I totally relate to this and would add that I think people are trying to trick me when they give me compliments. I always ask myself, "what are they trying to get from me?" For me, that comes from sexual abuse and ridicule.

I've had people compliment me when I dress well and wear makeup. It feels like they are trying to convince me that I should always dress that way. Fat chance buffalo breath! I'll do what I have to do, but most often, I'm doing what's comfortable and possible for me if I can.

Splitimage, I can't see you, but I've been privileged to know your head and your heart and you are, indeed, beautiful - makeup or no makeup!