Romanticising life isn’t about doing more. It’s about slowing down, looking around, and treating ordinary moments like they’re worth noticing.
A solo coffee date. A slow morning with your favorite playlist. A five-minute makeup routine that feels more like a ritual than a rush. This is your reminder that you don’t need a special occasion to enjoy your own company—or to feel beautiful doing it.
If you’ve been craving that main character energy, here’s how to create it for yourself—with a soft look, a little intention, and a few Lava Art favorites to bring the glow.
Start With Skin That Feels Like You
The soft look starts before makeup. Think clean, hydrated, and cared for. Double cleansing with the Cleansing Oil and Foam Cleanser helps your skin feel fresh without stripping it. Follow with the Light Facial Cream to lock in moisture and prep for a smooth base.
A Cushion Foundation That Feels Like Skin
When your skin already feels good, your makeup should enhance—not hide. The Glow Compact Cushion gives just enough coverage to even out your tone while still letting your skin breathe. It’s the kind of finish that looks like your skin, only more rested. For something more velvety and shine-free, the Matte Compact offers a soft-focus effect that still feels lightweight.
Apply using the Perfect Blender for that barely-there, diffused glow that makes you look lit from within—even if you're just heading to your local café with a book.
Keep the Details Minimal and Intentional
Soft looks aren’t about piling it on. A touch of Concealer where you need it, a whisper of Finishing Powder to keep it in place, and maybe a swipe of the Perfect Eyeliner if you want a little extra definition. Everything else? Optional. You’re the main character—do what feels good.
Ideas for Your Next Solo Date
Romanticising your life isn’t about doing what looks good online—it’s about tuning into what brings you peace. If you need a little inspiration, here are a few ideas to try this week:
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Take yourself to a coffee shop without your laptop—just you, a notebook, or your current read
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Have a slow breakfast with your favorite playlist on low volume
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Walk a different route home and stop to take a few photos
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Apply your skincare and makeup slowly, just for the experience—not because you need to
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End your night with a face massage and a fresh sheet mask, no screen time involved
The beauty in all of this? You don’t need permission. You don’t need company. You don’t even need plans. You just need a moment to decide that you deserve to enjoy the everyday.
Want to bring a little softness to your routine?
You can find all the tools and textures mentioned in our full collection. Soft skin, soft looks, softer days—starting with you.
