More is more in the land of beauty, where surgical masks are readily dropped and glamour is finally back in full force. TikTok’s clean girl make-up look has finally served its notice and we’re now back to rolling the dice over our canvas of creativity. Take your pick: Pastels, glitter, and even stencils are lined up as part of this season’s arsenal of beauty needs. Look no further than to the minds of social media’s best beauty creators to dream up your next date night make-up look.
Be it a nifty date crafting pottery, or a fancy night-out at the latest cocktail bars—these swoon-worthy looks will serve as an outlet for your inner diva to shine through. Before you embark, the only rule for the night is this: don’t hold back.
Pastel-draped eyes
Reflect Van Gogh’s starry night on your lids with a flirty variation of the smokey eye. Here, pastel shades take the lead in giving a sultry look a fun twist. Start from the corners of your eyes with pigmented dark swatches of violet before blending them out with pastel pops of pink and blue to create an ombré effect. Slosh the middle of your lids with streaks of glitter and lashes to achieve a glamorous touch. Simplicity is key—finish the look with light blush and a nude lip.
Y2k power
Often, make-up is just an extension of the arts ‘n craft lessons from our younger years. It’s time to take it back to the drawing board to craft up a vision you would have rocked endlessly as a kid. Stipple with a small brush over a cut-out of your desired shape to achieve the perfect outline. Create the illusion of larger set eyes by carving an overarching curve and filling it in with a sheer shimmer. Pucker up for a finishing touch with your favourite balm.
Graphic under-eye liner
Serve a look worthy of an encore this date night with an electrifying under-eye liner. Go in with a creamy or gel eyeliner in the colour of your choice. For us, a green shade in a nod to ’80s beauty remains our top pick. Elevate your eyes with intimacy by deepening the inner corners with a darker hue. Accentuate your pout with a dark liner and paint on a layer of gloss.
Sultry neutrals
For a classy date night make-up look, earthy tones and a winged liner hardly ever goes wrong. Take cue from Morticia Addams in creating a shapely smokey eye that magnifies the hollow of your eyes. For an eccentric twist, call on make-up remover and a pointed brush to carve out an invisible line before going over the edges with your favourite eyeliner.
An ethereal shine
Cast a spell of seduction with wispy lashes and notched edges. By way of an exaggerated arch drawn towards your nose bridge and a soft wing towards the temples, manipulate the shape of your eyes. Finally, seal the charm with seductive wings hooked to the corner of your eyes and finish with your favourite gloss.
