The only way I'd agree with the manager would be if OP works at a makeup store/kiosk, but a simple yes would have sufficed. The fact that OP felt the need to ask leads me to believe that she does work at a makeup store, but I'm never gonna know for sure. FYL for having a bitch as a manager though.

people who are saying "the shouldn't be a requirement" are retarded. if OP is working in the restaurant industry then image is everything. guests want to go into a nice building and be served by a good looking server, I see some girls walk out with $200 plus in tips. in fact, most establishments would want their staff looking their best if they're dealing with customers. the "so for you, yes" comment was a little harsh, but if the company has a certain physical standard that has to be upheld it's entirely the manager's right to make OP wear make up. when I started working in the front part of a restaurant I had to cut my hair, and honestly I look way better now and feel way more confident. OP should use this as an excuse to better herself.

Awwww!!! Rude! Sorry for you OP

Snap, OP, oh snap.

I had a male boss tell me "your job is to look good," one day when I had been running late and wore no make up / threw my hair up.

Wow, sorry you have to work for such a bitch.

At least you're pretty with make-up. Don't focus on the bad, otherwise you'll never be happy. I work hard to focus on the good in my life.

What a bitch, I'd never want to work for someone like that. I'm sure you look fine with or without make-up anyways. She seems like a terrible boss.

Sue her you actually can, she emotionally abused you in the work place and was discriminating against your appearance. That should be good for a promotion for you a firing for her a $50,000 settlement and job security for as long as you want.

The job was bussing at a semi fancy restauranto