When it comes to date night, I always reach for a makeup look that feels modern, polished, and just the right amount of sultry. I’m not one for anything over-the-top – instead, I like to keep it natural but intentional. That usually results in defined features, a touch of smoky drama, and a lip that lives somewhere between nude, pink, and brown. Over time, I’ve discovered a few must-have products that never let me down – and they’ve officially earned a permanent spot in my date night routine. The best part is that you can grab everything at Nordstrom. It’s my one-stop shop for beauty staples and an outfit to match, so I’m never scrambling last minute. Ahead, I’m walking you through the full routine from face to eyes to lips. Let’s get ready together.
Base Makeup
Flawless skin is always the goal, and my base routine is all about achieving a smooth, soft-focus glow. I like to start with the Armani Luminous Silk Foundation – it melts into the skin, creating a radiant finish that never looks too heavy or too sheer. My favorite brush for that immaculate airbrushed effect is the Hourglass Foundation Brush. For brightening, I reach for the YSL Touche Éclat Concealer Pen and BeautyBlender, applying it under the eyes and down the center of the face. Then, I warm things up using the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick in Cool Almond. I like to apply this around the perimeter of my face and nose bridge as a creamy bronzer. To blend it out, this Hourglass brush is the best – the dense bristles ensure everything looks seamless and sculpted.
Eyes
Once my base is completed, I move onto the eyes, starting with brows. I define them with the Anastasia Brow Definer Pencil in Soft Brown, then lock them in with the Anastasia Sculpting Brow Wax. It gives that lifted, brushed-up effect. For a soft, sultry eye that still feels wearable, I swear by the Tom Ford Eyeshadow Palette in Tiger Eye. The mix of warm shimmers and matte tones creates depth and dimension without overpowering the look. The Hourglass No. 3 Eyeshadow Brush is perfect for blending eyeshadows while the No. 10 Angled Brush is great to smoke out the lower lash line.
No eye look is complete without a winged liner, and the Tom Ford Liquid Liner Pen makes it effortless – the brush tip is unmatched. After the liner goes on, I prep lashes with the Lancôme Cils Booster Mascara Primer, then layer on this Lancôme mascara for long, lifted lashes that hold all night.
Lips
My favorite part of the look is always the lips. I start by lining with the Make Up For Ever Artist Pencil in Wherever Walnut – this shade adds just enough depth to subtly sculpt the lips. Then I fill them in with the Anastasia Lip Velvet Liquid Lipstick in Hush Rose. It’s the perfect mix of nude, pink, and brown for a romantic, soft matte finish that stays put through dinner and drinks. The combo is modern, flattering, and effortlessly sexy – exactly the vibe for date night.
xo, Maria
Makeup Details
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation (in Shade 8)
Hourglass Foundation Brush
YSL Touche Éclat Concealer Pen (in Shade 4)
BeautyBlender Sponge
Bobbi Brown Waterproof Skin Foundation Stick (in Shade Cool Almond)
Hourglass Ambient Foundation Brush
Tom Ford Eyeshadow Palette (in Shade Tiger Eye)
Hourglass No. 3 All-Over Eyeshadow Brush
Hourglass No. 10 Angled Liner Brush
Anastasia Brow Definer Pencil (in Shade Soft Brown)
Anastasia Sculpting Brow Wax
Anastasia Brow Dual-Ended Brow Applicator
Tom Ford Liquid Liner Pen
Lancome Cils Booster Mascara Primer
Lancome Idole Lash Lifting Mascara
Make Up For Ever Artist Color Eye, Lip & Brow Pencil (in Shade Wherever Walnut)
Anastasia Lip Velvet Liquid Lipstick (in Shade Hush Rose)
This post is sponsored by Nordstrom.
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