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Men wearing makeup - what say you?

27 January, 2015 - 08:22pm by - First Lady | 29 Comments

Poll posted by BR Natalie

Confession time.  And this time it's a confession of the heart.

On some men, (emphasis on some!) I quite fancy the guyliner.  Now I'm not talking full on wings or cat's eyes, but you know, just a little grunge smudged on the lower lashline.

Brandon Flowers.  Johnny Depp.  Jared Leto.  Rarely do I use the word beautiful about men (unless we're talking a young Elvis Presley) but these are all beautiful.  And their penchant for eyeliner doesn't make them any less masculine.  And between them they cover a range of 'styles'.  Brandon is dapper, ok flamboyant on stage, but always neat.  Johnny makes dirty work boots and getting dressed in the dark look amazing.  And Jared.  Oh Jared.  I want your ombre'd hair. 

So it's not like eyeliner is the symbol of a particular faction of men.  But is it the celebrity thing that lets them get away with it?  Can a real life mancake rock eyeliner?  Do we want them to?  I already have to fight for the mirror before we go out when The Husband trims up the beard...

And yet from designer Marc Jacobs, to the mecca for many a beauty, Sephora, men's makeup products are beginning to fill the shelves.  Foundations and concealers seem to be the most popular.  We probably don't bat an eyelid at a man taking care of his skin nowadays, in fact many of us were shouting 'Thank Dior' when dedicated men's skin care ranges came out, because it meant our stash was safe again.

So what say you girls?  Men and makeup - do we like it, or are they beginning to take over our hallowed ground, the Beauty Department?  Should we be preparing ourselves to concede even more space in the bathroom, or is makeup for men never going to become mainstream?

Get chatting below!

 

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7th February, 2015

I think its looks good on some guys when done right, not too much.

3rd February, 2015

Not to sure on this one, think it depends on the male

for instance Adam lambert and eyeliner equals HOT

1st February, 2015

I think all men should take a tip from the celebrities on the red carpet when they want to look their best they wear makeup. Not as much or as obvious as girls but long lashes, a nice even, blemish free complexion, defined brows and soft lips is universally flattering and it's for both sexes. Sorry pimples and blotchy skin and unkempt brows don't look good on anyone. Bring on the makeup and well-groomed looks for guys. Stop trying to convince women that the guys on the red carpet don't look as good as you and start taking better care of your looks and put more effort into grooming. If haven't noticed it works a charm with women!

31st January, 2015

No unless they are Johnny Depp

30th January, 2015

I agree with Nat! Guyliner is sexy!!

29th January, 2015

I was going to pick no until you mentioned Brandon Flowers. He is beautiful. However if my hubby put eyeliner on I would be all wtf are you doing? Hahaha.

29th January, 2015

No, I think most guys would look too girly with make-up on, and those guys who pluck or shave the ends of their eyebrows look ridiculous, what are they thinking? Mind you, Johnny Depp suited his eyeliner in the pirate movies.

28th January, 2015

Some guys can rock the guyliner look and I'm a sucker for those who can. If a guy wants to wear makeup who am I to judge?

28th January, 2015

Oh this takes me back to the days of Pete Wentz in eyeliner...*sigh*

28th January, 2015

I am on the fence with this one personally I prefer my rugged bad boys but then I see dudes with makeup on and they look fantabulous I mean look at Jeffree Star! That dude makes makeup look HOT!!!!! I am not one to judge so I say let them do what they wanna do and accept it :D

28th January, 2015

nope, just nope :)

28th January, 2015

I so love eyeliner on some guys as well. The Madden brothers come to mind haha. Adam Lambert can wear a full face and look pretty but still not super feminine. I love over the top drag queen makeup too. I don't think I'd want my man to wear makeup but I'm pretty sure he never would anyway lol

28th January, 2015

I don't really mind on celebrities, they can pull it off. In general, wouldn't really like a guy with eyeliner... more like depends if it's a little eyeliner, nothing crazy.

28th January, 2015

Some men look good with it, and some - not so much. But I feel that depending on the guy, if he wants to rock it and can feel confident doing so - go right ahead!

28th January, 2015

I don't like the idea of my husband wearing makeup, but then there's Johnny Deep and he just looks amazing with eyeliner :)

Whittakers-lover
28th January, 2015

Johnny Depp :-) drool

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