MAKE-UP TIPS TO HELP YOU DAZZLE ON DATE NIGHT

For date night, you may want to turn up the romance a notch. To help you look and feel your best, we share the secrets to creating flirtatious looks.

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FULL-ON GLAM
Shimmer, glitter, and yes, more shimmer – that’s what a full-on glam look is all about. So, if you’re a girly girl and love everything that sparkles, then this is the look for you.

ACHIEVE THE LOOK: Don’t be afraid to add different elements of shininess. For example, try glossy lips, glitter eyeshadow, and shimmery accessories for a more synchronised look.

HINT OF COLOUR
Nothing says playful and fun like a touch of colour on the eyes or lips. To make this work for you, choose a bold colour that works well with your skin’s undertone – these are the natural colours underneath your skin’s surface. They are usually red, yellow, or blue.

ACHIEVE THE LOOK: Use neutral colours on the rest of your face to avoid a look that’s too busy. If you like, match your lipstick or eyeshadow colour with one accessory, like your bag, earrings or even your nails.



CUT CREASE
This eyeshadow technique is used to provide a unique and edgy look and is just as glamorous as the full-on glam look. The difference is that you can achieve it with different colours and forms, making eyes appear more prominent. When a lighter shade of eyeshadow is smudged across the crease of the lid, it produces a dramatic contrast that gives the appearance of large and well-defined eyes, which is both an optical illusion and a makeup trend.

ACHIEVE THE LOOK: To make your cut crease pop with any colour, base your eyeshadow with a white eyeshadow primer or the lightest shade of concealer.

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SMOKEY EYE
This is a classic look that offers just the right amount of glam. For evening occasions, the smokey eye has always been the go-to look. Not only does it bring sophistication to the eyes, but it’s also romantic and seductive.

ACHIEVE THE LOOK: Go easy on the accessories and always pair your bolder eye makeup with a nude lip. Too many colours or bold elements can make your makeup appear too heavy.

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NATURAL GLAM
This makeup look is still glam, but appears lighter and more natural. The look is both edgy and refined and uses monochromatic colours like beige. Think a luminous complexion, faded eyeshadow, and a neutral lip instead of going full-on glam with multicoloured eyeshadow and tons of glitter.

ACHIEVE THE LOOK: Play with different forms and textures but stick to the same colour. For example, use a sheer beige eyeshadow and a glossy nude lipstick. Then contour your face to make your features stand out.

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