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This year my husband and I will be married for 24 years. It’s been a lonnngggg time since our first date, but I can still remember it like it was yesterday. It was one of the best dates of my life – magical. Not all dates end with a lifelong love but why not put your best foot forward and see where your first date takes you. It could be over before you finish eating or could be the start of something amazing. These essential beauty tips for a first date aren’t just for a first date but can be helpful whether you’ve dated for a while or been married for 24 years and still enjoy going on dates.
Even though it’s been over 2 decades, I remember that getting ready for a first date can leave you overwhelmed with feelings of excitement, romance, butterflies, and anticipation. Your first date can be a huge deal, especially if you are looking for a long-term relationship with them. Lots of people tend to get carried away in the attempt to make an excellent first impression. The nerves and excitement of spending time with someone for the first time can make it difficult to decide how you want to present yourself and what you want to wear. Below are some beauty tips to help you keep it real and pretty on your first date.
Prep Your Skin
You must prep your skin well before starting with your first date make-up routine. I didn’t always so this when I was younger but have started the last couple of years. It really can make a difference for your skin and how well makeup goes on. Apply a light moisturizer as soon as you get out of the shower to trap the moisture in your face. It is also vital that you select the right moisturizer for your skin type. There are different types of moisturizer for dry, oily, and normal skin, so choose the one that suits you.
Another great hack to ensure that your skin looks its best every first date is by adopting an everyday skincare routine. This is something to start doing today even if you are or are not going on a date any time soon. If you’ve ever read about Esther in the Bible, you know that a beauty routine takes time… Esther 2:12 “Before a young woman’s turn came to go in to King Xerxes, she had to complete twelve months of beauty treatments prescribed for the women, six months with oil of myrrh and six with perfumes and cosmetics.” Now that’s some dedication for a first date! LOL Consider incorporating wearing SPF daily and exfoliating regularly into your skincare regimen and maybe even speak with a dermatologist regarding what would be best for your skin type.
Do Not Try Anything New
The goal is to look your best during your first date, but this might not be the time try anything new. Instead, it can be better to get ready using the products you had before because you’ve already tested out how they complement your features. Ohhh, and what a mess it could be if you ended up being allergic to a new product! Plus, being authentically you is a good way to start a relationship.
Let Your Eyes Do the Talking
Your date will likely look into your eyes a lot as you spend time together on your first date. You can give him a better view by making your eyes sparkle with a neutral shade eyeshadow. Also, ensure to wear enough eyeliner to add dimension to your eyes. You may (or may not) want to save the cat eye for the second date for a little more intrigue. Mixing things up throughout a relationship can pique a guy’s interests whether it’s your 2nd date or your 24th year of marriage. One year changing my hair color was changing every 2 month which was super fun for us. I like to keep things spicy and my husband seems to like that too!
Your mascara is a go-to product on your first date make-up look and can be applied heavily. I like to think of mascara and eyebrows as the frame for your eyes. It lures them in! Apply two or three layers to define your eyes and make them pop. You can also wear some bold mink lashes to flutter your eyes.
Select the Right Perfume
If you don’t smell good, he’s not going to want to get close or hold you hand even. As you get dressed for your first date, keep in mind that smelling good is as vital as your look. However, you do not want to overload yourself. Instead, select the right perfume and spray it into the air and walk into it. Doing this will allow the scent to fall on you lightly, ensuring that you do not have too much on.
It can be challenging to determine the type of scent your date would like on you and marinating yourself in something they don’t find appealing can impact how long they want to stay near you. Plus, no one wants to be sneezing through a couple of hours while trying to get to know someone more. Go lite on the perfume but make sure the scent is delicious enough to captivate his senses.
Beauty Shines From Within
Being beautiful isn’t as much as what you look like or what you wear, as much as it is how you carry yourself and your heart. Think about how nervous you are about this date. Now, assume that he might be equally or even more nervous! Be polite, kind, and attentive. Leave your phone in your purse unless you want to only date it for the rest of your life. (And if he isn’t being nice or red warning flags are flying, then be sure to have a way out if you feel uncomfortable. No need to waste your time or his.)
Every long-lasting relationship starts with a first date. I’m proof of that! Try out these above beauty tips for a first date to help you look your best on this important day.
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