An influencer has divided opinion by saying men “should pay” on the first date because of the investment she makes in cosmetics to look good.
Elle McNamara, from Derbyshire, has participated in the TikTok trend where creators are breaking down the hidden cost of their makeup routines.
The TikToker, who bears his name BambiDoneBeauty online, is known for her makeup and beauty videos, particularly those in which she claims to have “aged back” to appear younger at 33 than at 23.
And in his latest “GRWM” (Get Ready With Me) videoShe explained that men “should pay from the first appointment” as the total cost of her look came to £233.07.
Elle’s glowing makeup routine included products from makeup brand Fenty by Dior, Chanel and Rihanna.
Elle McNamara, 33, from Derbyshire, showed how much her makeup routine costs to get men to foot the bill on the first date.
The light-hearted video was made with a very tongue-in-cheek tone, but still highlighted that getting ready for a date as a woman can be very expensive.
However, opinions were divided online – and one commenter even went so far as to call it “sexist”.
One wrote: “I totally disagree with this cause because we choose to buy and wear makeup.
“And a single use would not equal the total amount of its purchase. But you shine! »
A second commenter added: “I hope this is a joke. you’re not wearing makeup worth £233. That would mean you used it all for one look, which is obviously not the case,” while a third said: “That makes no sense.”
The debate over who should pay on the first date is controversial and can lead to awkward situations because people have different preferences.
According to a recent poll of MailOnline readers, 40 per cent think the man should foot the bill on the first date, while 58 per cent say it should be shared. Only two percent think the woman should pay.
In another similar video, a TikTok user going by the name @naginadarling said the total cost of her makeup routine came to $1,326 (£1,042).
Again, some in the comments disagreed with his reasoning, writing: “I don’t like this argument.
“You do all this because you want to. This is not an obligation at this time.
But women were generally supportive, with some even saying the amount doesn’t include “nails, eyebrows, outfits, shoes and purse” — and should be higher.
Elle’s glowing makeup routine included products from makeup brand Fenty by Dior, Chanel and Rihanna, totaling £233.07.
It comes after a dating coach revealed he thinks the man should always pick up the bill on the first date.
Niko Emanuilidis30, is a relationship guru who frequently shares romantic advice on his TikTok account, where he has over 162,000 followers.
Recently, the New York-based love expert took to the video-sharing platform to explain why men should always foot the bill on a date.
In a viral clip, which has so far garnered more than 232,000 views, he explained that men should always put down their credit cards during the “first three to four months of a relationship.”
He captioned the video: “Men should pay.”
Niko began by explaining that in “modern dating,” many men think they should split the bill.
The TikTok trend divides opinion as it shows how much women pay daily, but others think it’s a matter of choice.
“No, you pay for the dates. You pay, you pay, and if you can’t pay, then you shouldn’t even be dating,” he said.
“You should focus on your work, your goal, and making money to the point where you can afford to date a woman and show her a good time.”
He noted that if men asked women to share costs, they should walk away since those who refused to pay for dates had “no idea of anything.”
The dating guru added: “It just shows me that you have no dating experience, you have no idea what’s masculine, what’s feminine and you’re completely dropping the ball.”