Makeup and Fencing

[cornflower]

Do any of you actually wear makeup under your mask when you fence? Once, somebody made fun of me for wearing mascara and eyeliner (water-proof, mind you). Is it at all unusual for girls to wear makeup while fencing? I'm not saying that I wear full-out makeup, lipstick, blush or whatever, but what do you girls/women think (oh, and the men too, if it applies)?

[40Saberthieves]

Originally Posted by cornflower

Do any of you actually wear makeup under your mask when you fence? Once, somebody made fun of me for wearing mascara and eyeliner (water-proof, mind you). Is it at all unusual for girls to wear makeup while fencing? I'm not saying that I wear full-out makeup, lipstick, blush or whatever, but what do you girls/women think (oh, and the men too, if it applies)?

There was a girl on a rival team that had so much makeup on that she looked like a picasso painting. Quite hideous.

Im not really sure if most girls wear makeup or not.

[fixxmyweapon]

nope, i dont. why bother if you are just gonna get all grodie anyway? my friend used to but ended up getting concealer all up ons the inside of her bib for her mask. maybe, if anything, eyeliner. but thats about it.

[mrbiggs]

I wear mascara, rouge, eyeliner, and lipstick.

And I'm a guy!

No, really, I don't wear any makeup. I don't know why you would, I mean, it's not like you're looking good anyway, and everybody understands that. I think it's pretty unusual, but hey, whatever floats your boat.

[Peach]

When I take my mask off at the club my hair is wet and standing on end, and my face is red and covered with sweat. I'm already a vision of loveliness. What do I need makeup for?

Men perspire, horses sweat, and ladies glow. I'm a durn neon bulb by that standard.

[pacer]

Since I usually go to the club right after work, I end up wearing make-up when I fence. But when I go to a tournament my decision is do I want people asking me if I feel okay (the result of no makeup) or risk the raccoon look(from wearing make up and having eye makeup run). My solution is tinted moisturizer and waterproof mascara. (it's so dry here in Denver that I need moisturizer no matter what.)

[VorpalCat]

I wear makeup maybe twice a year so my 'I don't wear makeup to fence' doesn't count. But from the whole ten seconds I've spent reflecting on the question with regard to past clubmates, my recollection seems to be that if it was already on, it stayed on (i.e. no face-washing before fencing in the evening). I can't imagine putting makeup on just to go sweat it right off again (tourneys, ex.) but then, I've never been very good at that aspect of girlieness anyway so what do I know?

[ebonylevin]

My sister quit fencing because her makeup kept running. I think that was the excuse or else that she might *shock,horror* get A muscle. Meh makeup who needs it it? a paper bag does just fine for me.

[cornflower]

a paper bag?? for what? in place of makeup?

[cornflower]

Ooh yeah I do that kinda stuff... tinted moisturizer SO rocks. Oh man. It just makes your skin gloooow.


Geez... I just shocked myself with my own shallowness ...

[ebonylevin]

Originally Posted by cornflower

a paper bag?? for what? in place of makeup?

In place of a mask- makes me parry better. lol. No, thats what I'm told I should wear by my lovely sister. Cant you just feel the love in our family?

[fencergal33]

There's a girl in a rival club who always wears a TON of eyeliner when she fences. Our team affectionately calls her "Rocky" (Think Rocky Raccoon.) Not flattering or attractive in the slightest. Why wear make-up when you're just gonna sweat it off? And....if you aren't sweating it off, you aren't working hard enough.

[cornflower]

Well... there ARE some quite good waterproof products out there!!

[fencergal33]

Apparently this girl hasn't found them.

[HillBilly]

go ebay...

[Sarah]

I used to wear makeup, but now I go for a more natural look (for instance only coverup from whole foods! OH my gosh... it smells so, so good! lavender!!) I'd wear makeup to fencing, and then within the first bout it's gone. The only point to it was to look nice at first.

[HillBilly]

And get all the hot guys at fencing... ?

[eekoloops]

I knew a girl on the team in College who always wore make up. She never seemed bothered by it and no one mentioned it. One day she took off her mask and looked for a moment like a supermodel -- I guess for that moment it was worth it -- but not for anything else.

[scarlet_woman156k]

Makeup when you fence? Huh? You're fencing, not trying to get picked up! Or are you, hmmm. Considering I've got a nasty mask *covering* my face most of the time I'm at fencing, what's the point anyway? Yuk!

We need to be self aware when we fence, not self conscious, ladies.

You can "make up" for it (hehe) when you're not fencing. It's always funny when I'm wearing "civilian" clothing, the male fencers are usually in shock/have some sort of comment when I'm not all nasty from fencing. Damn, I didn't know I looked that bad when I'm fencing, I guess I should be thankful I clean up pretty well. I guess when you're married, you could give two sh!ts about what you look like while your practicing/working out, because I already have the best guy in the world.

[Sarah]

Originally Posted by HillBilly

And get all the hot guys at fencing... ?

I don't need any 'hot' guys. I'm happy with myself, and already have a guy . I wear the makeup to feel good about myself.

One time, my club had an awards party and you were supposed to be dressed up, so I did, and no one recognized me. It was sad... I always pull my hair back, so when I put it down, they were all saying 'wow, I never knew that you were this nice looking.. would you dance with me?' it really, really scared me.. I guess that I just look dreadful while fencing. Either that or the guys at my club were shallow... *shrugs* hehe, If I cared, I'd work on it, but I don't so, I won't.