Survival Kit: Date Night

By Mai Wang, Birchbox

Date Night
Date Night


Beauty musts for three different romantic scenarios

THE FIRST DATE
Battling the jitters is hard enough without worrying about your looks. Whether you're meeting up with a blind date or an OKCupid crush, take these fail-proof products along for the ride.

-- Boscia® Green Tea Blotting Linens: These antioxidant-infused sheets absorb oil and shine without ruining your carefully applied makeup.

-- colorescience pro® Pressed Mineral Foundation: Keep this mattifying powder compact on hand just in case you need an excuse to go powder your nose.

-- BLK DNM Perfume 11: Leave the floral fragrances behind, and spritz on this spicy scent to keep him guessing throughout the night.

THE STANDBY DATE
By now, you and your beau have settled into a comforting routine: dinner followed by a late-night Netflix marathon. It's time to spice things up.

-- stila Glamoureyes Mascara: Get the look of falsies minus the mess with this lengthening mascara.

-- theBalm® Mary-Lou Manizer: Save fresh-faced for another time. This champagne-toned highlighting powder gives skin a luminous finish.

-- Harvey Prince Eau Flirt: This irresistible perfume is formulated to arouse amorous reactions in men.

THE SPECIAL OCCASION DATE
Maybe you're celebrating your anniversary or maybe your man just surprised you with theater tickets. Either way, it's time to pull out all the stops.

-- Jouer Age-Repairing Perfector: Battling lackluster skin? Help is on the way with this hydrating, light-diffusing foundation, which comes in a mirrored compact petite enough to fit into your evening clutch.

-- Exude Lip Creme in Red #1: A classic crimson shade that comes in an innovative crystal applicator that dispenses the perfect amount of pigment.

-- theBalm® Hot Mama! Shadow & Blush: This peachy pink blush, highlighter, and shadow will add a dose of eye-catching shimmer anywhere you apply it.


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