Thinking about wearing makeup. Seriously.

First, post a pic of this blemish you have. You don't have to post your face, but you can crop the pic so at least I can see what we have here. As for make up, my girl uses bare essentials or someshit like that. I think it's natural or supposed to be light on the skin. I've used it sparingly when I break out and it covers stuff up well. You always see commercials on it and I see it in CVS [publix, eckerd, whatever other pharmacy there is] as well. There may be other suggestions but give this one a try. And actually now that I think of it, use it, see if it works, if not return it. CVS has a pretty lenient policy as well as Sephora.

I don't wear makeup daily, but every once in a while I use concealer or 'tinted moisturizer' (euphemism for foundation) to hide a blemish.

If the birthmark is too large or too contrasting, makeup will not work.

Since you are a man, might I recommend war paint? Now before you go all "It's for the office" think of the respect and recognition you will get from your boss when you state. "I wear this paint because I am more than a project manager, I am a project warrior. We will stay on budget, in scope and deliver on time, for this is the way of my forefathers."

You seem to have a good reason to wear it. I wouldn't hold it against you.

The worst I saw was when I was a kid at seaworld. This young guy had an awful one on his cheeks and thick course hair was growing out of it.

Post a pic. Some birthmarks can look pretty baller if accessorized properly.

You'll be in good company.

Men as vain as Douglas MacAthur wore makeup.

i say go ahead and try some cosmetic like some foundation or something. there are some products out there that are invisible when put on but can do wonders.

as for the mark itself, that looks pretty kickazz. i would (i am not you so who am i to say ?) not care about what others say and just fix my hair in a better way, lift a little more weights, build up your neck just a tad and when you hit your late 20s and early 30s you will look pretty manly. i always liked cool guys with some scar or mark on their face when i was younger when i hung out it made me look like i had some intimidating posse with me whereever i went to hang out. (when i was younger )
so in that sense, i think it looks pretty rad. in my opinion. hope this helps remotely in anyw ay

This might come off a bit rough sounding but this will do you more good than any makeup ever will.

Accept the fact that you're not perfect and get over it. Instead of being so self conscious and worried about it just go about life as if it didn't exist. By maintaining a nonchalant attitude about your skin deep problem will also bolster your self confidence too. Are people shallow? Yep. Will you get some razzing? Yep. Will people stare and say stupid things? Yep. Guess what? Their stupidity is not your problem, it's theirs and you don't need to accommodate them in any way shape or form.

Im not gonna lie, I use something (i dunno what, a base or foundation or something similar to my skin tone) on my neck area when I break out from shaving or something. Its subtle but helps. I dont know if Id do a big area though. Good luck on your quest.

it still doesnt look 'bad' . i honestly would rock that birthmark with pride. and like others say above, not give a crap what or how others respond to it. your friends and friends accept it who you are and move on. that is all you need.

lifting weights not in terms of gaining bulk, but it is hard to articulate, to gain a 'manly ' look in your later years. you look good now, but you are very young, and those (even the ones who dont gain weight well) will look more 'manly' after some years of lifting weights. it shows in their neck a bit, in their skin, and overall vascularity.


you are cutting your brother's hair, something i would never do (because i dont care to) which shows a hint of your sociality with others and your character. these things go a long way. im sure you already know and im just preaching to the choir member.
but take that ,develop your sense of style a bit, and make your hair short (imo) and continually lift some weight. nothing big nothing too heavy. and i would say the birthmark is a trump card rather than some albatross around your neck

you also look tall, from your angles in the photo, you look 6 foot? that is a good thing too. youre not a bad looking guy . actually a good looking guy.
and you facial gestures/expressions tell me you have a good heart. i can see you got some good people around you. i wouldnt give a crap about hte birthmark. dont let it rule you (but no problems in using some foundation to cover it up some if you still insist). use it to your advantage i would. i love those stories about how some guy saved a kid but in the process lost an eye or got a scar across his face and now wears a patch over the eye. those stories kick ass and the guy looks like superhero to me. of course, iwould be scared to actually lose the eye or get a scar, but conceptually i look up to that.