Clever Retorts To Rude Makeup Comments

morganjen · ‎03-13-2010

From Refinery29:

"When someone says, 'Nice lipstick,' you can tell pretty quickly if they mean it or if they're actually just making fun of you. Unfortunately, we're all too familiar with the snide undertones of a fake compliment. We're not sure what it is about vibrant makeup that people feel free to mock, but it's a thing. So, we were really excited to watch this video on xoVain that answers the question, 'How can I handle rude comments about my makeup?'"

http://www.refinery29.com/2014/02/62259/makeup-bullies-responses

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Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

You handle it by saying "thank you." Otherwise you are being ugly too, which negates any benefits you might get from your makeup.

gazelle77 · ‎03-01-2013

If people comment about your makeup you are wearing too much. If they can not see your skin and only see makeup something is wrong.

KrissieK · ‎02-14-2012

This video is simply beautiful. Too many times I read on this board, criticisms that can hurt people's feelings. Criticisms that I bet some wouldn't have the guts to say to someone in real life.

There is nothing wrong if someone wants to wear orange lipstick with purple eyeshadow. Or a fake tan. Or extensions. Or pale lipstick. Or dark lip liner. Or hair pulled backed. Or wear a black dress all the time. Or wear acrylic nails. Even if you think it's too much, don't be rude and say that to someone's face. Why even feel the need to say it, or even type it? Aside from the fact that you can and it's a free country. We all like what we like. What makes one person's way better than another's?

I've never been in this situation. But I would do exactly what she stated if the situation were o ever happen.

pattiewaddle · ‎07-23-2010

I didn't see the video but I agree with KrissieK.Having been in MK for 15 yrs.We had an image we had to conform to.Mk told us many times when we had our meetings she was aware of comments made because we were all dressed to the standards of the company...You are doing something right to even get a response either good are bad.Think of all the people who walk on this earth everyday and no response of any kind is made to them at all.To this day I always say Thank You! reguardless if I know it was not a compliment and love to see the look on their face it always stuns them....disappointment that their rudness didn't affect me......

PurpleBunny · ‎03-09-2010

On 2/11/2014 gazelle77 said: If people comment about your makeup you are wearing too much. If they can not see your skin and only see makeup something is wrong.

That's a matter of opinion - people comment on my eye make up ALL the time. They want to know what the colors are, or how I do it, or if I'm a professional. There is nothing wrong with dramatic make-up if it's done right. The "bare/natural" look isn't for everyone, it's a "style" like everything else.

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ennui1 · ‎06-23-2013

On 2/23/2014 PurpleBunny said:
On 2/11/2014 gazelle77 said: If people comment about your makeup you are wearing too much. If they can not see your skin and only see makeup something is wrong.
That's a matter of opinion - people comment on my eye make up ALL the time. They want to know what the colors are, or how I do it, or if I'm a professional. There is nothing wrong with dramatic make-up if it's done right. The "bare/natural" look isn't for everyone, it's a "style" like everything else.

I suspect there's a fine line between dramatic and drag queen.

PurpleBunny · ‎03-09-2010

On 2/23/2014 ennui1 said:
On 2/23/2014 PurpleBunny said:
On 2/11/2014 gazelle77 said: If people comment about your makeup you are wearing too much. If they can not see your skin and only see makeup something is wrong.
That's a matter of opinion - people comment on my eye make up ALL the time. They want to know what the colors are, or how I do it, or if I'm a professional. There is nothing wrong with dramatic make-up if it's done right. The "bare/natural" look isn't for everyone, it's a "style" like everything else.

I suspect there's a fine line between dramatic and drag queen.

I'm sure there is.

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BRANDONLEE · ‎03-11-2010

On 2/23/2014 PurpleBunny said:
On 2/11/2014 gazelle77 said: If people comment about your makeup you are wearing too much. If they can not see your skin and only see makeup something is wrong.
That's a matter of opinion - people comment on my eye make up ALL the time. They want to know what the colors are, or how I do it, or if I'm a professional. There is nothing wrong with dramatic make-up if it's done right. The "bare/natural" look isn't for everyone, it's a "style" like everything else.

I agree.I'm still trying to figure what the natural look is lol.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

Oh, please. You just say a cheerful "thank you!" and move on. Snide remarks can only hurt you if YOU let them . ALso if you wear bright or extravagant make, you do so because you. want to be noticed. Well, sometimes the attention you get, will not be positive. That's okay, as long as you are happy.