How to Make the Best First Impression - Maybelline Can Help

A lot of people say that first impressions are everything - and I cannot agree more. This is why I always make it a point to look my best - not just when meeting someone for the first time, but also when seeing someone for the first time during the day.

After all, even though you are meeting a friend that you have known for a long time, your first impression on that friend on any given day will already let them know your general outlook and vibe for the day. Don't get what I mean? Here are some examples:

1) First Date

When going on a date for the first time, I used to focus more on what I wear than on what kind of makeup I have on to be honest. The more 'experience' (lol) I've gotten in the matter, though; the more I realised that makeup plays a big part in how guys will perceive you from the very first date.

Because of this, it would be important to do your makeup according to how you want any particular guy to perceive you at any given time. Looking for a long-term relationship? Keep things simple and cute. Looking for something more "casual" *wink*? Then play up your eyes and lips as needed and use makeup to bring out your inner vixen if needed.

2) Girls' Night Out

Speaking of playing up your eyes and lips, a girls' night out is always a great time to play with makeup. After all, girls understand all about makeup, so you can experiment as much as you want to whenever you hang out with them without the fear of getting judged you. The best part is that your girl friends can tell you what works on you and what doesn't, so that you can steer clear of the bad choices the next time you go out on another date or just in public, in general.

3) First meeting with his parents

Of course, when it comes to meeting a guy's parents, or even your friends' parents, the goal is to make them love like you. That's always my ultimate goal anyway. :p To do this, I have come to notice that a natural look always works best.

A natural look will make you look friendly, down-to-earth, easy to get along with and, well, nice. And parents like nice. So keep the bright lipstick hidden when it comes to meeting the parents and just look as fresh as you can. :)

The most important part of your makeup, though, should be the base of it all, i.e. the foundation or BB cream that you use. Well, I have come to find that Maybelline BB cream works even better than the Maybelline foundation that I used to swear by.

While the Maybelline foundation is all well and good, I like the lighter feel that the BB cream has and how it assimilates to my skin tone even after I've gotten a tan.

I really need it, too. After all, without any base makeup, this is what I look like:

Scary, I know.

With a few drops and swipes of the Maybelline BB Cream, however, I can get instant flawless looking skin in no time:

Okay, maybe not super flawless, but much better than the previous picture, you gotta admit!

Yes, ladies, first impressions matter. So, always make it a point to not just look great for other people, but to look great for yourself, as well. Not only will this boost your self confidence, but it will also make you act differently according to your makeup all day. Let Maybelline help you make that great first impression all day everyday! :)

Share your first impression experiences with me and tell me how Maybelline BB cream made them even better in the comments section below! :)

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Maybelline New York is Looking for Models - Be One of Them!

I have and will always be a Maybelline girl. This is why I agreed to be one of their Dare girls last year and why I am here now to talk to you about their new 8-in-1 BB collection. :)

Make sure you read til the end since you could become one of Maybelline New York's newest models this year! :)

So far, Maybelline Clear Smooth BB has sold more than 30 million units in Asia alone. In fact, it is one of the most popular BB brands to date.

Known for its healthy 8 healthy benefits, the 8-in-1 BB Cream, evens out, brightens, smoothes out, improves, clears up, conceals, protects and moisturizes to produce perfectly flawless skin in no time at all.

Right now, the Maybelline Clear Smooth BB Collection comes in three variants: the BB stick for oily skin, the BB cream for normal or dry skin and the BB white with SPF 50 for sun protection.

The best part? They are all at P50 off this month! :)

And now for the fun part:

Maybelline New York is currently looking for 8 ladies to be the 2014 Top Models of 8-in-1 Clear Smooth BB!

If you think you have what it takes to be one of 8 Maybelline New York BB Top Models; join now, represent Clear Smooth 8-in-1 BB in a photoshoot and win a P100,000 modeling contract with Ideal People Models.

The only requirement is to be 15 years old or older (minors will need parental permission to participate, though).

To join, click on the Application on the Maybelline Philippines Facebook page and provide a headshot, a body shot and a one-sentence statement on why you think you should be one of the next Maybelline BB Cream Top Models! More details can be found on their Facebook page.

Let me know if you need any tips on getting the perfect flawless headshot and if you do, I'll make sure to post a tutorial in the days to come. :)

My Makeup Miracle Worker: Maybelline Clear Smooth All-in-One Shine-Free Foundation

As you should all know by now, I absolutely hate it when people abuse Photoshop so much that when you meet them in person, your first thought is, "Anyare?!??" (In English, loosely translated: "What the fuck happened?")

While I love the use of Photoshop in other cases, like magazines and other fancy graphic whatnots, I think that people should generally embrace themselves otherwise - imperfections and all. :)

Makeup, on the other hand, is a completely different case. In fact, I worship women who can make themselves look like complete goddesses or just better versions of themselves with the right application of makeup.

I'm no beauty guru, but I'm slowly starting to experiment with makeup myself and have gotten rave reviews about my skin from friends and acquaintances so far - compliments that I attribute to one particular add-on to my beauty kit recently, thanks to the May BDJ Box: the Maybelline Clear Smooth All-in-One Shine-Free Foundation.

Follow me on Instagram: @lilmisswonderwoman :)

Do you see that teeny tiny circle thing on the upper left? That's the Maybelline Clear Smooth All-in-One Shine-Free Foundation that I got in the May BDJ Box. Its 9g To Go version is so tiny and adorable that I can bring it anywhere.

To my surprise, most of my friends have been commenting on how great my skin looks and this is what I am attributing it to. The Maybelline Clear Smooth All-in-One Shine-Free Foundation basically keeps my skin matte and fresh, while concealing blemishes and giving me a smooth complexion that is safe from UV rays at the same time.

I generally don't have a lot of blemishes per se, but I do have crazy eyebags coz I sleep really late. :( Well, check this out:

Don't judge the eyebags. Like I said, I don't like Photoshopping myself. Lol. Anyway, this photo was taken while I was using "another brand" of foundation.

When I switched to the Maybelline Clear Smooth All-in-One Shine-Free Foundation, though:

Ta-daaa!

Again: no Photoshop. While my eyebags are still a lil visible - I've been an insomniac since high school... - they are much less visible, that's for sure!

Wanna see that again?

I know what some of you are thinking. Maybe it's just the lighting. Maybe it's just the quality of the photos. Uh, guys... Maybe it's Maybelline! Uh-huh!

You can check out the complete photos of the "before" pictures here and the complete photos of the "after" pictures here if you don't believe me; but for those who know me and have noticed the change, this is my current makeup miracle worker. :)

This isn't a sponsored post, FYI.

Anyway, thanks for the compliments on my skin recently, guys. And thank you, Maybelline! My eyebags, skin and dimples are grateful! :)

The To Go version of the Maybelline Clear Smooth All-in-One Shine-Free Foundation only costs Php199, by the way.

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