As mothers I find we often put the needs of our children before ourselves. We are busy, and honestly that luxury of a few moments alone is often rather spent sleeping, reading, or just going to the bathroom by yourself. Its not that we don’t deserve it but more that it becomes less important on the priority list. Who is really going to see you? The toddlers? They don’t care.
Your hot date might care. When it comes to a night out, whether it is with girlfriends or with your husband / boyfriend / blind date, you want to feel your best.
I decided to work on a new night time look. I needed to get a new face primer, so I meandered a bit to find what was new and exciting in my makeup aisle. To savor my kid free time I quickly ran to my community Shoppers Drug Mart. Mine has an entire aisle filled with the fancy makeup. I was there only a few seconds before someone helped me, and offered to show me some new looks. HALLELUJAH!
Here is my before and after. Your welcome for that amazing picture of me. Here is how I accomplished looking so decent (haha) and my date night makeup:
1. Cleanse. I used the Clairins toner.
2. Prime – I tried out the Lise Water in green to even out my redness, but I really like the smashbox version as well.
3. Cheek highlighter, Foundation – I used the Lingerie De Peau because I liked the name for a date night look. Eye Primer.
4, 5, 6. Three colors on my eyes, with the lightest going on my lid and right below my brow for more open looking eyes.
7. Lash primer
8. Ready for a date!
Here are all the products that I used.
What is your go to look for a date night out? Or better yet, what is your favorite beauty product?
So lovely, fresh and natural!
I need a makeover!
Great makeover.. but you looked good before and after!
Looks great Brooke. I want my make up done. Shoppers has lots of brands.
I love how soft and natural your make up looks… very pretty and well applied too.
Looks great Brooke! I really could use a makeover too…I never know how to do my eyes!
This looks like a really great store!
I’m always on the look out for new products to try and I would be interested in that Lise Water (or the Smashbox) – thanks!!
What a fun treat! I tend to apply my make on the same way everyday because I really don’t know what else to do. I love how the look was so natural. Great smile!
Love it! The look is great on you and I love the tips. Makes me want to get a makeover too! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Love Clarins products. Try the Gentle Peel next time. I used to work at their Spa in Toronto:)
Love your natural look!
Thanks for the tip, I will have to check it out!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Thanks so much for the tips! LOVE the step by step photos too!
You look stunning! Funny – I just decided to freshen up my date night look – it’s been a loooong time since I have! I just bought 2 new lipsticks and a new eyeliner!! I always wear a purplish lipstick, so I changed it up to a bright Hollywood red and a darker burgundy-ish colour. Hubs loved the new red!!
I have been using the Smashbox bronzer for years. I love it. It’s very natural and just gives you a glow. Your makeover was just perfect.
Thanks Mara! I don’t know how I have managed to miss Smashbox until now. I have been living under a rock.