Hi ladies! There was some interest in makeup tips, which got me thinking about how terrible so much of the beauty advice on the internet is. I mean, one of the top websites is called Man Repellant, for goodness sake. Meanwhile, there are virtually no guides on how to create a look men actually like because turning men off seems to be one of the explicitly stated goals of feminism.

This is why a lot of men say things like, "I prefer a woman who doesn't wear any makeup." It's the misleading advice equivalent of women saying, "I prefer a man without big muscles."

What a woman who says that means is that she likes this more than this, but a lot of lazy mean hear that and hamster it into believing she's attracted to this. Same principle applies to using cosmetics to enhance your appearance. When most men say they don't like makeup what they mean us that they prefer this to this, not that they are into this.

I want to be clear, since I'm using pictures of real people, there is nothing wrong with the makeup looks I'm putting in the don't category. Some of them show off tremendous skill, and are pretty cool! But, if you're into them, maybe wear them for a dinner out with your sister who will be impressed by and appreciate them, not a date with your man who will not "get" them. (Added bonus: men probably won't approach and bother you while you're enjoying dinner with your sister, lol!)

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Man-Friendly Makeup DON'Ts

• Dark colored/"smokey" eye makeup. This is a classic example of a look that women think is "sexy", and men just read as aggressive. Want proof it's a "masculine" vibe? It's hotter on men, lol!

• Brightly colored, "Coachella" eyes. This might say dreamy hippie chick to you, but to most men it says "paint accident." I will give that this can be a fun, even feminine look, but save it for hanging out with your girlfriends or going to actual concerts rather than wearing it for romancing.

• Bright colored lips. When men see something like a bright red lip, or a neon pink pout all they think is that if they kiss you that stuff is going to get all over them. You want to look "touchable" and this is the opposite of that.

• Matte lipstick. It looks (and usually feels) dry, flaky, and entirely unkissable. Avoid anything that is sold as "liquid lipstick" to prevent getting this look.

• Huge fake eyelashes. Lashes are definitely good, but these look heavy and fake. There is a reason fake lashes are usually on the top of the list of makeup men feel "tricks them", and it's because they actually notice/know they are fake! Things like brow pencil and concealer are never on the list, because they usually don't see those thing.

• Matte Skin. As we age our hormones change, and this result in skin being more dry. Simply put: matting our your skin with makeup makes you look older! Avoid any foundation with words like "anti-shine" or "matte" in the name.

• Power Brows. Honestly if it has "power" in the name you should probably not wear it for date night, lol. (Second example: power suits!) Huge, dark brows might be trendy, but they are also masculine looking.

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Man-Friendly Makeup DOs

• Smooth, even complexion. Contrary to popular belief, how much coverage you need in a foundation should be determined by your skin needs, not whether you want to look like you are wearing makeup or not. If you have very little redness, no dark spots, no acne, and no substantial unevenness you can get away with a tinted moisturizer of BB (beauty balm.) Popular ones are Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer (high end), Jane Iredal Liquid Minerals (naturalish), and Maybelline Dream Fresh BB (affordable). If you have some minor blemishes, you should probably skip the BB and go for a medium coverage foundation. To get a natural look like the one in the picture look for keywords like "luminous" and "glow" in the description. Good options here include YSL Touche Eclat (High End), Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Gel (naturalish), and Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth (affordable.) If you have serious skin concerns, first, see a dermatologist, then until they are sorted use a full coverage foundation. Try Bobby Brown Skin Foundation Stick (high end), Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation (naturalish) or Revlon Colorstay (affordable.)

• Bright, awake eyes. You need concealer. I don't care how much sleep you got, you need at least a tiny bit under your eyes and on any blemishes your foundation didn't hide (this is a great video for how to cover blemishes without looking like you've caked on makeup.) Good options are Nars Creamy Radiant (high end), Tarte Amazonian Clay Concealer (naturalish), and Clinique Airbrush (affordable.)

• Rosy, glowing cheeks. Scientifically, women's faces flush during ovulation. It's no mystery why this look is appealing to men, lol! Liquid and cream blushes are touted for being "more natural looking", but they are also much harder to use. Stick to a sheer, slightly shimmery powder formula that is close to the color your cheeks are when you pinch them. To apply it tap a big fluffy brush in the blush and then sweep it on the area of your cheek that puffs out when you smile. Good blush options include Nars Orgasm (high end), Tarte Glisten (all natural), and NYX Pinched.

• Dark, defined lashes. The idea here is to make lashes look thick and dense, not heavy or clumpy. Wiggle the brush at the roots of your lashes, then sweep one or two coats of any mascara that works for you in black if you have dark hair, and dark brown if you're a redhead or blonde through to the tips. Some of my favorites are Mark Jacobs Velvet Noir, Tarte Lights Camera Lashes (naturalish), and Maybelline Great Lash (affordable.)

• Groomed Brows. Having well defined brows frames your face so your pretty eyes can stand out. In order to get the look first pluck any stray hairs that fall well outside the natural lines of your brows (or go get a pro to do it and teach you how if you're totally new!), then use a brow gel to fill them in. Good options include Benefit Brow Zing and.... I don't have any more, lol! If anyone knows of a good natural and drugstore option, let me know and I'll add them.

• Glistening, kissable lips. Skip dry, stiff looking lipstick and go for a pinky-peach gloss with a little shimmer that tastes good and feels nice on the lips (it will feel good on his too ;0) Just sweep it over top and bottom lips, then toss it in your purse to reapply throughout the day. My favorites are Chanel Constellation (high end), Boxum Trixie (a bit more natural than the other) or Loreal Color Rich Gloss (haven't tried this one, but have heard it reced!)

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I'm not sure if this is helpful to anyone, or it's all sort of "duh", so let me know in the comments! I can happily do more posts like this if people find them valuable :o)