• Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter
My Women Stuff
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
    • For PR
  • Budget Beauty »
    • Save & Splurge
  • Makeup »
    • Eyes »
      • Brow pencil
      • Mascara
      • Eyeshadow
      • Eyeliner
    • Face »
      • BB Cream
      • Blush
      • Bronzer
      • CC Cream
      • Concealer
      • Foundation »
        • Cream Foundation
        • Liquid Foundation
        • Cushion Foundation
      • Highlighter
      • Loose Powder
    • Lips »
      • Lip Gloss
      • Lipstick
      • Lipbalm
    • Makeup Brushes
  • Skincare »
    • Cleanser »
      • Cleansing Balm
      • Cleansing Cream
      • Cleansing Gel
      • Cleansing Milk
      • Cleansing Oil
      • Cleansing Water
      • Makeup Remover
    • Mask
    • Moisturiser
    • Scrubs
    • Serum »
      • Vitamin C
      • Retinol
    • Sunscreen
    • Toner/Lotion
    • Treatment »
      • Acne
      • Anti-Aging
      • Brightening/Whitening
      • Hydrating
    • Bath & Body »
      • Body Lotion
      • Body oil
      • Hair
      • Shower Gel
    • Facial Oils
  • Tips »
    • Tips & Discussions
    • Blogging Tips
  • Lifestyle »
    • Cooking at Chez PB
    • Beauty Services »
      • Hair Salon
      • Facial
      • Spa
    • Fashion »
      • Bags
      • Jewellery
      • Shoes
    • Home
  • Brands
  • Product Reviews
    • Beauty hor d’oeuvres
Home » Interesting Discussions » Your Say: Do you feel that your skincare routine is something you prefer to do in private?

Your Say: Do you feel that your skincare routine is something you prefer to do in private?

August 14, 2019 Paris B 14 Comments

I had an interesting discussion with a friend recently about the act of putting on skincare during your skincare routine, and whether it was something that people do, or are wont to do, in private.

skincare routine private

It amused me enough, that I thought it would be interesting to see what YOU might think! 😀 After all, if you’re reading this post, and therefore my blog, you would be doing your skincare routine at least twice a day.

Do you prefer keeping that aspect of your life private, doing it in the bathroom, before emerging, like a caterpillar from its cocoon; or are you comfortable doing your skincare routine in front of someone else, be it a friend or significant other? Let me know! 🙂

Do you keep it private?

I found it amusing, because my friend was of the opinion that putting on skincare, or doing your skincare routine, is a rather intimate act, and therefore, something that people might feel more comfortable doing in private.

Perhaps, it is to do with the act itself, if you take the time to appreciate and massage your products into your skin. The act of massage is in and of itself something that can be deemed or perceived to be a sensual act. That, coupled with the textures and scents of your lotions and creams, as you slowly work them into your skin, might be perceived to be alluring.

For some therefore, they may perceive that the act of doing their skincare routine, taking time to massage products into the skin and to layer it on, maybe something better done in private, at least away from a significant other. Perhaps, even as a form of self-pampering ‘me-time’.

There are some people also, that I know perceive the act of putting on their skincare to be a private thing, because they are uncomfortable allowing other people to see them with bare skin.

It might come down to an issue of low self-confidence, or perceived imperfections on their skin, or just how they look without some makeup on, that they feel uncomfortable showing. We can only put our skincare on, on bare skin, so this is something some people might prefer to do in private.

travel skincare change routine

Are you comfortable doing your routine in front of someone else?

On the other hand, you have me, for whom none of these thoughts ever crossed my mind! LOL! 😛

I’ve always viewed my skincare routine as that – a daily routine. Something I do daily, that is so much a part of my day and of me, that I find it almost mechanical in my approach.

How I do it isn’t mechanical. I enjoy the process, and luxuriate in the pampering. But I view it clinically, as something process-driven. I’d never thought of it any other way!

Part of it I think is due to the fact that I keep my skincare products outside my bathroom. For this reason, barring cleansing, everything else takes place outside the bathroom.

RELATED READING: Do you keep your skincare products in your bathroom? Should you? READ HERE

Perhaps, it is also to do with what I do i.e. I blog, and I have not been afraid to put up bare-faced photos on my blog. I also periodically share how I do my skincare routine on Instagram Stories. In that sense, having, for want of a better phrase, ‘lived in the public eye’, I did not view the act of putting on skincare or doing a skincare routine, as something very private.

While I won’t be out there doing it in public either (except for IG stories 😛 ) I suppose I don’t shy away from doing my skincare routine in front of strangers, or family and friends.

So this leads me to my question as to what you think.

Do you view the act of putting on your skincare or doing your skincare routine as something you’d much rather do in private? Or is it something you are comfortable doing in front of someone else?

I’d be curious to hear what you think! And if you find this as amusing as I do 😀

Paris B

Share10
Tweet4
Pin
14 Shares
14 Insightful comments ... Read or JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Share10
Tweet4
Pin
14 Shares

YOU MAY FIND THESE THESE POSTS HELPFUL TOO!

About Paris B

Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

PREVIOUS POST: Making sense of new scents: Jo by Jo Loves and Jo Loves Green Orange & Coriander
NEXT POST: I think the Laura Mercier Rouge Essential Silky Crème Lipstick might be a lipstick wardrobe essential

14 comments ... Read or JOIN THE DISCUSSION

  1. Runatuk says

    August 14, 2019 at 10:22 am

    I thought this was interesting, and made me think about where and how I do my skincare routine. I personally prefer to keep it private. I do keep my skincare in my bathroom, so I usually just follow up with it after my shower, or after washing my face. But I do feel a little uncomfortable doing my routine in front of my SO. I never quite put my finger on it, but I think your friend has a point!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      August 22, 2019 at 11:36 am

      I think my friend will feel very validated by your view! LOL!

      Reply
  2. K says

    August 14, 2019 at 11:10 am

    I always do my skincare out of the bathroom, as I take too long, and bending and squinting at the bathroom mirror is difficult.

    I don’t need privacy for almost all routines, but there is one thing I need to do in absolute privacy, doing the brows. I do this daily and if needed, I will hide in the bathroom, bend and squint for this routine only.

    I simply can’t get a satisfactory brows if others are around. Weird huh, considering I’m really good at brows from daily practice.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      August 22, 2019 at 11:37 am

      That’s interesting K, that you feel the need for privacy to do your brows. My brows often end up wonky too, but I think it’s because I’m more self-conscious about putting on makeup than skincare, to be honest! I can never seem to put my makeup on right with people watching LOL!

      Reply
  3. Adrienne says

    August 14, 2019 at 2:07 pm

    Wow I never thought of it at all. Make up on the other hand, is something I don’t do in the public but in front of my hubby and daughters, I apply both skincare and make up. I am curious if I might feel conscious now next tine I put on my face cream, eye cream, lip balm and tube mask (transparent ones) in the plane. When I flew red eye, I used sheet mask too :p

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      August 22, 2019 at 11:38 am

      HAHA I’ve done the sheet mask thing on a plane too in the past. These days, I prefer to use an overnight/sleeping mask instead, so it doesn’t look half as obvious. But I do do my skincare on board, on a long flight. It doesn’t feel weird, but then, maybe it’s because I’m sort of used to it

      Reply
  4. Nehha says

    August 14, 2019 at 3:20 pm

    Honestly, there is only one person I’m comfortable doing my routine in front of, and that is my mom. I just find it very unnerving when there’s someone staring at you- I can’t even do a mask in front of someone else, oddly enough.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      August 22, 2019 at 11:39 am

      That’s not odd Nehha! It’s exactly what my friend is talking about – how it is something a little more private. But I think we all have different tolerances towards privacy and exposure, and there’s no right or wrong way about it!

      Reply
      • Nehha says

        August 25, 2019 at 8:39 pm

        Agreed. 😀

        Reply
  5. Patricia says

    August 26, 2019 at 5:39 am

    That is an interesting question. I have no inconvenience on doing it so in front of someone else but I guess I would rather prefer be on my own while doing it.
    My teenage boys are used to see me with sheet masks on, but that is all. It surprised them a bit when they were little but now is just normal. In fact I think that it has made them concern about skincare and most of all, sunscreen.
    Greetings to you all my friends, from Spain.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      Hi Patricia, thanks for weighing in. I think most of us do prefer to take that time to be by ourselves, just to practice a little self-care. It’s nice to get away from people for a while and that’s a good job on educating your sons! Boys should learn to care for their skin too, if only just to wear sunscreen 🙂

      Reply
    • Paris B says

      February 6, 2020 at 10:13 am

      Hi Patricia, well done on educating your boys on the benefits of using sunscreen! You can never start too young!

      Reply
  6. Firn says

    October 1, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    I am fine doing my routine in public or in private. My routines nowadays are very simple so there isn’t much to see. I do have to shower at the gym most days before work so I have to do my morning routine there (which is just to apply sunscreen and mascara).

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      April 2, 2020 at 11:51 am

      Well, at least we’re doing our routines and keeping our skin healthy. Doesn’t matter what others think 😉

      Reply

Comment Policy:At MWS we love reading your comments. However, if you are new to leaving comments you may benefit from reading the comment policy first.

What's your view? Share it! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

My Women Stuff by Paris B

Welcome to My Women Stuff, a beauty blog based in Malaysia, written by veteran blogger, Paris B. What you can expect is honesty, critical views & a healthy dose of shared life lessons sprinkled amongst beauty product reviews. What you shouldn't expect is a page filled with unnecessary narcissistic photos. MWS is a blog for those who love to read, because we love to write! Read More about MWS and Paris B

Subscribe for weekly updates of all published content

BEAUTY & LIFE TIPS

protect skin after sun

Sun damaging your skin? Here’s how I protect mine after prolonged sun exposure

expensive skincare worth it

Your Say: Is expensive skincare ever worth it?

stay alive

2021 Life Mantra : Stay Alive!

Instagram @parisbmws – You don’t know what you’re missing

Now we’re back in lockdown, the only beauty item Now we’re back in lockdown, the only beauty item worth using besides skincare is perfume 😅 Happy 100 years of Chanel No. 5! 🥳 One of the most iconic scents in this last century. Anyone out there a fan? 🥰
#chanelfragrance #n5 #n5100years #parisbmws #chanelmalaysia #chanellove #welovecoco #chanelbeauty
Pondering the eternal question of whether expensiv Pondering the eternal question of whether expensive products are worth it 😅 On the blog 👆🏻
#chanelskincare #chanelmalaysia #sulwhasoo #sulwhasoomalaysia #drunkelephant #diorskincare #esteelaudermalaysia #luxurybeauty #luxuryskincare #parisbmws #ontheblog #beautybloggermy #over40skincare #skincareenthusiast #skincareblogger
Apparently elephants would eat the fruit of the ma Apparently elephants would eat the fruit of the marula tree and they’d get drunk 🤣 Trying out this #drunkelephant Marula oil. Very popular but worth the hype? On the blog! 
#marulaoil #sephora #sephoramy #cleanskincare #naturalskincare #parisbmws #skincarereview #malaysianbeautyblogger #beautybloggermalaysia #skincareblog #over40skincare #facialoil #drunkelephantmalaysia
I remember when I first tried the #antipodesskinca I remember when I first tried the #antipodesskincare Aura Manuka Honey Mask. It blew my mind away! Soothes skin. Boosts hydration and just makes you feel like you have the best skin ever! Not kidding. If you have a spot or irritated skin, it calms it down and helps get rid of your spots too. Honey is anti bacterial after all, so it’s a great multitasker. 
I also love the Manuka Honey Skin brightening Day Cream. It’s light but creamy and sinks into the skin. I’ve reviewed them both on the blog in the past. If you run a search for Antipodes, you’d also notice how much I love the brand! 😁
I’m super late with this but if you’re planning to purchase any of these 3 Manuka honey items from TNS Skinlab, the code MYWSTUFF10 will give you an extra 10% off (until tomorrow 31 Dec) I highly recommend grabbing the Aura mask. You’ll never want to be without (I always have a backup!) 
Thanks for the gift @tnsskinlab and I must apologise for my tardiness 😩 I’ll learn to cope better from next week! 
Now I have to scuttle and write my year end musings. Some traditions must be kept! 😜
Tell me your fave Antipdoes skincare product! 
#antipodesnz #greenbeautycommunity #cleanbeautyproducts #organicskincare #naturalskincare #tnsskinlab #parisbmws #malaysiablogger #malaysiabeautyblogger #over40skincare #brightestskinever
It’s my first year doing retail and honestly, I’d never been so busy! The year-end rush is unreal! But busy is good, right? At least that’s what I tell myself 😂
While I pack up gift boxes of treats for doggies 🐶 (I’ve tied so many ribbons I’ve finally started to get it right!) #loccitanemalaysia makes it easy to shop for humans 😅 at experienceloccitane.com with their L’Occitane en Demande service. Place your order, and pick up in store or have it delivered. 
Had a bit of breather today and put together a little video. Blink and miss my little monster 🐶 helping me shop! Not sponsored but I did receive a gift from L’Occitane, for which my sun-exposed, dry dog-walking skin thanks you! 
Haven’t done any Christmas shopping this year. It has only just struck me that it’s but mere days away! 😨 Have you done yours? 
#make2020better #newwayofgifting #loccitanegifting #loccitaneendemande #loccitane #loccitanemy #loccitaneenprovence #giftofnature #parisbmws #notsponsoredijustliketheirproducts #loccitaneshoweroil
As much as I enjoyed using this #antipodesskincare As much as I enjoyed using this #antipodesskincare product, it left me quite confused about what to make of it. It’s up on the blog. 
#antipodesnz #organicskincare #newzealandskincare #antipodesblessing #antipollutionskincare #veganskincare #greenbeauty #tnsskinlab #parisbmws #over40skincare #over40blogger #skincareblog #skincareblogger #veganbeautyproducts
Join over 9500 followers on Instagram

ABOUT ME · CONTACT ME · DISCLAIMER & COPYRIGHT · PRIVACY · ARCHIVES

© Copyright MY WOMEN STUFF 2007 - 2019 · All Rights Reserved