Women Ask if Going to Work Makeup-Free Is ‘Unprofessional’Experts Weigh In [Video]

The debate over whether not wearing makeup in the workplace is “unprofessional” has gained attention on TikTok, where women have been questioning societal norms around makeup and professionalism.

Several viral videos have brought this issue to the forefront. In March, TikTok user Melissa (@mel_weave) questioned, “Does wearing makeup to work make a difference?” after attending a job interview without makeup. Melissa said the recruiter told her she “hadn’t put enough effort” into her appearance for the role she was interviewing for.

Commenting on the video, which has had over 888,000 views, TikToker Jenny Freeman said, “that honestly feels like discrimination,” while another user, @tawnyrobinette, sided with the recruiter, saying, “appearance at an interview is everything.”

Payton Leihgeber (@littleburgers) shared a viral clip about her experience of going to the office without makeup because she was running late and makeup was causing her skin to break out.

“I did not wear makeup to the office today,” …