Beauty, Fashion & Style

Men buying makeup!

Beauty, Fashion & Style

Posted by: CafestudyAdmin

25th Oct 2013 04:43pm

A question for the men - have you ever bought makeup for your partner? Did you get the right thing? Did she like it?! And ladies - would you trust your partner to buy makeup for you? Or is it something that only you can buy for yourself. Interested to hear your opinions!


Comments 73

PROBIN
  • 11th Apr 2017 07:03am

Yes and the woman of your life will tell you what to get and when and from whom. Not a decision you make. She does that for you!

socker
  • 25th Mar 2017 11:58am

No because it would be wrong for sure.

Skylark
  • 24th Mar 2017 08:28pm

No. And Anne doesn't buy car parts for me either.

KennethS
  • 21st Nov 2016 10:12am

I know what my wife's favourite perfume is, trouble is it is bloody expensive in Australia. I usually buy perfumes etc on- line from fragrancenet.com. Highly recommend them. Top perfumes inclusive of freight from USA land here for less than 50% of the Australian retail price.

BIGTED 1954
  • 1st Oct 2016 10:27am

NO

Matt0195
  • 17th Aug 2016 02:44pm

I have done so before, she sent me a photo of the packaging when she needed it once. I made a habit of getting it while i was out and saving all the photos so when I wanted to treat her to a surprise, I knew exactly what shed want!

PukPuk
  • 21st Jun 2016 01:56am

Still wearing it - the black eye that is.

Skylark
  • 29th Sep 2015 03:45pm

Some insanely expensive moisturiser- does that count? Getting me to buy make up would be like sending Anne to buy car parts.

PGS
  • 13th Nov 2014 06:01pm

Anything I buy will go in the bin as soon as she thinks I've forgotten about it.
I've rescued so many new clothes, leather bags, cosmetics & sent them to friends in the Philippines or Thailand. At least they are appreciated there.

snaker
  • 3rd Nov 2014 11:27pm

never for myself

rajanakl
  • 13th Oct 2014 12:34pm

no never bought it for a girl

rajanakl
  • 13th Oct 2014 12:34pm

no never bought it for a girl

JPBear
  • 21st Jul 2014 02:52pm

Yes, Have bought for my wife for Birthdays and Mothers Days. She looks after everybody else and herself last. So try to spoil my wife when the opportunity arises.
She has loved what has been purchased. Stay with the safe options

Chokablok
  • 14th Jun 2014 02:08pm

Seriously, i would never trust a male to buy makeup for me. i enjoy shopping for it myself and trying it on at the shops to make sure i get the right colour tone for my skin.

Malti
  • 13th Jun 2014 09:37pm

Hi there, first of oll thanks for this query, I love my partner to buy everything for me.... Whatever from last 6 years he is bringing for me is mind blowing &&& really awesome... His choice is even harder to easily find from market.. I love him to do it for me...

Anonymous
  • 13th Jun 2014 09:27pm

I think there are some great buys and a real niche for men who like to be well groomed and take good care of their appearance. I would dare say they would spend more than some ladies and those in the know could shop a few savvy buyers under the table. would I trust him to buy me what I like or need. Some men are hopeless and need directions written down to the shop while others are resourceful at listening to hints....observing nuances and watching your reaction.

Ol
  • 11th Jun 2014 01:47pm

I think lipstick is the choice of make-up for a man to buy a woman! The other stuff is something the lady herself needs to choose! And if you do buy lipstick for a woman, then ask for some help from a female shop assistant!

Kaylawilde94
  • 10th Jun 2014 08:22pm

I think makeup is a personal choice, for your skin type - although the gesture would be nice, makeup is something that needs to be bought by the individual

Anonymous
  • 10th Jun 2014 01:00pm

I let my partner buy me makeup, he always picks colours that suit my olive skin, but sometime the foundation he picks is very oily

Anonymous
  • 9th Jun 2014 10:25pm

Yes, I will like my partner get a nice, make up...the one he may like I wear.
Men like to look at girls that beautifull and admire.so there I think they will have a good choice on selection.

Anonymous
  • 6th Jun 2014 08:10pm

I would prefer to buy myself.

Anonymous
  • 2nd Jun 2014 09:21pm

Hahah so so fun love it

Anonymous
  • 25th May 2014 08:11am

I think I would prefer buying my own makeup as I know exactly what I want and most men aren't interested in makeup and all that kind of stuff so I don't think they'd pay much attention.

Anonymous
  • 15th May 2014 08:32am

If they know your skin tone then I wouldn't be too worried about it. Moreso things like lipstick and eye shadow that would concern me.

Anonymous
  • 11th May 2014 05:53pm

I couldn't trust my man to buy my makeup... He's colour blind!!! I'd probably end up looking like the green witch from The Wizard Of Oz lol!!

Anonymous
  • 7th May 2014 04:39pm

Absolutly not lol! My man would have no idea, he'd probably buy blue eye shadow and god knows what colour lipstick!

Instnx
  • 30th Apr 2014 11:01pm

I have bought my man facial moisturisers especially after shaving, he is addicted to looking fresh haha! On the other hand I probably don't trust him selecting my makeup as he would consider price over brand names haha!

mickey(;
  • 29th Apr 2014 11:54am

sure would, it shouldnt matter what it is or if it suits its the thought that counts!

Anonymous
  • 29th Apr 2014 07:07am

My partner has never brought make up for me without me being there, and no I will not trust him to go out and get me anything because he does not know anything about it.

Anonymous
  • 24th Apr 2014 03:01pm

yeah i have bought makeup for my girl and she liked it too. but first you need to know her interest on makeup and things she regularly uses.

Anonymous
  • 24th Apr 2014 01:01pm

If you tell your partner what brand and what colour the packet or bottle E.G. then the men can just ask an assistant to get it for them so they cant get it wrong or even take a photo with an iphone

Anonymous
  • 12th Apr 2014 08:01pm

I don't think men should buy makeup for women. Women know what they're doing. Men would get too confused with what to buy because there are so many different products and then theres the brushes and it gets too out of control.It would be different however if you and a partner went shopping together and the women chose her makeup and the man offered to pay for at.

kopisurvey
  • 11th Apr 2014 11:23pm

men should stay away from buying make up products unless they have given specific details.

Anonymous
  • 10th Apr 2014 09:06am

Is always lovely have something from your darling. I think if you buy anything for your partner, you sure have to know what products she like and want she want for her self, or you can go to lots and all sort of troubles. If you want it as a present is also value go together trough some make-up magazine or book or even shop, before go for shopping to give you idea for something new what she will like to try+ will be surprising and special.
Or other way I can recommend just take her to the shop and let her pick up to the bagged you want. Then she has what she want and maybe also what she need. + for sure she will have all what she like and will love you for that.

Anonymous
  • 29th Mar 2014 12:49am

No no no

Anonymous
  • 29th Mar 2014 12:44am

never...

Anonymous
  • 27th Mar 2014 12:00am

perhaps iam living in the old ages where no no no makeup is for women and only women i dont understand why men need to take it to that next level and join in on the fun

PBC
  • 25th Mar 2014 07:51pm

Nope & never, but have been known to a voucher)

Anonymous
  • 15th Mar 2014 08:39pm

I wouldn't mind, it shows that he's actually interested in things i like.

Anonymous
  • 15th Mar 2014 09:00am

Well i would trust them to buy me makeup as long as they knew exactly what i wanted.

Anonymous
  • 14th Mar 2014 03:14pm

I think a men can buy make up for his partner. She would defiantly let him know what she wants and even if he gets something she didn't want, when have you heard a girl complain about make up. Just let him know better next time.

Anonymous
  • 13th Mar 2014 09:43am

My partner knows me well enough to know the colour of make-up I require, what brand and everything. I do trust him to but it for me.

Clint Marchant
  • 11th Mar 2014 08:53am

No way that's no mans land if you get it wrong your a dick or she will be polite and throw it away when your not looking, much safer to get a voucher on this one

Back2basics
  • 10th Mar 2014 09:06pm

There is a lot to buying makeup, colour, skin type, matt, gloss need I say more. Not sure my man would be up on it enough to trust him to get it right.

Anonymous
  • 3rd Mar 2014 01:49pm

I would trust my partner to get the right stuff. He has a good eye for colour and contrast and knows what I am comfortable in wearing.

Manvi
  • 25th Feb 2014 02:51pm

I think men can buy perfect make up shades for their partners but the fairly get confused with the variety and their names such as blush on, eye shadow, etc...

Mooch222
  • 20th Feb 2014 12:01am

I bought makeup for my girlfriend just recently, it was a different brand to what she usually buys but she said she liked it.

naomes
  • 18th Feb 2014 01:36pm

my partner has brought me makeup before and its totally fine, his fie with it as well so i dont see the promblem.

Michaellian
  • 3rd Feb 2014 07:55pm

No I never buy makeup for anyone. Probably because the ladies never trust me with all these makeup stuffs.

Anonymous
  • 25th Apr 2014 05:13pm
No I never buy makeup for anyone. Probably because the ladies never trust me with all these makeup stuffs.

I know a lot of men that will not buy make-up for girls because they simply believe that females are more beautiful without it. I would trust a male but they would more than likely be nervous and stuff it up.

wayne1
  • 1st Feb 2014 08:37am

easy just take her with you and get her to pick what she want then you pay for it then you know youve got it right so next time you know what to get

Anonymous
  • 31st Jan 2014 12:58am

I would never enter this Territory to begin with as i know nothing regarding makeup.

Hol94
  • 30th Jan 2014 11:00pm

I wouldnt trust my partner to buy makeup for me. He'd buy the worst cheapest rubbish that I wouldnt use. I like to take my time when buying makeup and make sure im happy with what im buying

Anonymous
  • 29th Jan 2014 03:02pm

I have bought makeup for a partner, Unfortunately I purchased the wrong shade of blush, safe to say i was not sent back to mess up again.

Anonymous
  • 28th Jan 2014 12:16pm

Men buying makeup...no way! I would never ask a man to buy my makeup, nor would he want to, but I'm sure there are some out there that do. Its personal womans business I think!

Anonymous
  • 2nd Feb 2014 03:56pm
No I never buy makeup for anyone. Probably because the ladies never trust me with all these makeup stuffs.

I agree, I just think it's a fun girl thing to do on your own. Plus most of us are very picky of what we use.

shanti
  • 26th Jan 2014 07:54pm

My husband will pick up a shade of lipstick for e that he likes as a present. Its similar to when he buys me earings. Its lovely. Its also nice stepping out of my comfort zone to wear something I wouldn't have chosen for myself. Gives me more variety

Anonymous
  • 26th Jan 2014 03:05pm

I love it when men bought a make up for me most of the time my partner always get the good quality and brand which I love the most

Anonymous
  • 25th Jan 2014 09:33am

Yeah, I bought some cosmetic products for my partner before. Sometimes i cannot get the right thing because some of them are not suitable for my partner's skin types. Sometimes she likes it and sometimes don't. I think the best solution is to take her with me and let her choose the one she likes.

ninna
  • 4th Dec 2013 02:37am

My son borrowed some of my foundation to cover up some scars on his face after a skateboarding accident took off much of his face & he had some nasty scars from it. Was the one & only time ever but to this day he still uses my hair products even at age 21.
I don't have a partner but if I did I would not trust a man to choose the right product, it is something I prefer to do my self even if it is online at times.

Malti
  • 13th Jun 2014 09:45pm
My son borrowed some of my foundation to cover up some scars on his face after a skateboarding accident took off much of his face & he had some nasty scars from it. Was the one & only time ever but...

Dear nina very sad to hear that, but may be he s allergic to products which he used, but tell him to try some herbal product rather than using chemical, hope he will recover soon,,,,,, cheers

flower52
  • 19th Nov 2013 08:39pm

If my partner knows what i need as in black eye liner or Mascara black then yes but i think if my partner was to pick the colors i needed then that's a different story he would never be able decide he knows he would be wrong so wouldn't even try.

kreative
  • 18th Nov 2013 10:39pm

I prefer to buy my own make up but hubby can buy perfume, clothes and underwear now that he knows my likes and dislikes. Make up is very particular with getting correct shades, qualities etc. Unless I send him with a specific brand, colour and such.

r43026a
  • 12th Nov 2013 10:44pm

I have purchased such items for my partner with great success. I have also purchased her underware and she remarked that the items that I had purchased were the best that she had ver had, maybe she was being extremely polite!

Malti
  • 13th Jun 2014 09:42pm
My son borrowed some of my foundation to cover up some scars on his face after a skateboarding accident took off much of his face & he had some nasty scars from it. Was the one & only time ever but...

Hey no that's not true... May be she really like it what she is getting from her part er

Anonymous
  • 30th Jan 2014 10:38pm
I have purchased such items for my partner with great success. I have also purchased her underware and she remarked that the items that I had purchased were the best that she had ver had, maybe she...

Just be careful that your partner is in fact being nice and doesn't want to hurt your feelings! a man purchasing such things as makeup, underwear and tampons is very pleasing for a female shows that there is love and will do anything she is in need of. considering you brought her make up which is hard for a male to do she wouldnt want to hurt your feelings

Clint Marchant
  • 7th Nov 2013 10:09pm

Men buying makeup for a lady is as dangerious as buying a dress be very carefull and do your research

Malti
  • 13th Jun 2014 09:40pm
Men buying makeup for a lady is as dangerious as buying a dress be very carefull and do your research

Sorry dear but if u really know & love your partner it's very easy to impress her with her kind of brands && styles....
Hope u got me

Malti
  • 13th Jun 2014 09:40pm
Men buying makeup for a lady is as dangerious as buying a dress be very carefull and do your research

Sorry dear but if u really know & love your partner it's very easy to impress her with her kind of brands && styles....
Hope u got me

Back2basics
  • 10th Mar 2014 09:09pm
Men buying makeup for a lady is as dangerious as buying a dress be very carefull and do your research

Yes it is dangerous ground true I would be gobsmacked if my man got it right and very impressed

Lollipops
  • 19th Nov 2013 12:02pm
Men buying makeup for a lady is as dangerious as buying a dress be very carefull and do your research

I find I must agree with petrolhead, in my opinion letting a man buy your make up for you is almost certainly dangerous.unless he know exactly what to buy and which brand it should be. otherwise it is like sending him to the grocery store to buy fat free milk and having him return with skim (so NOT the same thing)because he couldn't find the fat free milk or the store was out of stock. So no, if you ask me a situation like this just spells trouble with a capital 'T' the exception of course is a make up artist or... if he once upon a time worked part time in the beauty industry... But really ladies how many of those are there out there?

dook
  • 28th Oct 2013 11:31am

I have bought makeup for my partner, i got the right thing as she was pretty prescriptive as to what she likes, she did like it, i even bought her some other makeup whilst i was there, did some research and get the right thing too!

Anonymous
  • 28th Mar 2014 12:26pm
I have bought makeup for my partner, i got the right thing as she was pretty prescriptive as to what she likes, she did like it, i even bought her some other makeup whilst i was there, did some...

HEY DOOK ! next time you should buy her a lipstick and trust me she will be very happy because even a lady have thousands of shades of lipstick but still she want more:)

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