Quick - what makeup colors IMMEDIATELY come to mind when you think Valentine’s Day? Pink and Red right?! Even though red and pink ARE traditional, there are many other makeup shades and looks you can don for the holiday! So today is all about Valentine's Day Beauty Must-Haves.
February 14th is right around the corner and it’s all about hearts, cupids, chocolates, radiating love and fabulousness! I know some people think it’s an unnecessary holiday, but not me. I choose it to be a day where I celebrate and dote on ALL of my loved ones - my hubby, my kiddos, our dog Taco, my best friends…everyone!
Now what kind of makeup look embodies this day of romance and immediately comes to mind?
One might go straight to a statement red or pink lip. But hear me out, these bold lips can get meessssy if you know what I mean (champagne, kisses, etc)!
I think a good smokey eye, glowing skin, and sheer shiny lips make for a winning romantic look!
Smokey eyes have a sort of rebellious side to them while also being a bit sexy. And when you do something as bold as a smokey eye, you just know you have to balance it with a bit more subdued lips and cheeks.
And don’t be intimidated by a smokey eye - I’ve got a few tricks of my sleeve to show you. And as you can see in these pictures already, it’s a very wearable low-key smokey eye that doesn’t jump out at you.
Now let’s create together a whole ROMANTIC mood with some fantastic makeup products I LOVE to use on my face when Cupid’s day comes around…
Jennifer shares how to Get The Look of Love with Valentine's Day Beauty Must-Haves
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Because we know we’ll be doing a heavier eye look, we do NOT want heavy skin makeup. I love to get an even skin glow that is hard to decipher what is actually making it glow - rather than a bunch of shimmer products!
To do that, I use these 3 products in harmony:
Is there really anything dreamier than a smokey eye?!! I’ve got photos to take you step by step thru this to show you how it can be easily achieved with a little bit of work and the right tools.
I start with eyeshadow, eyeliner, then a shimmer topper! I’m going for a warm brown romantic look instead of the usual heavy black or gray smokey eye. I find using browns makes the look easier to pull off!
Products using:
Steps for this smokey eye are simple.
5. Now get that bronzed eyeliner and drag it along the inner waterline of the entire lower lash line to darken.
6. Spritz the Peach + Lily spray (for tackiness) on top of this BK Beauty brush made specifically for applying shimmer shadows, then grab a good bit of the “Space Cowboy” shadow and tap it right into the center of the eyelid, then along the top of the brown shadow you put along the lower lash line.
7. Finish with curling the lashes and two coats of mascara on upper and lower lashes!
You’re going to want to pair these eyes with the look of a realistic love flush!! This calls for two cream products that sink nicely into the skin and don’t look powdery. Contour and warm up your bone structure first with the e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Contour wand, $9. I am really into this tiny sponge wand that makes contouring a breeze and precise. I’m wearing shade light/medium here.
Then the real glam comes in with the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter wand, $42, in “Pillow Talk Medium.” I apply this gorgeous multi-use illuminating gel that can be worn as a highlighter or blush for buildable color and an instant glow. I dotted it very high up on the cheekbones with this Soft Pinch blush brush, $23, that is my go-to brush for liquid and cream highlighters and blushes.
Matte dark lips can get really messy and hard to keep up with. So for Valentine’s Day, you should pick a low maintenance lip color that is easy to apply and makes lips look extra juicy (and kissable!).
There’s a brand new lip product in town that was just released, and it’s a fun one! Let me introduce you to the Buxom Plump Shot Lip Serums, $29, in the Multi-Chrome finishes! These multi-chrome tints do glisten with a color shifting effect and prismatic plump. I’m wearing new shade “Dreamy Dolly.” ( a mauve with red + violet shift) They feel hydrating, lightweight, and with a slight tingle sensation of plumping action.
Final Details:
*Since we didn’t do a pink/red lip, choose a pink + red top to go with your smokey eye! You can go comfy Alpaca striped Crew sweater, $110, oversized Dressed in LaLa Cardigan, $92 or cutie Bloomingdales 3 pink Mock Neck sweater, $88.
* Amazon chunky dome gold ring, $23, is a great statement piece.
* If you’ve been looking for a new alluring scent, look no further than the fragrance line from Sol De Janiero. My personal faves right now that I constantly get compliments on are the Cheirosa ‘68 - which smells like a lightweight dupe for Baccarat Rouge 540 - and then the original Cherirosa ‘62 - which they are most well known for and has a warm vanilla + caramel scent.
* If you haven’t tried this intoxicatingly beautiful Gisou Infused Hair Perfume, $44, yet, do it! You’ll get hooked on having your head smell so good!
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