Love is in the air—and in all of our makeup kits as well. Whether you have an exciting date lined up for the night or a chill sesh with your gals, give in to the season of love with Tira’s round-up of the easiest Valentine’s makeup ideas. From fairytale pinks to all-over reds, consider this your one-stop guide:
How to create a statement red Valentine’s makeup look, according to a makeup artist
Celebrated makeup artist Florian Hurel’s brushes have worked their magic on some of the most coveted faces in the industry—Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma and Sara Ali Khan, among others. His top advice? “As always, the key is to enhance your natural features and go for makeup looks that make you feel confident and beautiful.” For those looking to create a statement red makeup look, he has shared an easy step-by-step guide to follow:
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1. Always start with cleansed skin. Wash your face with a cleanser as per your skin type and apply your go-to moisturiser.
2. Next, the focus will be on creating a smooth, even-toned base. Reach for a foundation that matches your skin tone for a smooth and even complexion.
3. Rosy cheeks are the easiest way to lean into the romanticism of the season. Reach for a powder or cream blush in rosy hues to give your cheeks a natural-looking flush.
4. For those sweetheart eyes, choose soft, romantic colours in your eyeshadow palette—pinks and purples topped off with a touch of rose gold.
5. Start by applying a light shade on your eyelids and work your way inwards with a slightly darker shade in the crease. Add a touch of shimmer on the center of your lids for a romantic sparkle.
6. Next, work on defining your eyes with an eyeliner, whether it is with a thin line or a subtle wing for added definition.
7. Luscious lashes will serve as the perfect foil for this look so curl your lashes and apply mascara for a wide-eyed look.
8. For kissable lips, use a lip liner to define the edges and fill in with a lip colour that complements your overall look—reds and pinks are classic for Valentine's Day.
9. Ensure that you end your handiwork with a glowing finish by highlighting the high points of your face, such as your cheekbones and the bridge of your nose.
10. Set it all in place with a translucent setting powder to ensure that all of the makeup products you have applied stay in place during the date and wherever the night takes you afterwards.
Valentine’s day makeup looks to inspire yours
For those looking to make heads turn their way, there is no denying the impact of a statement red lipstick makeup look. To ensure that this bold hue stays in the spotlight, opt for a pared-back approach to the rest of your makeup.
When it comes to red, matte lipstick is likely your first thought. But adding a little gloss just makes the look so much easier (and firmly places the look in 2024).
Red-on-red might seem like a tough look to pull off but if you are truly look to get into the spirit of Valentine-d Day, the easiest way to do an all-over red look is to opt for a cherry-hued chubby stick on your eyes, creamy red bullet on your lips and a coordinated mani to round things off.
Red blush is the easiest way to create a perfect natural flush on the skin because it actually mimics the body’s natural response to sun or heat. They won’t be able to tell if you’re blushing because of something they said or because your makeup is just that good.
Ready to get started? Here are all the makeup essentials you’ll need to create a stop-and-stare Valentine’s makeup look:
Shiseido Pop Powdergel Eye Shadow - 11 Waku Pink
L.A. Girl Pastel Dream Auto Eyeliner - Baby Pink
Myglamm LIT Glossy Liquid Eyeliner - Pink Rave
M.A.C Matte Lipstick - Russian Red
Maybelline New York Superstay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick - Red Hot
Huda Beauty Cheeky Tint Blush Stick - Proud Pink
Lakme Absolute Gel Stylist Nail Color - Fireside
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