Celebrity make-up artist Nathalie Eleni shows you how to create an effortless look with a soft glam date night makeup tutorial

Words: Nathalie Eleni | Images: Shutterstock & various brands

Soft glam date night makeup tutorial

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Gel Pencil in Nude

Top Sante verdict

A creamy nude kohl pencil added to the waterline makes eyes instantly appear bigger and brighter but gives a much softer finish than a bright white
Pros
  • Can last for up to 12 hours
  • Easy to apply with intense colour
  • Water, perspiration, and abrasion resistant
  • Suitable for sensitive eyes

Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint

Top Sante verdict

Less is more when it comes to healthy-looking skin, so opt for a tinted moisturiser. This is one of my absolute favourites, as it boosts moisture levels while providing a sheer, long-lasting glow
Pros
  • Long-lasting sheer coverage to even tone
  • Visibly plumping and smoothing
  • Entirely buildable
  • Skincare hybrid with barrier-boosting meadowfoam seed oil and hyaluronic acid
  • Enriched with plant-based squalane and shea butter

Kabuki brush

Top Sante verdict

To prevent a shiny t-zone and set your make-up, use a small fluffy brush to apply translucent powder, blurring imperfections and protecting against blue light
Pros
  • Densely packed vegan synthetic fibres contour naturally to the face for seamless blending
  • Works with powder, bronzer, blush, highlight, liquid and cream formulas on face and body
  • Buffs foundation, sweeps bronzer and builds blush evenly for a natural finish

17 Another Level Volume Mascara

Top Sante verdict

Full and fluffy lashes add drama and definition to your eyes. Look for a volumizing mascara to thicken and sculpt, and choose a deep brown tone for a softer finish than harsher black
Pros
  • Creates massive volume without weighing down lashes
  • Colour lasts all day
  • Vegan friendly

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Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick

Top Sante verdict

Complete the look with matte blue-red lipstick, which makes your teeth look whiter! If you are new to red and want to ease yourself in, dot the colour on with your fingertips
Pros
  • Oil-infused powder lipstick, formulated for the ultimate matte finish
  • Rich pigmentation
  • Precise and high-coverage application
  • Comes in a range of nude, bright and dark shades

Reeson Highlighter Duo

Top Sante verdict

Use the bronzing balm to give a subtle warmth to the skin. Smooth over the high points of your face to give depth, then emphasise your cheekbones, brow bone, and nose with a touch of the highlighter
Pros
  • Gives the most beautiful glow to your skin and is really easy to apply
  • Buildable luminous finish
  • Natural, healthy radiant glow
  • Skin-nourishing hydrating ingredients

Charlotte Tilbury Eyes To Mesmerise Cream Eye shadow

Top Sante verdict

Open your eyes with a soft, shimmering shadow blended over the lids and into the inner corners. The shade Champagne gives a warm and glamorous finish with natural highlights to enhance eye size
Pros
  • Glide-on-and-go cream eyeshadow formula
  • Metallic, light-reflecting finish
  • Hydrates and conditions with Vitamin E!
  • Smudge proof

Oskia Get Up & Glow

Top Sante verdict

Hydration is the fastest route to an instant glow! Apply this serum under your moisturiser to plump lines and make skin look more vibrant, giving an immediate glow
Pros
  • Combines peptides and hyaluronic acid to repair and restore stressed skin
  • Helps with ageing, fine lines and wrinkles
  • Lightweight, anti-fatigue serum boosts cell energy and respiration

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