Joys in Life

It’s strange what can put you off when you meet someone for the first time – certain little habits, family members, a bad choice of outfit. When you’re on that crucial first date even the smallest thing can affect whether someone wants to see you again. A common mistake women make is with their make-up. This doesn’t mean a guy will break up with you if an eyebrow hair is out of place or your lip liner is wobbly. It’s more that certain make-up habits could mean he doesn’t pick up the phone to call you again. Here are three big make-up no-nos that will put any guy off, whether you’re UK dating at eHarmony or blind dating with one of your friend’s workmates.

You’ve Been Tangoed.

The ultimate make-up fail is the classic over-use of foundation which is so often seen around Britain today. Let’s face it, looking like an ompa-loompa is not attractive. For those who think it makes you look tanned, think again. It is essential to match your foundation to your skin tone. After all, the product is designed to give you flawless looking skin and if correctly applied should seem completely natural and invisible. No one should ever be able to tell that you’re wearing foundation. Trying to make yourself look tanned by mismatching your colour, putting on too much or applying it in an inattentive patchy manner are likely to put your man off.

Drawn to the Eyeball

Another particularly unattractive make-up habit is when girls apply eyeliner so close to their eyeball that they’re pretty much drawing on the inside of their lower lid. This achieves a blood-shot, unhealthy look where eyes are highlighted but not enhanced as the line is hardly distinguishable. Also, the liner will gradually collect in your tear duct, which is not at all appealing to look at. When applying liner, keep away from the edge and make sure to extend down beyond your eyelashes. Use liquid to darken the areas between your lashes, creating a smooth, enhancing line on both lids. End in an elegant flick for full eyeliner impact.

Mucky Mascara
Chandler from Friends once broke up with someone because of this unfortunate make-up fail. If applied incorrectly or in too high a quantity, mascara can stubbornly clump on lashes. This should be avoided at all costs. Make sure to replace your mascara regularly so it doesn’t develop an unpleasant viscosity prone to clumping. Also, only put on a small amount, preferably with just one brush stroke.

Whether you’re singles Cambridge has to offer or singles from London, don’t let these make-up mistakes ruin your love life.