Date night beauty: 9 makeup and hair tips that make guys melt

Date night is the perfect excuse to pamper yourself and look like a million bucks! Whether it’s a cozy dinner, a movie night, or a spontaneous adventure, your beauty routine can help you set the mood and make the evening extra special. 

Here’s a simple yet stunning beauty guide to making his blood pressure rise with these almost effortless date night beauty tips that the guys fall for every time. Yes, every single time. So, get your game on and prepare to be the center of all attention!

Dew it up!

Men love dewy, glowy, buttery skin that looks “real” and is very, very touchable. So, date night is not the time for a powdery, caked-on look that brings to mind cold mannequins. 

For a luminous date night look, exfoliate with a fine-grained scrub to get rid of dead skin cells and then massage your face with a hydrating moisturizer (like the Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream) or facial oil for 5 minutes. 

After that, wipe off the excess with a tissue and dab on a light layer of foundation. Swipe concealer on spots and scars.

Tip: Mix a few drops of liquid highlighter into your foundation to add a touch of radiance. This is a great way to get that highly coveted lit-from-within glowy skin that’s perfect for any romantic setting.

Blush & glow

A hint of blush on the apples of your cheeks can instantly lift your complexion. Choose a shade that complements your skin tone—peachy tones for fair skin and deeper mauves or berries for darker skin tones. 

Tip: Cream blushes and highlighters blend beautifully into the skin, creating a dewy, natural finish. They’re also easier to touch up on the go—the perfect date night beauty hack!

Highlight

Next, apply highlighter: using a fan brush, create a C shape—start at the inner corner of the eye, swoop it over the brow bone and onto your cheekbone—on both sides. 

Finish by patting a little down the bridge of your nose, your chin and above the middle of your lips. Skip the powder entirely—or if your face tends to be uber-greasy, gently buff it into the t-zone.

Amp up the bedroom eyes

While a smokey eye is the last word in come-hither sexiness, all that smudgy, raccoon-like black-and-gray can be too scary for the male mind. 

Instead, go softer with navy blue eye shadow for all the drama without the goth factor. 

And keep it simple when doing date night makeup: apply colour to your lid and lower lash line, then gently blend so it looks naturally slept-in. Set it off with eyelashes that are guaranteed to make him swoon by piling on one layer each of lengthening and curling mascara. 

If you’re feeling extra glam, apply a few false lash clusters to the outer corner of your eyes—they can make your eyes look bigger and more defined.

Statement brows

Bold, well-groomed eyebrows frame your face and can make your eyes pop even more. Use a brow pencil or powder to fill any sparse areas and create a defined arch for a lasting impression. 

If your brows are naturally full, a tinted brow gel can help keep them in place while adding a bit of color and definition.

Tip: To avoid making your natural brow too harsh, use a spoolie brush to blend the product and soften any lines.

Lips made for kissing

A date night beauty routine calls for lips that are soft, smooth, and oh-so-kissable. And while a bold lip like scarlet is sexy, men don’t like kissing lipstick that feels gloopy, sticky, or likely to come off all over their face.

So, you need lip color that lasts. And lasts and lasts. 

Exfoliate your lips beforehand with a lip scrub or gently with a toothbrush, and follow up with a hydrating lip balm. 

When it comes to lipstick, choose one that makes you feel confident—whether that’s a classic red like MAC Ruby Woo, a flirty pink like Merit Millennial, or a subtle nude like Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk.

And for long-lasting color, apply a lip liner in a shade that matches your lipstick. It’ll help your lipstick stay put through dinner, drinks, and whatever the night might bring!

Add some strategic shimmer

Borrow a page from the Victoria’s Secret supermodels and trace bronzer around the inside of each breast to enhance your cleavage.

Then lightly dust a fine-grained shimmer (NOT disco-ball-sized glitter) on the top of your décolletage in a capital T shape. 

And be ready for a hefty helping of the old “Eyes up here, mister!” expression!

Get bed head waves

If there is one thing that does not appeal to men, it’s severe, crunchy, over-styled hair. Instead, entice him with a ‘do, ‘ which invites him to run his hands through your glossy strands. 

How to do it? Soft waves, a sleek ponytail, or a chic updo can all complement your makeup and outfit. If you’re short on time, a simple blowout with some volume at the roots can work wonders.

Tip: Add a hair accessory like a sparkling clip or a delicate headband for a bit of extra romance.

Fragrance matters

A beautiful fragrance is the invisible finishing touch to your date night beauty look. Choose a scent that makes you feel confident and complements the mood of your evening. Whether light and floral or deep and seductive, a few spritzes on your pulse points (wrists, neck, and behind the ears) will do the trick.

Tip: Layering your fragrance with a matching body lotion or oil can help it last longer throughout your special evening.