Making a good first impression is one of the things that should be foremost in your mind when you are reading beauty tips. Often, a few simple changes to a look can make a major difference in how people perceive you at first glance. Whether you are on a date or a job interview, these things can really impact your future. It pays to maintain them well!

Here are just a few handy beauty tips to keep you looking confident and put-together:

First Impression Beauty Tip #1: No Chips in the Armor!
Okay, not really your armor. But you do need to watch the nails. Well-manicured nails are one of the first things that people notice about you. After all – the first thing you do with new people is shake their hand. If you do not have time for touch-ups, then try a clear lacquer to keep nails shiny but that won’t show the wear and tear as quickly.

The same rule goes for toes. If you are going to wear peep-toe or open-toed shoes, then you better be ready to have people check out your feet. This means no rough calluses and no chipped polish there either. No time for a spa-pedi before you head out? Go with some close-toe shoes to be safe.

First Impression Beauty Tip #2: Age-appropriate cosmetics
So we all love a little glitter…(Fine, I love a little glitter anyway). But if you are over 19, then it’s just not the right look for a job interview. Watch out for hidden sparkles in lip gloss. These can literally crawl all over your face and make it look like you got glammed up for the club before you headed into work. Also, they rub off on others even if you don’t mean them too. Ask any guy – it’s not a good thing.

First Impression Beauty tip #3: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Your eyes are one of the first things that people notice about you. Keep the makeup light for a first meeting. This does not mean go without. It just means use lighter, pastel colors and metallics rather than dark blacks, browns and blues. The darker colors can make you look dangerous and unapproachable – not things you want in a first meeting.

So next time you are meeting someone for the first time, use these beauty tips and get ready for a long and rewarding relationship!

Here are some products we love for making good first impressions:

• Loreal Infinite Wear Eye Shadow Duo, Tidal Wave
  Light colors with a hint of metallics or pearls in them make great eye shadow for a first meeting. Save dark and mysterious for the nightclub, or at least a little later in the relationship.
• Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush "Let’s Jam" Sheer Lip Gloss
  Keep the shimmer, lose the glitter. This shimmering fuchsia color looks great on its own or over a pink lip stain. And you won’t shed any glitter but you keep all the shine.
• Barielle No-Chip Speed Dry With Silk Protein
  Silk proteins strengthen and condition nails while this hardy top coat prevents chipping and peeling for weeks at a time.

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