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First Date Advice From a Pro 👩‍❤️‍👨

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I'm like Charlotte York when it comes looking my best on dates
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Make-up products

These are make-up products I used on a first date. I mostly just do my make-up the same way in my every make-up routine but with specific steps and products 

 
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I love all of the Lisa Eldridge lip range and I always wear a Lisa Eldridge Lipstick on a first date. I was recommended wearing a lipstick you feel confident in.
178 - Lisa (Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick) | Lisa …
 
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I like using a powder blush to set my cream blush in place for the rest of the date.
Nyx Professional Makeup Buttermelt Blush - 0.17oz
 
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Love this blush, it's a very buildable. I only like a light flush of colour on a date.
Sunset Blush Balm Rosa | Rose Pink Liquid Blush - VIEVE
 
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Create a lovely glow to the skin and keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day. Which is what I want to look like on a date.
Skin Nova | Illuminating Makeup primer 30ml - VIEVE
 
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I always prefer to wear light coverage foundation and pinpoint conceal if I have a spot.
Truth Tint - Sheer Skin Tint - Made By Mitchell
 
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Helps to set my make-up in places throwout the date.
P.Louise Ready Set Slay Setting Spray
 
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I love wearing neutral eyeshadows when going on a date. I can go for a subtle eye look or a dramatic look depending on wear we are going for a date.
P.Louise Bridal Series - Wedding Wish XL Palette
 
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If I need a quick eye make-up look. I will just swipe this onto my eyelids and blend it out.
Wonder'Last Shadow Stick | Rimmel London

The night before

This is the skincare and haircare prep the night before a date 

 
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The night before I always put one of the Garnier sheet mask as I want to look mositured and glowing. My make-up always sits better when i have used one of these mask the night before.
Moisturising Face Sheet Masks - Garnier
 
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I use this body whipped foam with the rest of the products from the bundle I listed. I want to smell great on a date.
P.Louise Clean Up Your Act Whipped Body Foam
 
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I use all the bodycare products in this bundle for an everyday shower routine. I want to smell like a cake from head to toe when I'm on a date.
P.Louise Stocked Up Bundle (International Exclusive)
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I always use eye patches before apply my make-up. This helps my concealer to sit better.
Hyaluronic Fix Extreme4 Jelly Eye Patches - Nip + Fab
 
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I like to curl my hair before by wrapping my hair in these rods. Once the hair is wrapped around the rode the bonnets are placed on top to help secure the in place.
Heatless Hair Curlers, Satin Curling Rods
 
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This helps to set my curls in place. The lotion mixed water in a spray bottle makes my hair looks luscious.
Hair Setting Lotion.co.uk
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After a date I just want my make-up off quickly. I spray this on my face and it melts off my make-up.
Makeup Remover Spray.co.uk
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Things to take in your purse

These are essentially to have in your purse for emergency 

 
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I always bring a setting powder with me to help control the oil I get in my T zone. It also has a mirror so I can check to see if I need to touch up my lipstick.
Face Powder | Loose & Pressed Setting Powder - MAC Cosmetics
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Not make-up but It's essential. I want to Smell my best on a date and the perfume I've been complimented for wearing before.
Ariana Grande Cloud Pink Eau de Parfum Spray - The Perfume Shop
 
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I always have a lip balm to keep my lips hydrated. I also apply it to my dry patches on my hands to keep my hands hydrated.
Vaseline Lip Therapy Lip Balm Tin Original 20g - Boots
 
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Of you have a pressed powder has a compartment, the I would suggest you can place a powder puff in to help touch up concealer or set your face.
Mini Puff.co.uk
 
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I also bring chewing gum or mints with me as I don't want to have bad breath.
Wrigley's Extra Peppermint Chewing Gum 46 Pieces
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For my IBS and girls with stomach issues. I take these with my if my stomach cramps straight to hurt.
Buscopan: medicine to treat stomach cramps and IBS - NHS
 
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I like to bring an umbrella just incase because you cannot trust the weather in the uk.
Pocket Umbrella.co.uk

What I wear

These are the clothes and assorted accessories that can help elevate a look. 

 
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I love dolly dotty dresses as this style of dress suits my figure. It also has pockets!
Lily Retro Off Shoulder White Polka Dot Swing Dress
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I like wearing these as when I am wearing tight. It this helps to keep them up.
SPANX | Shapewear, Clothing, Activewear & Intimates
 
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I love to wear my silver pearl earrings. As I tend to wear silver jewellery for special occasions like a date.
Senteria Sterling Silver Pearl Stud Earrings
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You don’t need a big high heel. A short platform heel is the go to for me.
Yours Plus Size Black Platform Court Shoes In Extra Wide EEE Fit
 
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For a casual date I like to wear trousers like these and a graphic tee.
Buy Women's Black Stripe Trousers Online | Next UK
 
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I like to wear trainers for when I'm going for a casual date.
Black & White Trainers | Men's & Women's - Schuh
 
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For going on a dinner date. I like to take a long black coat. It's look more sophisticated and keeps me warm at night.
Women's Black Coats | Trench, Puffer, Teddy & Wool | H&M GB

First date make-up videos

 
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How I do my makeup on a first date.
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