i only really started wearing makeup when i went to college. i never really wore it in high school. but now i don't like going out without it. i'm not sure how i feel about how fast i became dependent on wearing it to feel pretty. it's also just a hassle to have to set aside extra time for it in the morning. but i always do.
if i had a daughter, i'd probably let her make her own decisions about it. if she did decide to wear it, i think i would advise her on how to not over-do it.