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This post is all about date night beauty and date night beauty prep tips.
Date nights are so much fun.
Arguably, getting ready for a date night can be just as fun as the date itself.
But in order for it to be an enjoyable experience, it helps to have a pre-date beauty routine in place.
Your date night beauty prep routine can make a world of difference in feeling confident and radiant.
So, if you are preparing for a special date night but don’t know how to get ready for a date, you’ve come to the right place.
Read on for all the best date night beauty ideas to ensure you look and feel your best on your next date night.
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Date Night Skin
There’s so much that goes into getting your skin prepped for a date night.
If you want to really go all the way with it, you will want to make sure you don’t skip any of the below:
1. Exfoliate
Exfoliating your skin in the shower with a good exfoliant not only gives you a closer shave, but sloughs off dead skin and makes your skin glow.
2. Shave
Without a doubt, you are going to want to make sure you are clean shaven prior to date night.
You don’t want your date to graze your leg and feel stubble.
3. Tan
If you know how to apply a good self tan, the night before your date would be a great time to get your skin nice and tan.
However, I wouldn’t suggest trying self tanner for the first time prior to a date night if you’ve never done it before (trust me, there’s a learning curve)!
An alternative for a nice subtle glow would be to use glow drops which mixes with your natural lotion for a natural bronze hue.
4. Remove Body Hair
After you have hopped out of the shower and dried off, now is the time to remove any body hair that you don’t shave (such as your underarms).
I use an epilator for my underarms and it leaves my underarms so smooth and leaves no remnants of dark stubble.
If you’ve never epilated before, it’s an absolute game changer for hair removal, and I outline exactly how to use it in this post.
5. Moisturize Skin Well
Date night skin isn’t complete without making sure your skin is super moisturized.
For maximum moisturizing, layer a natural oil like marula oiled followed by a thick emollient cream like CeraVe.
6. Apply Makeup Deliberately
Date night makeup should be applied intentionally. I like to look on Pinterest or TikTok for a natural, feminine makeup look and copy it best I can!
Any of the Old Money Makeup Looks in this post are perfect inspo for your next date night.
7. Finish With a Shimmer or Glow Oil/Spray
Finish off your date night skin with a spritz of this Neutrogena sunscreen spray. It gives the most beautiful natural glow to your skin.
Date Night Hair
Equally as important as skin, making sure your hair is groomed properly will make a world of difference in your appearance.
8. Do a Pre-Wash Scalp Detox
In order to make sure your scalp is flake free, you should do a pre-wash scalp detox like this one.
Make sure to work it into your scalp well using a tangle teezer brush.
9. Cleanse & Condition
Cleansing and conditioning your hair prior to date night will ensure it smells fresh and is oil free and bouncy after it’s styled.
10. Style Your Hair
Have you heard of the “hair theory?” Basically, it says you can change your entire look just by changing the style of your hair.
Given this, take your time styling your hair and opt for having your hair at least mostly down as opposed to an updo.
If you are in a crunch for time and can’t do a full haircare routine on yourself prior to date night, stop by your local hair salon or dry bar for a quick wash and blowout!
Date Night Nails
This goes without saying, but making sure your nails are well groomed is another non negotiable when prepping for a date night.
11. Have Well Manicured Nails
Having fresh nails doesn’t mean you have to go get them done. This just means make sure your nails are groomed (no dirt under your fingernails, cuticles pushed back, no chipped polish, and all one the same length).
I like to do this the night before date night, so I’m not rushing around to do everything prior to the date on the same day.
Smell Good Everywhere
12. Make Sure Your Breath is Smelling Fresh
I can’t stress how important having fresh breath can be on a date night. Besides the basic brushing/flossing hygiene that you should be doing regularly, opt for this mouth wash which has zinc to cancel out any pungent odors remaining.
Pro Hack – Rinse your mouth in the bathroom after dinner and keep some mints in your purse for an extra boost of freshness.
13. Practice Thorough Underarm Cleansing
There is nothing worse than having body odor smell seep out of your armpits on a date night.
Avoid this by cleansing your armpits extra well in the shower (you should be doing this always, but especially important prior to a date).
Finish with a deodorant like Dove spray which doesn’t leave any white residue and holds up against even the hottest sweatiest date nights.
14. Cleanse Feminine Areas Properly
For obvious reasons, it’s making sure your feminine areas are clean and odorless should be part of your date night beauty routine.
Make sure you have a good mild cleanser, such as an Unscented Dove Bar, and wash well with a wash cloth (trust me, the wash cloth makes a world of difference).
For a refresher on bathroom breaks, you can bring some Summer’s Eve Wipes.
15. Select a Sultry Fragrance
Date night calls for a super sultry perfume such as the Caroline Herrera Good Girl or YSL Black Opium.
Dress to Impress
The way you dress yourself can set the whole tone for the date night.
16. Choose The Right Outfit
When it comes to date night, choosing a feminine outfit (such as a skirt or a dress) will leave a lasting impression.
But most important of all, make sure to wear something you feel empowered and comfortable in!
17. Accessories with Jewelry
Jewelry can dress up even the most basic of outfits and make a statement.
Even if statement jewelry/accessories aren’t your thing, a dainty necklace and some staple studs will make your outfit look put together.
18. Choose Sexy Undergarments
It’s basically girl math that adding sexy undergarments under an outfit will make you feel 10x more confident and desirable!
So don’t dare underestimate the power of a matching lingerie set such as this one by Skims.
This post was all about date night beauty.
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