What Kind Of Makeup Do Guys Like

When it comes to your makeup, what practise men actually want? We asked a group of guys to exist completely honest about what they love and loathe nigh your makeup bag...

With Valentine's Mean solar day fast-budgeted, nosotros thought at that place was no ameliorate time than now to have our engagement makeup put under the microscope. However, it isn't u.s.a. who'll be analysing it, rather 15 guys who we've asked to exist completely honest apropos their likes, dislikes and worst makeup mishaps when information technology comes to the ladies, (and their own beauty bloopers too...you lot'll see what we hateful afterward on).

From fake tan disasters to false eyelash blunders, makeup lessons from Umpa-Lumpas to British Broil Off inspired dazzler, here are the makeup dos and don'ts that men badly want usa to know...

Leo, 26, Broker

Makeup Win: "Fresh-faced and minimal…slightly nighttime eyeshadow and mascara for a appointment."

Makeup Fail: "Bold colours around the eyes. Drawn on eyebrows are a NO. Heavy makeup and deep red lipstick, meh."

Worst Makeup Mishap: "A girl one time had a false eyelash hanging off and she didn't notice, but I felt too bad to tell her and then just carried on having dinner."

Lewis, 31, Solicitor

Makeup Win: "Less is more than for me. I don't really want it to exist noticeable, just a light enhancement of features. The middle pen thing on the whole seems to await dainty."

Makeup Fail: "I don't like too much makeup. By that I don't like overuse of the grouting stuff and then that it looks similar a mask of makeup or fake tan that makes information technology look like the girl has dipped their head in a chip pan. Anything fake due east.thou. eyelashes, looks scary, and anything with glitter is irritating because it gets everywhere."

Worst Makeup Mishap: "Ummmmm...when skiing I once used lipstick thinking information technology was lip salve. Walked around unknowingly looking like The Joker all day.

"Oh you mean on a daughter? I recollect someone I used to piece of work with once was unwell so hadn't put whatever makeup on. She clearly ordinarily wears quite a lot, so when she had none on, I regret to say that I didn't recognise her and blanked her."

Duncan, xxx, TV Producer

Makeup Win: "Slightly red cheeks looks practiced. Annihilation that gives the image of being 'natural' is always a winner and looks mature likewise."

Makeup Neglect: "Whatever crazy coloured eyeshadows are a big no-no for me. Every bit are mentally sparse eyebrows or anything that appears caked on."

Worst Makeup Mishap: "My ex-girlfriend'south grandma had 'eyebrows' that ran all the way to her hair above her ears...as well, a girl I once knew had weird dots below her eyes on a nighttime out. Just made her look like hard work."

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Max, 27, Recruiter

Makeup Win: "Mmmm, that'south tricky. I think less is probably more when it comes to makeup. And then pretty, just not like she's tried too difficult."

Makeup Fail: "The worst is when it looks like a woman has dipped her caput in a bucket of makeup - similar you lot wouldn't be able to notice her face for days underneath."

Worst Makeup Mishap: "When I was on a date with a girl and she was wearing and then much of the face stuff that information technology all rubbed off on my clothes."

Michael, 23, Sales Executive

Makeup Win: "Makeup that highlights a girl's natural beauty."

Makeup Fail: "Drawn on squared eyebrows!"

Worst Makeup Mishap: "Simply telling my girlfriend she had also much bronzer on - I thought it was clay, oops..."

Chris, 40, Sports Executive

Makeup Win: "I like natural-looking makeup considering it's more subtle, it doesn't look similar you've tried too hard. I find lots of makeup fake, like a weird mask."

Makeup Fail: "I hate loads of heavy foundation and really painted on eyebrows (he says pointing to brows and saying 'whatsoever these are'), that is ane of the worst looks. I don't like red lipstick at all - I'm not sure it actually suits anyone does information technology? I think 'Why take you got that paint on your face up.' The worst expect possible for me are those girls in the department stores who look overly fabricated up with orangish lips and pasted on orangey foundation. It'south like a layer of fake skin on your face. And the eyebrows... pencil sparse brows are horrible."

Worst Makeup Mishap: "None to remember, merely my wife who is a beauty editor e'er laughs at me as I don't know anything virtually makeup. I always say 'That stuff on your optics' (mascara), I don't know what pencils practise and I call lipstick 'that stuff.'"

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Ed, 26, Rugby World Cup

Makeup Win: "Natural with a bit of eyeliner."

Makeup Fail: "Really aggressive makeup – when a daughter has no real eyebrows but draws them on."

Worst Makeup Mishap: "Rubbed off fake tan on white sheets."

Amrit, 23, Journalist

Makeup Win: "I like overnice natural makeup that isn't an inch thick but instead looks natural and just brings out the prissy features on someone'due south face. Squeamish rich colours on the lipstick - like deep reds and imperial looking colours. I don't listen fake eyelashes either equally long equally they don't expect tacky.

"I like natural looking makeup fifty-fifty if information technology'south slapped on. It's similar art, you have to utilize loads of paint to brand the apple tree you're painting await natural!"

Makeup Fail: "Not too keen on that really fake-looking makeup that makes girls look super plastic. Like when y'all can conspicuously see that information technology's slapped on like paint."

Worst Makeup Mishap: "When a girl wears simulated tan (which I don't mind) but you can conspicuously come across where they haven't done it properly so there is like a line and you lot can see the departure between orange and unlike coloured skin - that'south always a shocker!"

Dan, 26, Doctor

Makeup Win: "I personally really like eyes and think using eye makeup to draw attention is my favourite. If it's a more posh occasion, and so maybe a subtle lipstick might besides be nice."

Makeup Neglect: "Really obvious blusher - I much prefer a natural look."

Worst Makeup Mishap: "Girls that block information technology on. Sometimes y'all encounter girls whose makeup is clearly a completely different colour to their skin - that is the worst!"

Chuck, 34, Actor

Makeup Win: "I like a foundation that enhances a natural complexion, clear and good for you looking rather than the very painted clown-faced await...or also orange."

Makeup Fail: "I don't similar heavy makeup anywhere really. Likewise much eyeshadow or mascara detracts from a girl'south natural features and ends upward well-nigh being like a mask, creating a sense of altitude."

Worst Makeup Mishap: "Gloopy chunks on the eyelashes and of course, the orangish glow of as well much radioactive foundation practical with a plastering iron."

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Martin, 31, Business Analyst

Makeup Win: "Colourful eyeshadow with long eyelashes."

Makeup Fail: "Likewise much blusher and foundation lines around the neck and when the neck skin color doesn't match her face colour."

Worst Makeup Mishap: "I once borrowed my girlfriend'south moisturiser, not realising information technology was tinted. Apparently, blending is key."

Jonathan, 26, Freelance Digital/Web Programmer

Makeup Win: "Depends on the person, but a piddling fleck of eyeliner and subtle touches become a long way. Nothing besides heavy, but a petty to show the natural beauty she has. It'southward natural dazzler all twenty-four hour period, every day for me."

Makeup Fail: "Fully loaded makeup to embrace up spots or bad skin. Girls need to allow their faces breathe. It tin can get so bad that you see cracks or layers on the confront - no cheers.

"Also, girls cartoon on their eyebrows on trains (non a good look when it'south a bumpy ride!) and caked on makeup with lots of foundation, red red cheeks, heavy lipstick and lots of mascara and eyeliner."

Worst Makeup Mishap: "Casually talking to a woman who'd made an effort to wait good and seeing she had lipstick on her teeth; seeing a girl draw her eyebrows on the train and getting the proportions all wrong, ane too long and one as well short; just talking to a daughter who had powdered on so much makeup that it was a different colour to the rest of her."

Jason, 23, Graduate Manager

Makeup Win: "Dainty middle makeup and nice lips..."

Makeup Fail: "Caked on makeup, too visible lines of foundation."

Worst Makeup Mishap: "A daughter on a first appointment with smudged lipstick all over her face."

Andy, 32, Structural Engineer

Makeup Win: "Natural is a winner."

Makeup Fail: "Goth-like makeup and eye makeup that's too prominent - either actually bright or really dark coloured or fake eyelashes. Existence too tanned every bit well - I prefer a natural tan."

James, 24, Sales Squad Manager

Makeup Win: "Something subtle. I don't like women who block on makeup and turn themselves orange, nor do I similar brightly coloured eyeshadow. Sometimes just a bit of mascara and some lip gloss is great!"

Makeup Fail: "As higher up. Makeup that doesn't arrange the state of affairs or makes someone expect like a clown are turn offs. Also, scouse brows!"

Worst Makeup Mishap: "I once took a mascara pencil to Uni and used it equally a pen considering I lost my other one..." (Nosotros think he meant eyeliner...)

The verdict

What men want

Information technology seems that the general consensus amid the guys we asked is that less is definitely more when it comes to makeup, with the vast bulk much preferring it when we seek to enhance our natural features rather than mask them.

What men don't want

Too much foundation, too much faux tan, bright eyeshadows and drawn-on eyebrows are definite no-nos.

What men mean...

Ah, the fine art of no makeup makeup. With our roster of guys giving us some valuable insight into how the male person mind works, what really makes for the ideal date makeup 'It' kit? Here are our top picks for the perfect 'I woke up similar this' palette to make skin glow and ensure your natural features smoothen through...

YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat

For a foundation that gives the illusion of dewy, fresh-faced pare, look no further than this illuminating cover up to add a dose of pre-engagement radiance to a tired complexion. £31.50. Buy online.

Estée Lauder Double Vesture Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF10

Big date lined up? Don't sweat it, this mattifying foundation comes in a massive 31 shades to cater for a huge range of different undertones to make tell-tale lines around the cervix and jaw a affair of the past... £29.50. Purchase online.

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer

Practice you really need foundation? If yous've got adept skin, don't cover it. Instead, gently lengthened any imperfections or blemishes with this hydrating and glow-enhancing lightweight alternative. £29. Buy online.

Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer

Tired eyes? Disguise dark circles with this hard-working opaque concealer followed by... £19.50. Purchase online.

Charlotte Tilbury The Retoucher

...to add an expert dose of calorie-free trickery to burnish shadows. £25. Buy online.

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

The all-time eyelash curler around for feigning broad awake optics. £twenty. Purchase online.

Lancôme Grandiose Wide-bending Fan Event Mascara

For instant definition with or without an eyeliner, this is your wand of selection for loftier impact separation and a perfect night fourth dimension flutter. Think of it as a pair of fake eyelashes in a tube, minus the risk of them ending upwards halfway down your face by the end of the night. £24.fifty. Buy online.

L'Oréal Paris Super Liner Perfect Slim in Intense Blackness

A subtle yet effective way to add understated definition to enhance your eye shape. It besides has the perfect sized tip for mastering a sophisticated feline flick. £vi.99. Buy online.

Anastasia Beverley Hills Perfect Brow Pencil

Want to boost your eyebrow shape without looking too 'done'? This pencil has the best combination of gray sheer tones to etch 'n' sketch your way to a subtler finish. £18. Purchase online.

NARS Illuminator in Copacabana or Laguna

For pare that looks lit from within, these two illuminators will stand your skin in good stead. For lighter complexions opt for Copacabana and for medium to dark skin tones or for those looking for a bronzed heave, choose Laguna and utilize to forehead bones, cheekbones and décolletage for a touch of pearlescent iridescence. £23. Buy online.

Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Lotion

Part lip balm, function lipstick, this makeup multitasker makes for a quick and versatile popular of colour for parched pouts. £17. Buy online.

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm

Blend a few swipes of this creamy blush to cheeks to finish and yous accept the winning formula for the perfect date makeup look. £19. Purchase online.

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