It’s that time of the year again! Our social media pages are full of cheesy captions and couple photos. All restaurants are fully booked. Traffic is twice as slow. But Valentine’s Day isn’t all that bad, especially when you choose to celebrate it with someone you love!
If you and your partner are about to enjoy a fancy date, chances are, you’ll be bringing a clutch. Clutches are classy and chic—but also quite tiny. You can’t fit your entire makeup arsenal there, but you can squeeze in the date essentials.
It’s best to bring products that are tiny but useful. Here are our top five picks.
1.) Lipstick
This is probably the most obvious one you need to pack! With all the food and drinks you’re about to enjoy, you will need to retouch your lipstick. You’d probably want something tiny, classy, and kiss-proof.
NARS
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl (Php1,450)
You can try the NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (Php1,450) in Dragon Girl. Taylor Swift herself uses this lippie! It has a matte finish, but does not look drying. It doesn’t settle into the fine lines of your lips, so it always looks luxurious and clean. It is also very pigmented.
STILA
Stila’s Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Patina (Php 1,250)
Stila’s Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick (Php 1,250) is also a cult classic–always getting rave reviews from users all around the globe. It’s known to last all day and feel creamy on your lips. Unlike some liquid lipsticks, this product is known not to transfer–so you don’t have to worry about smudged lips and messy wine glasses. For a natural, daytime look, try the Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in the shades Patina or Firenze. Both shades are dusty rose, but Firenze is a warmer shade. The dusty rose color looks natural and classic.
MAC
MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lip Color in Feel So Grand (Php 1,300)
Try the MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lip Color (Php 1,300) in “Feel So Grand.” It’s long-wearing and lasts for eight hours, it wears evenly and smoothly, it’s non-feathering and non-bleeding.
We recommend the shades Rich & Restless– with a mid-tone pinky salmon shade and Topped with Brandy– which has a deep dirty rose shade. Both of them light up your face and keep your lips from looking pale and lifeless–but they aren’t as loud as a cherry red lippie.
Fun fact: Dakota Johnson wore the MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lip Color in “Feel So Grand” in the proposal scene of Fifty Shades Darker. (Her makeup and dress in that scene was iconic!) She wore it with the MAC Lip Pencil in “Cherry.”
2.) Pressed Setting
It’s always best to keep the oiliness at bay. But depending on your skin type and the venue of your date, this can be a bit of a problem.
NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder, (Php 1950)
Try the NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder. Since it’s translucent, it doesn’t mess with the makeup you already put on earlier during that day. It’s compact enough to pack, and it’s not messy at all—versus the loose powder version of the same product.This also works well with camera flashes. (No need to worry about having weird white spots in photos!) This product is finely milled, lightweight, and gives you a subtle glow.
3.) Facial Spray
Maybe you have dry skin. Maybe you don’t have dry skin but still want a dewy glow. Either way, make sure to pack a facial spray with you!
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe & Rose (Php 550)
Mario Badescu’s facial spray with aloe, herbs, and rosewater is a cult classic. Makeup artists all over the world swear by this product. It revitalizes your face and gives you that enviable dewy radiance. It boosts your skin’s moisture and glow, so you look naturally blooming on your date.
4.) Perfume
Don’t ever neglect the way you smell, especially on dates when you’re in close proximity with a guy you like! Even people with the best hygiene can become self-conscious about the way they smell. The scent of restaurants and even the sun can cling to you, so make sure to bring a perfume in your clutch.
White Moss by Acca Kappa (Php 4,500)
Try the White Moss by Acca Kappa. It’s their classic bestseller, and for a good reason. The scent is fresh, “a harmonious blend of sweet, sensual notes; light wood, amber and musk.”
5.) Moisturizing Hand Creams
Holding hands with your special someone during your date? Don’t let rough and dry skin get in the way.
Shea Hand Cream (Php 530)
Bring L’Occitane’s world-famous hand creams in your clutch! They smell great, moisturize your skin, and have the most adorable packaging!
All the products mentioned in this post are available in Rustan’s The Beauty Source. To know more about the latest promos and events, you can follow @rustansthebeautysource on Facebook and Instagram.