It is generally accepted that women wear makeup to attract the attention of men. However, many techniques and means cause real horror among the representatives of the strong half of humanity. In order not to scare off potential fans, you should avoid some common mistakes and carefully evaluate the result in the mirror.
Clear contouring
In an effort to make the face thin and embossed, girls generously use darkening and lightening agents: powders, bronzers, blush. However, makeup that emphasizes certain areas requires special skill. Inexperienced contrasting strokes will not make the nose look graceful and will not hide chubby cheeks. Non-professional contouring will turn your face into a clown mask and really scare the gentleman.
Highlighted fake eyelashes
Lusciously curled, thick and fluffy eyelashes look great. But too long, curly trimmed or unusually colored overhead copies are best left for a theme party. If your own eyelashes seem sparse and expressionless, you can stick several thin tufts at the outer edge of the eye, trying to make them look as natural as possible. But if you are planning a romantic date with kisses, it is better to completely abandon the fake. One awkward movement and a bunch of eyelashes will hang on his cheek, causing a man to panic.
Bad choice of foundation
The right foundation should match your natural skin tone. His task is not to paint the face, but to make it smoother, fresher, more well-groomed. However, girls often use a darker cream in an effort to create a tanning effect. The deception fails: the bronze skin contrasts unattractively not only with the neck, but also with the ears, the area at the roots of the hair with the hands.
Too light tone will also not improve the appearance, the face will look flat and lifeless. Matting agents will dull the skin by highlighting wrinkles and flaking. You should not show a man minor imperfections, it is better to hide them with a moisturizing translucent cream of a natural shade.
The abundance of highlighter
The modern fashion trend recommends combining shiny, glossy skin with matte lipstick. However, most men are not able to appreciate such creativity: shiny cheeks, forehead and nose evoke thoughts not of freshness, but of exhausting workouts in the gym. It is better to soften the effect of a sweaty face with a translucent powder, and slightly emphasize the lips and cheekbones with a gloss.
Bright oily lipstick
Choosing a bright lipstick, it is worth stopping at persistent matte or translucent balsamic options. Thick glossy lipstick looks beautiful for no more than 10 minutes, then it starts to smudge and spread. A contour pencil will not save the situation, and frequent touch-ups will make the lips shapeless. In addition, greasy prints will be everywhere: on a smartphone screen, glasses, coffee cups, a man's face and his shirt.
Unusual shades
Leading makeup artists of the brands periodically introduce black, blue or purple lipstick, red eye shadow and gray blush into fashion. These products look charming on vanity tables and can impress girlfriends. However, no man (with the exception of fashion designers, makeup artists and other people close to fashion) will appreciate the avant-garde makeup using such means.
For a romantic date, you should pick up the classics: pink blush, shine of fruity shades and black mascara with a lengthening effect. These products refresh, rejuvenate and suit any type of appearance.
Makeup too thick
Foundation, concealer, bronzer and powder applied in layers can make the skin flawless, but are only suitable for photography. In daylight, the face will resemble a mask, and after an hour, the tonal means will begin to collect in folds and wrinkles, fall into the pores, and shine treacherously. Men instinctively avoid women with such makeup, suspecting that it can hide wrinkles, acne, scars and other imperfections.
Bad shading
Shadows, blush, corrective products require careful shading. Men do not like everything unnatural, and noticeable smears on the face signal a clear and not too skillful make-up. This mistake is often made by women who dye in poor lighting or have a bad habit of "making a face" at breakfast, talking on the phone or standing in a traffic jam.
Tattoo
Drawn eyebrows and bright arrows on the eyelids look unnatural in daylight, even if the permanent makeup was done by a good master. Well, uneven bluish arcs and a bloody outline around pale lips will horrify even the most persistent man. It is better to replace permanent makeup with regular cosmetics, using it in moderate doses.
Many men say that girls shouldn't wear makeup at all. However, well-applied makeup using high-quality, color-matched cosmetics has not hurt anyone yet. His representatives of the stronger sex simply will not notice, deciding that bright lips, smooth skin and a gentle blush on the cheeks of the chosen one are a generous gift of nature.
