Make a lasting impression with these expert tips and tricks from professional makeup artists
The love season is officially here! To help you prepare for that much-awaited and much-anticipated date with your special someone, we asked professional makeup artists for some tips on how to create a romantic date look that is fresh and natural, even after long hours of wear.
To create a romantic date makeup look that stays fresh and natural for hours, I start with a hydrating yet long-wearing base. I love using Sola Foundation Primer because it has really good coverage for a lightweight, semi-matte finish that doesn’t cake.
For a long-lasting, flushed, fresh look, I like using a cream blush, like the one from Pixi Beauty, that acts as a soft lip stain, too. Both subtly fade throughout the night without looking patchy. A spritz of setting spray ensures everything stays in place.—Denise Go
The key to lasting date night makeup is the base. I always recommend using the Dior Skin Forever Glow Veil Primer to prep the skin before applying makeup. It not only helps the makeup last all day but also keeps the skin hydrated and glowing.
Also, I always recommend focusing on one key feature of your face to create that dreamy date night look. For example: sexy eyes, flushed cheeks, or sexy, kissable lips.
But for me, you can never go wrong with sexy, kissable lips, and they are very easy to achieve with just one product. Try the Dewy Lip Balm from Spotlight Cosmetics—it has an array of shades that match your tone and personality—so you can seal the date with a kiss.—Muriel Vega Perez
For a flawless, undetectable base, start with Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation. To enhance longevity, mist your face with setting spray before lightly setting it with translucent powder. For a natural, skin-like flush, apply a cream or liquid blush that melts seamlessly into the skin, then lightly dust with powder to lock it in.
For the eyes, opt for a soft pink or peach eyeshadow for a fresh, romantic touch—whether matte or with a hint of shimmer. Brown eyeliner enhances the eyes naturally, and waterproof mascara ensures smudge-free wear.—Joan Quizon
Romantic date makeup should be timeless. A pop of berry lips, healthy blush on the cheeks, and coral or pink eyeshadow on the eyelids, finished with mascara, are my go-to looks. To make this look seamless, a satin-finish foundation is perfect. This is a combination of matte and dewy. To achieve this look, after applying your favorite foundation, set it with a setting mist, then apply powder only on the T-zone and V-zone of your face. This will give you a look that lasts all day and night.—Lei Ponce
I love the Mac Glow Play Blush because it has a perfect cream formula that is easy to apply and blend, even for beginners. It has a subtle shine finish that is just the right amount of glowy. It also lasts all day, even after a day at the beach.—Angeline Tan
Whether you're planning a candlelit dinner or a starlit stroll, these expert tips will help you create a romantic date look that lasts from the first hello to the final goodnight. With a focus on long-lasting bases, strategically placed color, and a touch of personal flair, you'll be sure to make a lasting impression.
