3 Editors Share Their Stunning Date Night Makeup Looks

Whether you’re meeting up with someone for the first time, or you’ve been going on date nights with that certain someone for years, putting together a fun and flirty date night makeup look is one way to feel like your best self for the occasion. When it comes to applying the makeup that makes you feel most confident, there are no rules. So, whether you’re into colorful eyeshadow, bold and punchy lipsticks or luminous, glowing skin, there are countless ways to accentuate your beauty and flaunt what you’ve got. Ahead, three editors share their go-to date night looks to inspire you for your next date, regardless of if you’re going out or staying in. 

Ari, Associate Editor: Flirty Eyes

When I go on a date, I don’t want to worry about my lipstick sliding off my face, either from eating, drinking or… anything else people might do when saying goodbye at the end of a good date. That’s why I prefer to make my eyes stand out with plenty of mascara and a subtle shimmer on the lids and inner corners. I started with the Urban Decay Moondust 24/7 Shadow in Space Cowboy, a sparkling duochrome taupe that looks almost wet on the eye, then I blended a light brown shadow through the crease to add definition and swiped on some smudgy black eyeliner. To fan out my lashes, I applied two coats of the IT Cosmetics Hello Lashes+ Volumizing Mascara with Lash Serum, an inky black formula that delivers lasting volume and length. The look is simple, shimmery and makes me feel confident on a night out.