Men think women make-up

One in five men said they wanted partner would tone down on the war paint but just over half would tell them.


But honesty isn't always the best policy as one in ten of those who open their mouth were dumped soon afterwards.


Thick layers of caked-on foundation and piling on the blusher emerged as one of the biggest turn-offs.


Gloopy mascara and panda eyes caused by leaving make-up on overnight were also frowned upon.


Men also don't like false eyelashes, bright lipstick, Amy Winehouse-style eyeliner 'flicks', dark lip-liner and pencilled-in eyebrows, according to the study.


One in ten men said they liked women who wear no make-up at all


The study also found 12 per cent of women admitted wearing too much but four out of ten women nearly always put make-up on before leaving the house.


While 15 per cent admitted they wouldn't dare leave the house without some slap on and 39 per cent claimed they dreaded their husband or boyfriend seeing them before they have applied their make-up.


Almost two thirds of women admitted to wearing a full face of make-up to work most days.


Skincare experts St Ives carried out the research among 2,000 adults and a spokesman told The Daily Mail: “For many guys, makeup can act as a barrier between them and their partner, and it seems they simply prefer their women to go natural.”


“But it's interesting to see that the majority of men were reluctant to admit this to their partner.”


“This seems to be part of a bigger issue between the genders as many women also admitted they weren't happy with their skin condition.”


“So it would appear that women are wearing makeup to hide bad skin, not simply to impress the opposite sex.”


“If women felt more confident that their skin was in good condition they wouldn't need to wear so much make-up to cover up.”