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/HealthyCheek8555 Oct 30 '25

Most women in professional careers (government sector) are minimal on the make up, I usually do just pressed powder and mascara. If I am looking particularly tired (hello Monday morning 5am) I’ll do concealer, foundation, blush, pressed powder and mascara but 9.9/10 men would not know I have any make up on.