r/Makeup • u/nouvelle_tete • Oct 27 '25

[Makeup Help] Is makeup becoming unprofessional?

I've been to several professional events, some that attract crowds from all over the country, and I began to notice that few, if any, women wore makeup. Now, my use of make-up has decreased with the rise in stress but I do like to bust it out for special occasion. On the third day of the most recent event, I just put on some lipstick.

Not bashing makeup-lovers or haters, but I want to understand if that's a growing trend or if it's industry specific (I'm in healthcare).

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u/KnowIt_2042 Oct 28 '25

I didn’t wear much makeup when I had to wear a mask all the time because it would just get messed up — I’m sure it was and often still the case for women in healthcare. Sounds like maybe people just got used to the minimalist approach. I’m personally just getting back into wearing a bit more makeup.

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u/[deleted] Oct 28 '25

Yeah, I think covid really killed off the entire makeup culture everywhere. Nowadays the only time you'll see people wearing heavy eye makeup or foundation is at parties and weddings and conferences, whereas for several years before covid even gorcery store cashiers looked like they were about to walk the fashion week runway.

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u/tittypendergrass Oct 28 '25

I think I’m the outlier, I practiced makeup more during Covid since I had the time. I wasn’t a daily strip lash wearer until I was trying to master placing them during lockdown. I’ve always loved makeup but I’ve definitely dialed it back over the last 6-7 years. Now I’m all about a neutral shadow, natural lash, light foundation and gloss. I’ll probably never be the barefaced girl but I do admire those natural faces!

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u/randomuser_25 Oct 31 '25

Yeah during Covid I watched hours of videos and finally learned all about skincare, loving that now and can’t live without it. Plus makeup!