This statistic shows the results of a 2017 survey in which female make-up wearers in the United Kingdom (UK) were asked why they usually use face make-up products, such as foundation, concealer, powder and blush. Out of the women surveyed, 73 percent said that they use face make-up to look better, making this the most common reason in the provided list. Other popular explanations for face make-up use are for boosting confidence (58 percent) and hiding flaws (46 percent).
Why do you usually use face makeup (foundation, concealer, powder, blush etc.)?
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Statista. (2017). Why do you usually use face makeup (foundation, concealer, powder, blush etc.)?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/720827/reasons-for-women-s-face-make-up-use-united-kingdom-uk/
Statista. "Why Do You Usually Use Face Makeup (Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush Etc.)?." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Jun 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/720827/reasons-for-women-s-face-make-up-use-united-kingdom-uk/
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Why do you usually use face makeup (foundation, concealer, powder, blush etc.)? [Graph], Statista, June 1, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/720827/reasons-for-women-s-face-make-up-use-united-kingdom-uk/
