave the house but don't bother when I am just hanging out at home. Note: I work full time so this only applies on days when I work from home or weekends.

  15. Ra

    honeydew / 7586 posts

    Every day.

    It helps me feel like "Sarah" and not just "Brady's mom," if that makes sense.

  16. Penny Lane

    nectarine / 2163 posts

    ha! no. i might do tinted moisturizer, mascara and blush if i'm going out for an appointment or something. but just staying at home, going to the store? heck to the no. my skin likes to breathe!

  17. yin

    honeydew / 7917 posts

    Nope! I pretend like I have natural beauty. Haha. I'm actually just lazy and cheap. The last time I had makeup on was for my friend's wedding.

  18. Mrs. Jacks

    blogger / pineapple / 12381 posts

    I'm a wohm and I don't wear makeup

  19. Mrs. Confetti

    blogger / pomegranate / 3491 posts

    I only wear makeup on days when I feel like I look tired. I have alway been a makeup minimalist, and unless it's a special occasion I just put on mineral powder/concealer, blush and mascara

  20. JerricaBenton

    pomegranate / 3872 posts

    I'm a sahm and I put on makeup every day. We usually end up going out and I don't want to be rushed getting ready. Also yoy never know when a neighbor or someone will pop by.

  21. Sammyfab

    pomegranate / 3383 posts

    When I was a SAHM I wore way more make up than before...it just helped me look and feel less tired and run down. My make up routine only consists of tinted moisturizer, bronzer, blush, eye concealer and mascara.

  22. winniebee

    hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts

    Hahah no. I'm a sAHM and A lot of days I just wear gym clothes and don't shower til night. If I go to a playgroups or class I wear a little markup.

  23. lovehoneybee

    GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts

    Pretty much exactly what @Silva: said. I almost never wear it anymore, my skin has improved, and when I go out (and not even out to like the grocery store or anything) I put on some BB cream, bronzer, a little blush, mascara and tinted lip gloss. Done in less than 2 minutes.

  24. googly-eyes

    GOLD / pomelo / 5737 posts

    @Danizaur: I do. But dd and I go somewhere most days! And I just feel a lot better! If I were you I definitely would...it's one of those things you might not have time to do (at least in peace) after baby gets here. On the other hand, if that's not how you want to use your time then don't bother. Basically, I'm saying indulge yourself.

  25. sunny

    coconut / 8430 posts

    Nope I don't put on any makeup if I'm not leaving the house! I've been like that for years.

  26. MrsMccarthy

    honeydew / 7295 posts

    Oh man! I wish! I used to be a makeup everyday person religiously! I love makeup! But now I just can't seem to always work it in. I'm trying though

  27. MapleMoose

    grapefruit / 4213 posts

    I'm on maternity leave and I've worn a little makeup every day. I've been having a lot of visitors and they take pictures, plus I prefer how I look with makeup on.

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