Agreed. I'm likely to notice if someone has too much (i.e. more than a little) lipstick on; I probably won't notice if someone's wearing none. Groomed and competent, with an emphasis on the latter, are what count.

Regarding whether this applies -- or should apply -- to male or female employees...we have a long way to go, but I'd just as soon have one rule that applies to all. Wear a uniform that fits and your choice of pants or a skirt, whichever you choose. Wear makeup in moderate amounts if you like, regardless of gender.

Seth