From pigmented eyeshadows to luscious lipsticks, get ready to fall in love with this make-up look
Dinner dates, nights out, bowling or cocktail bars – whatever your date of choice, perfect a make-up look that’s both easy to achieve and flawless for any occasion.
And there’s no rules for what you should or shouldn’t do when it comes to make-up, you can be as creative as possible. Wearing a red dress? Pair it with a red lip. Want to elevate your usual routine? Go for a classic cat eye.
We’re all for wearing what makes you feel confident, whether you love a smokey eye, peach cheeks or glossy lips. So scroll down as we share the perfect look to see you through all your date nights to come.
How to create the ultimate date night look
Step 1
Start by perfecting your base with some hydrating skincare, like a moisturiser or serum packed with hyaluronic acid. Doing this will give skin a subtle glow and make applying your foundation seamless.
Step 2
Next you want to go in with a primer – whatever your night holds, you want your make-up to stay put. Press this into skin and let it dry before starting on your base make-up.
Step 3
From CC and BB creams to good old foundations, we’d recommended choosing whatever feels most comfortable and flattering on your skin. Apply your base until you’ve got the coverage you’d like, using a sponge or foundation brush. Want to use a foundation but aren’t sure what’s best? Take a look at our guide to finding the best foundation for your skin type.
Step 4
Then, you want to go in with your concealer. What we’d call the unsung hero of your make-up bag, it works wonders to conceal redness, blemishes and dark circles, helping perfect your complexion. Simply apply on the areas you feel you need it – we’d recommend a hydrating one so skin still has a lovely dewy finish.
Step 5
Then it’s time to sculpt your face like a pro with your contour and blush. You can go as light or as heavy as you’d like with these and use either cream or powder products – or a mix of both! It’s all about what you feel looks best, but make sure you blend in upward motions to ensure even coverage while creating a lifted effect.
Want some more tips? Take a look at our guide to the best contour palettes and our favourite cream blush products.
Once you’re happy with your base, it’s time to turn your attention to the eyes and lips for the finishing touches. Here, Lucy talks us through how to achieve the ultimate date night look in just a few simple steps.
Get the look
Want to recreate the look? Whether you want subtle eye glam or to try out a new lip colour, we’ve got the best in class beauty to help you achieve the perfect date night glam.
For the eyes
Kylie Cosmetics Classic Matte Eyeshadow Palette
• 10 all-matte deep, cool & warm shades
• Vegan-friendly*
• Suitable for sensitive eyes
Whether you’re opting for a smokey eye, a warm nude or a pinch of peach, this eyeshadow palette is perfect for getting you date night ready. The velvety smooth, easy-to-apply formulas glide onto lids with ease while giving them a super pigmented payoff that stays in place.
No7 Pro Artist 12 Hour Artist Pencil
• Ultra-fine tip
• Long-lasting wear
• Extreme colour payoff
Flawless results with bare minimum effort? This silky soft eye pencil is your match made in heaven. It glides on effortlessly, defining eyes with buildable intensity for up to 12 hours, making it perfect for creating precise lines or a bold look. And with a super-high pigmented colour, an ultra-fine tip and creamy texture, it’s just the thing to make eyes pop.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
• Size: 7.2ml
• Suitable for sensitive eyes & contact lens wearers
• Allergy tested
Take lashes to new heights by finishing your look with the viral Sky High Mascara. Delivering instant impact, full volume and limitless length, the exclusive flex tower brush bends to volumize and extend every single lash from root to tip. And with an infusion of bamboo extract and fibres, lashes are always full without getting weighed down.
For the lips
Laneige Lip Glowy Balm
• Size: 10g
• Available in six juicy shades
• Light & non-sticky texture
Prep lips for a fabulously-juicy pout with this glowy balm. This natural butter-infused formula nourishes and softens lips to give them a glossy-like shine that’s slightly tinted. With murumuru and shea butters, it provides strong and long-lasting hydration to your lips – perfect if you’re an avid lipstick-wearer.
Made by Mitchell All Lip No Trip Lip Liner
• Size: 0.25g
• Available in 10 shades
Start your lip look with a liner you can depend on. This no budge one from Made by Mitchell has been crafted specifically to help you achieve precise definition around your lips that’s long-lasting. Unlike the classic pencil, this formula is packed into a retractable component so there’s no sharpener necessary! Simply choose a natural shade or opt for a head turning shade.
No7 Pro Artist Matte Muse Lipstick
• Available in 3 creamy matte shades; Modern Nude Chic, Rose Couture & Red Carpet Ready
• Non-sticky formula
Whether you start with a lip liner or want to go straight in with a lipstick, why not choose this one from No7? Its nourishing formula cushions lips in buildable, high impact colour for a lasting, velvet matte finish. If you want to go a step further to make lips extra kissable, finish your look with a hydrating lip gloss or oil.
And there you have it, you’re date night ready! Just finish with a spritz of your favourite setting spray to keep your look locked in place.
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