Does this happen to anyone?

Very few guys I know would wear foundation to cover up acne, so I think you're response (especially considering the dysphoria that wearing makeup would cause for you) isn't atypical at all.

 

^ This

 

Recently I was going to wear some eye liner, but I looked at it and started getting anxiety, so you're not alone.

That being said, I know quite a few cismen who wear makeup/eye liner. So it really depends on the person. In your case though, makeup makes you dysphoric so it's normal for you to act like that when someone suggests you wear it. I would probably react the same way if someone told me I should wear makeup.

 

I agree with what others have said. Very few men wear makeup, so I think that reaction is normal.

 

Honestly, I'm kind of in your boat.

I say "kind of" when I talk about acne. I have some terrible acne and have had it for years. It's way diminished now, but still prevalent.

If I didn't have said acne, I actually might consider doing makeup. But I know exactly what that would do to your pores, which is the complete opposite of what you'd be shooting for. I've been washing my face and body with Oxy along with Neutrogena Naturals. That stuff seems to really do the trick.

 

I pretty much never wear makeup myself and I don't know a single guy who wouldn't have a similar reaction.

 

That's the nature of the beast named dysphoria. It might seem insignificant to your mom, but the pain is valid. As difficult as it is, I try to step back and think before and if I respond to what angers me. You'd be surprised about the things I've flipped over. Then again I nearly wanted to hold a party when my feet were big enough for my fave brand of shoes. It's amusing to be happy over such trivial things.

I don't know many guys that wear makeup, or maybe I don't notice! I used to wear eyeliner and that's the extent of my makeup expertise. The only thing that made me dysphoric about it was my mom saying she's pleased I'm taking an interest in my appearance. She even offered to apply it. I told her thanks, but no thanks, I'm an adult. It's difficult to pull off. Who knows.

 

Maybe you could see a dermatologist who would treat the problem insteaf of covering it with make up.

 

I don't think it is her way to push you into being a girl.

It is her way how to deal with it. After applying the makeup the problem is partly solved. Actually....

There are two problems. The acne and the fact that other people can see it. Your mother decided to solve the latter one. Then... there are two different problems. You being trans and other people seeing it. And what is your mother doing? See?

 

She is "covering" you with girls' clothes to hide the problem.

 

Oh, make-up is very triggering. I remember having to wear eyeliner for special occasions and I just felt so dirty.
As for cover-up, I only use it when I really need to. I don't put it all over my face just the area that needs it; and when there's no need for it I don't do it at all.

I'm sorry your mom is pushing you with this so much. That has got to be really annoying and tiring.