Everyone’s skin is different, so use an amount of moisturizer that works best for you! If you have dry skin, use a thicker moisturizing cream or oil to lock in moisture. If you have oily skin, consider skipping this step altogether. If you have combination skin, only moisturize the driest areas.
There is a range of primers for every skin need! Some primers are infused with SPF, others offer color correction, and some can even add an extra glow. Go with what works best for your skin, as any primer type will be a great addition to your date look.
If you’re going for a more natural look, try a tinted BB cream or light-weight cream foundation. These will give you some coverage, but let your natural skin shine. If you’re going for something more glam, try a full-coverage liquid foundation. This will cover your skin completely and give you a clean slate to work on.
Bring some of the concealer into the corner of your eye and along your cheekbone. This will help you look wide awake for your date. When covering blemishes, apply the concealer to your finger first. This will keep the concealer wand clean so that you can avoid any future breakouts. For a more natural look, use less concealer. For a glam or full-coverage look, apply the concealer in an upside-down triangle under your eye and blend. This will help minimize cheek redness and dark circles.
Packed tinted powder is also an option. If you’re going for a natural look or don’t have foundation, this may be a great choice for you.
This step is completely optional! Some people love how they look wearing bronzer, while other people don’t. So, play around and see what makes you feel the most confident. If you’re going for a natural look, have a light hand with the bronzer, so you look simply sun-kissed. If you’re going for a glam look, go as bold as you’d like! Contour your cheeks, nose, and chin so you wow your date with your makeup skills.
Go for a subtle glow by using less highlighter, or make a glam-packed impact by using a heavy hand. If you have dry skin, try a creamy highlighter. If you have oily skin, try a powder highlighter.
Fair skin: Pink and rosy warm tones Medium skin: Orange and peachy warm tones Olive skin: Red and rosy vibrant tones Dark skin: Red and coppery rich tones
Use an eyeshadow blender brush to apply the darkest shade to your eye crease with side-to-side motions. Dab the medium shade onto your eyelid. Shimmer is great for this! Swipe the lightest shade along your brow bone and blot it into the eye’s inner crease to brighten the look. Swap the muted colors for vibrant colors for a more thrilling and exciting look that’s perfect for a nighttime date.
Feel free to mix and match natural and glam looks! You can have natural makeup with winged liner and colored eyeshadow with subtle eyeliner. Liquid eyeliner can run if your eyes water. If you know your date will make you cry-laugh, opt for a pencil liner or a waterproof liquid liner.
Use a mascara that’s the same shade as your eyeliner for a seamlessly flawless look.
If you’re going for a natural look, stick to your natural brow shape and shade. You can even use a clear gel if coloring your brows isn’t your thing. If you’re going glam, be a little heavy-handed with your brows. Try using concealer and a brush to outline your brows for an angular look.
If you want a no-makeup look, stick to your natural lip shape. If glam is your style, be bold and over line your lips for an extra pout.
If gloss isn’t your jam, no worries! Opt for a tinted moisturizer to give your lips that extra pop of color.
