{I’ve partnered with Dove and DiMe Media to bring you today’s #EssentialUpgrade post sharing my Date Night Beauty Essentials}
It’s Friday night, and after a long week, I’m looking forward to an evening out where I don’t have to cook and the entertainment comes from a source other than my subscription streaming service. As a parent, date nights aren’t always easy to coordinate and yet that opportunity to spend a bit of time focusing on something you and your significant other enjoy can be *revitalizing* for your relationship together. This much-needed time away can also help re-energize you since the role of being a parent can often be taxing. And I personally love opportunities to dress up, put on a little makeup, and celebrate my beauty as a woman.
Because my work/life schedule can be variable and seemingly tireless, I find it helpful to place regular date nights and girls’ nights out on the calendar, just as I would any other activity. I also find that having a mental checklist of date night essentials makes it more difficult to create an excuse not to go out.
If I asked you to choose a handful of beauty and personal care products that you can’t live without, I imagine they might include lipstick, mascara and deodorant. For date nights and girls’ nights out, these essentials help enhance our external and internal beauty and help us feel confident about ourselves. To help inspire you to make regular time for date nights and girls’ nights out, I’m sharing my Date Night Beauty Essentials!
Powder: My go-to for smooth, flawless skin is a mineral foundation with an SPF. The lightweight coverage lasts for hours and the minerals help diminish the appearance of imperfections. Plus the container is compact enough to stash in my purse for touch-ups throughout the night.
Lipstick: A bold lip is my make-up staple, particularly because my lips are a feature I like to enhance. Red is the perfect choice for making a statement and creating a more dramatic, evening look.
Eye Shadow: I personally love a little color on my eye and how I can use shadows to create a shimmery, sultry or smoky look depending on my mood.
Mascara: For many people, a person’s eyes are the first feature that grabs their attention. Draw attention to your eyes with a waterproof mascara that conditions and lengthens your lashes.
Deodorant: Whether it’s your first date, or your fiftieth, there is always a bit of angst before an evening out, even if it stems from the stress of trying to coordinate all of the logistics to make date night happen. Don’t settle for a deodorant that simply gets you by. I personally love Dove’s Advanced Care Antiperspirant, which offers 48 hours of odor and wetness protection and includes a NutriumMoisture formula that leaves my underarms feeling soft and smooth. Summer is right around the corner and my attire, particularly for date nights, often includes a sleeveless dress or top. Dove’s Advanced Care Antiperspirant can help restore the skin’s natural tone under the arms, so you can sport your favorite date night outfit with confidence.
Perfume: I love to look good and smell good, so a subtle perfume is a must for evenings out. If you’re sensitive to scents, try a body spray which you can apply before date night and then refresh throughout the night.
Jewelry: I love to use accessories to dress up an outfit, but they don’t have to cost a lot of money to make a difference. Embrace your own sense of style and experiment with colors, beads, pendants, chains, and metals.
Clutch: When it comes to date night, I prefer to keep it simple when it comes to a purse. Choose something that will fit your date night essentials and compliments the color and style of your outfit.
What are your date night essentials? I’d love to hear your must-have beauty essentials for feeling beautiful and confident.
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