February 14th: the one day of the year your usual flawless skin decides to becomes a hot mess, and your cool, calm and collected self is nowhere to be seen. But don’t despair!
By Kate-Marie Thorpe
We’re here to Rescu. your date night with tried and tested beauty S.O.S essentials. These little handbag helpers will go from boardroom to the bedroom and beyond, because who really knows where the night will take you…
PRE-DATE PREP.
They say eyes are the window to the soul, and with Eylure Lashes, yours will never be wider. Perfect for those up-close-and-personal date, these luxurious lashes come in various lengths; from natural and wispy (Our pick? The #020’s), to va-va-voom voluminious.
RRP $9.99 – $24.99 from Priceline, Coles, Woolworths and Big W
Playful pussycat or vivacious kitten? Whichever you choose to be this Valentines Day, get your paws primed with Kitty Got Claws Nail Polish. Free of all unsafe chemicals and quick drying, try Moscow Never Sleeps for a heart-racing red.
RRP $23 from kittygotclaws.com.au
When the date nerves kick in, it’s usually a one-way ticket to Sweatville. Sexy? Nuh-uh. Get off the train and back in the game with Rexona Clinical Protection — nothing is stronger.
RRP $14.95 from Woolworths, Coles and Big W
Give yourself a gift you actually want this Valentine’s Day with Sisley. Ditch the red roses and opt for their Black Rose Cream Mask to plump and firm for pre-date decadence.
RRP $170 from David Jones and www.sisley-cosmetics.com/au
IN THE BEDROOM.
Set the mood the old fashioned way to end your night in elegance. Ecoya Candles Warm Bonfire Nights is just as good as being fireside, if not better with its Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang sultry scent.
RRP $39.95 from David Jones and ecoya.com
Don’t pull your hair out, pull it back with Lady Jayne Minimalistic Leather Bobby Slides in three look-at-me colours. The leather adds a risqué-touche, while also providing a grip tighter than any contraption mentioned in 50 Shades of Grey…
RRP $7.99 from Priceline and selected Pharmacies
Show off your bedroom body with the luxurious Jasmine Rouge Body Lotion. In on of Tom Ford’s most romantic scents, its Jasmine fragrance will have your bed buddy in a frenzy long after the candles are blown out.
RRP $100 from selected David Jones stores and davidjones.com.au
Red lipstick stains: Sexy in movies, not all over your face. Give yourself a thorough clean-up before bedtime with ModelCo Double Sided Face Wipes, which exfoliate and cleanse in one easy swipe. Talk about a time saver!
RRP $8.00 from Priceline and Modelcocosmetics.com
THE MORNING AFTER.
To leave your mouth minty fresh from all those late-night shenanigans, Oral-B 3D White LUXE Glamorous White Toothpaste cleans and whitens as it freshens. Even if the date didn’t go to plan, you can bet you’ll leave the next morning with a brighter smile.
RRP $8.99 from all leading supermarkets and pharmacies
We all know it, we all dread it: the walk of shame. Refresh your hair before you leave the house with the Tangle Teezer Limited Edition by Lulu Guinness for hair that’s less bed-head and more bouffant goddess.
RRP $34.95 at tangle-teezer.com.au
Touchups needn’t be tricky with the Naked Basics Palette. As sexy as it’s name suggests, this compact little number from Urban Decay featuring blush and contour, will have you slipping out the door and into something more comfortable in no time.
RRP $29.00US from Sephora and Mecca Maxima from 27 March
Kissing really takes its toll on your lips, and for the softest pucker around, you need Carmex Moisture Plus in your handbag. Clear or sheer colour, scented or au natural, they’re the ideal way to give you lips some love after a long night of passion.
RRP from $8.99 in leading pharmacies nationwide
