The physical stuff--I don't let it bother me. My features are OK, but I have a bad complexion and have always had acne and my face is always very red due to blood vessels near the surface and I have really dark circles under my eyes and it is not because I don't get enough sleep. I am done worrying about this stuff. I could stand to lose some weight, which is something I could change if I worked hard at it. I don't know--it's just all not that important to me (except for the extra weight, which has a negative effect on my health). I am getting a divorce so I don't have a man I am trying to impress. I'm not sure I'll ever have another relationship again. I just am not in the mindset to try to impress men with my looks. I have male friends and co-workers and they seem to be able to talk and work with me without vomiting.

As for the comment that some men say they don't like make-up. I think in general they are not referring to foundation. Most men wouldn't even know what "foundation" was if you told them you used it. I think when they say they don't like make-up, they mean they don't like an unnatural look or anything overdone, or maybe the eye make-up and lipstick--things that are within their ability to notice.

As for talent, it has been my experience that the successful in life don't necessarily have talent but they are hard workers, and have motivation, and often such things as being conscientious and being responsible (showing up for work on time, always finishing a job when you say you will, sticking to a project and not giving up even if you get frustrated, etc.). I think these count for more than raw talent. That has been my experience.