10 Things Not to Do on a First Date

1) Tell Them Your Life Story: Please leave something to the imagination. I do not want to sit down at dinner and hear about every single incriminating detail about your life story. Allow time and the natural development of the relationship to bring out amusing facts about ourselves. Feel free to ask me open ended questions – trust me, I will reciprocate – but I don't want to know how you have an undying affinity of skinny-dipping at the Central Park Lake. EXCUSE ME WHAT

2) Not Make Eye Contact: This is a personal shortcoming. Eyes say a lot. Sometimes too much. It's always a bit awkward for me because the eyes sometimes tell me things that you are not. I fixed this issue by looking at the speakers forehead with the occasional glances directly into the eyes. No one can tell that I am actually looking at that freckle smack in the middle of their forehead. DATING LIFE HACK FOR THE WIN!

3) Place Your Order before Me: Umm. Can you not? It's a bit endearing when the guy allows me to actually read the menu. Even better if we collaborate a bit. Please allow me to ponder before you place your order with the waiter. Let's place our orders together, yes?

How to Use Makeup and Cosmetics on Acne-Prone Skin

Makeup used to be cakey, comedogenic, and offered very little benefit to the skin. The new generation of makeup products are infused with solutions to help problem skin, with many makeup brands creating makeup formulations that are not only able to cover acne, but can also help prevent future breakouts. When selecting cosmetics for acne-prone skin, make sure that the label notes it's non-comedogenic properties, as well pimple-busting ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, beta hydroxy or alpha hydroxy acids.

What Ingredients to Avoid In Makeup For Acne-Prone Skin

Try to avoid heavy oils that can potentially clog pores. Many acne sufferers are also inflicted with oily skin. Try to select makeup that is oil-free and able to mattify the skin, actively controlling sebum production throughout the day.

Anti-Bacterial Soap and Makeup Brush Care

Before applying the makeup on the skin, make sure to wash the hands with an antibacterial soap. This will minimize the transfer of germs that can

Paraben And Phthalate Free Makeup

Why Natural and Organic - Paraben and Phtalate Free - Makeup Products Are Important?

If you have sensitive skin, then using makeup with natural and organic ingredients will benefit you - in more ways than one - for it won't have derivatives that can potentially cause problems. "Conscious" individuals want "conscious" products that will minimize their exposure to carcinogens, viruses, and aging substances. I don't have particularly sensitive skin, but I like to use natural and organic products around my delicate under eye area. The under eye area is where the first signs of aging will show, so I am pretty diligent about the products that I use on it. I use a paraben and phthalate free makeup approach when dealing with that area.

Parabens and phthalates are two inorganic ingredients that are in most makeup products. But to understand the possible dangers of parabens and phthalates, we need to understand what they are and how function on the human body.

What Are Parabens?

Parabens are preservatives used in makeup and skin care products. Typically, there will more than one type of paraben used in most cosmetic products. Parabens are used with other types of preservatives to help reduce mold, bacteria, and other microorganisms from festering and growing. In laymen's terms, parabens protect the consumers against microbial growth. However, overexposure to parabens can be detrimental.

What Are the Dangers of Parabens?

If you have sensitive skin, then you will find products that contain parabens to be irritating. Dermatitis and rosacea are connected to the

How To: Lower Your Hairline with Makeup

It's natural man thing. Balding. All of a sudden, your youthful hairline starts to creep back. It can start early in your 20's or later in your 50's. But 80% men have some form of hair loss by the time they are 70. But that's okay. There's a little thing called "makeup". Sadly, lowering your hairline with makeup is not a solution for those who are completely bald or beyond Norwood 1 or Norwood 2.​

How To Lower Your Hairline with Makeup

1. Buy bronzer - or steal your girlfriend's makeup. There is a general rule when it comes to makeup - light colors bring attention, dark colors hide. You are going to need a bronzer in powder form. Stay away from cream or liquid bronzers. They are a bit tricky to work with. Essentially, you are going use the bronzer to lower your hairline. 
2. ​Wash your face. We need a clean canvas to work with!

3. Brush your hair back and away from the face. You are using makeup to lower your hairline - you don't want makeup on your actual hairs.​
4. ​Pick up a small makeup brush,  dip it into the bronzer, and top off the excess.
5. Use upstrokes, making sure to brush towards the hair. The bronzer is buildable, so make sure that you don't get too trigger happy. This method is most successful with those with receding temples. 
6. Keep brushing on the bronzer until you see something akin to a shadow. Sweep some

Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Review

Okay I'm going to come out with it: Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse is one of my favorite foundations. Forget favorite drugstore or designer makeup. This is one of my favorite foundations - PERIOD. Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse is one of the only foundations that I have bought multiple time – about three times already, consecutively. I have oily skin, but this cream-based foundation leaves my skin matte with a flattering, velvety texture. If you're wondering, I am in the color 2.5 Medium Natural Beige.

Maybelline Dream Matte Mouse Natural Beige Medium 2.5

The Maybelline Dream Mousse line consists of the Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse and the Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse. The Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse caters to drier skin types, with only 6 available shades.The Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse comes in 16 shades and is catered to
skin like mine – oily and just plain dysfunctional. The Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse and the Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse are both fragrance-free, allergy tested, and Non-comedogenic. This makes the foundation ideal for the most sensitive of skin types.

Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse: Quick Facts
Price: $8 – $10
Coverage: Light but Buildable
Finish: Matte
Number of shades: 16