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13 Beauty Mistakes That Turn Men Off

Just as certain men’s grooming missteps make us cringe—think frosty guylights and overplucked eyebrows—we (sometimes) make hair, makeup, and skin-care choices guys hate. We polled and they told the top beauty blunders to avoid.
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Fragrance Overload

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Just as certain men's grooming missteps make us cringe -- think frosty guylights and overplucked eyebrows -- we (sometimes) make hair, makeup, and skin-care choices guys hate. We polled and they told the top beauty blunders to avoid.

If you're anything like us, you've been misting on (and misting on...) Prada Candy since the day it landed on your vanity. But if your boyfriend is anything like ours, he'll tell you that too much of a good thing is a bad thing. Here are the numbers you need to know: No more than three sprays for an eau de parfum, four for an eau de toilette.

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Caked-On Base

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Painting layers of foundation, tinted moisturizer, concealer, and powder on your face will rub off on your collar...and his. Stick with a lightweight foundation, remove any obvious makeup with a damp sponge, and dab concealer just over blemishes or redness. Men—and their dry-cleaning bills—will thank you.

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Overdone Eyelashes

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When poorly done, the Kardashian effect can turn into the spidery effect. We're talking clumpy, flaky, and otherwise arachnid-esque. A few falsies applied to the outer corners make your eyes look wide, innocent, and sexy, without looking like they could walk on their own.

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Dry Skin

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There may be nothing less sexy than dry legs, rough elbows, and chapped everything. Fake hot, humid, summery skin by slathering on body lotion (we love Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30) as soon as you step out of the shower. He won't be able to keep his hands off you.

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A Sloppy Shave

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Nothing says "I've given up" as succinctly as leg stubble. Shave at night for the most precise finish (your legs swell as you sleep, so you'll miss hairs if you shave in the morning) and use a new blade. Doing so will also help you avoid those annoying red razor bumps.

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Yellow-Tinged Teeth

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Who wants to kiss someone with graying or yellowing teeth? For a bright, white, healthy-looking smile, use a treatment like Luster Now! Instant Whitening Toothpaste. True to its name, it works—immediately.

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Sticky Lip Gloss

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There are lip glosses that moisturize with a subtle sheen, and there are those that are so sticky they could glue together broken glass. Keep your lips kissable with a gloss like Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Pur—it last for hours and isn't the least bit sticky.

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Orangy Self-Tanner

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A subtle bronze glow is gorgeous, but one coat too many and you're Snooki. Play it safe and go for one that's just a shade darker than your natural skin-tone. If you're worried about making a mistake, dilute self-tanner with moisturizer or try a gradual tanning lotion, such as Jergens Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer.

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Stiff Hair

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No man is going to be able to run his fingers through your hair if it's knotted in a bun, pulled into a twist, or otherwise high-maintenance-looking. Go for a more approachable hairstyle, like easy waves, half up, or a pretty ponytail.

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Smoky-Eye Overload

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It starts off innocently enough: It's just you, an eye-shadow palette, and a mirror. But things can get ugly fast when heavy, dark shadows are piled on top of each other. Create a subtle, sexy smoky eye by slightly smudging black eyeliner along the rims of your eyes.

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13 Beauty Mistakes That Turn Men Off.  Your first question should be, why do I care what turns men off?  I know it's tough when you're young but don't live for someone else.  Style your hair the way that you want to, do your makeup the way you like it , dress for yourself, not to impress someone else.  Articles like this were common when I was younger, when a woman's world revolved around the man in her life.  Don't fall into that trap and don't try to turn yourself into something you're not, believe me, you'll regret it.  You're only young once and it goes by fast.  Eat healthy foods, exercise, and most importantly get an education, a college degree so that you don't need to depend on someone else, and everything else will fall into place. Respect yourself - your body, your opinions.  Live your life for you.  Do what's best for you. Good luck.

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supprisingly, this one is a big no go. Sticky lip gloss feels gross. It feels like kissing bacon grease. If you wouldn't kiss it why would a guy want to.
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At: kaci716·         This is an article about "if you want to meet a man do this.." Your attitude is all about "you" - I assume you are single?
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