15 Date-Night Makeup Looks That Are Beyond Stunning

Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time, or you’ve been planning date nights with that special someone for years, creating makeup looks for the occasion is always a fun way to feel your best and express yourself on date night. While wearing makeup that makes you feel good and confident is the best beauty tip we could offer, there are a few ways you can totally amp up your makeup look for date night that will make the occasion memorable. Bold lips, colorful shadows, highlighted cheekbones—these are all ways to flaunt your beauty on your next night out (or in). Ahead, we’ve compiled a list of 15 date-night makeup looks to try. Spoiler alert: There really are no rules.

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Softly Sculpted

There’s no shortage of color on the cheeks here, and we can’t get over how this look glistens. A healthy dose of blush, glossed-up lips, and lots of mascara create a winning combination on any date you might be anticipating. For a seamless application of blush, start with your preferred shade and blend it softly on the apples of the cheeks, using a brush like this one from Anisa Beauty and slowly adding color as you go until you’ve reached your desired pigment. Cream blushes are a great texture for this technique: These vitamin-infused blushes from Tata Harper offer a nice color payoff and are easy to blend.

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