8 Valentine’s Day Makeup Ideas That Bring Out The Main Character Vibe!

There’s no better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a killer and flawless makeup look for the main character — you. On-point makeup, along with that gorgeous outfit you’ve planned for your upcoming dates with your loved one, will undoubtedly put you in the mood for love. Even if you have nothing special planned, why not use the day to get all dolled up — even if it’s just for yourself? Date or no date, remember that you are and always will be the main character of your life! Below, we have shortlisted the best Valentine’s Day makeup ideas to make your SO swoon.

Valentine’s Day Makeup Ideas

1. Sweet Pink

Sweet pink is unquestionably the color of the year, as it alludes to and expresses femininity without being overpowering. But, as you might expect, it’s fully adjustable to your aesthetic and vibe. Making your look a straight-up bombshell pink or a soft, monochromatic baby pink, and play with your creativity.  

2. Whimsical Lilac

Pastel colours always complement unique aesthetics and whimsical hues. A lovely dust of lilac sheen is a beautiful take on the classic Valentine’s Day purple. Keep the rest of the face simple for a dreamy effect, or opt for a bolder look with a sweeping cat eye.

3. Blue Reverse Eyeliner

Dare to be adventurous! Celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta shows how to add a small splash of blue to the lower lash line using colourful eyeliner to brighten up the eyes. Combine it with a similar coloured mascara to completely embrace this beauty trend. You can prepare for your actual V-date by following his simple tutorial down below.

4. Flushed Cheeks

Make a lovey-dovey glow with a generous dollop of hot pink blush, and blending the colour into your eye makeup gives it a ‘grunge’ vibe that is extremely smooth, buildable, and most importantly, wearable, particularly when paired with a matching pastel pink lip. Sweet!

5. Heartwarming Rose Gold

If too much pink makes you nervous, dial it back and opt for this subtle rose-gold look instead. To make it easy, you can skip your eyeshadow and sweep your favourite blush over your cheeks and eyes. To get a lifted blush look like this, dust the blush on the outer part of your eye with a blush brush, and buff it down your temples to the high points of your cheeks. Finish your look with a gloss for a beautiful pout.

6. Golden Girl

All eyes will be drawn to you in golden hues. When we talk about the golden glow, we can’t help but think of Jennifer Lopez’s full glam, when the focus is all on the eyes. Start with a black liner for a smouldering effect, followed by a bronzer for a warm, rich smokey eye. Apply a layer of mascara as a finishing touch prior to placing your lash extensions to prevent product build-up.

7. Monochromatic Strawberry Makeup

Thanks to Hailey Bieber, strawberry makeup has been trending for quite a while, and it would be a waste to forgo this trend on the one day where everything is pink and red. As the name aptly suggests, it features a monochromatic colour palette of strawberries, ranging from soft pink, peach to nude. The highlight of this look is the stunning blush, in which you can use two shades of cream blush, including pink and subtle red, on the apples of the cheeks. Complete the look with warm peach highlighter, faux freckles, and nude lips.

8. Heart to Heart

If regular Valentine’s Day makeup ideas seem too plain for you, it’s time to take things up a notch with this stunning eye makeup look. Just a word of caution: it’s not for the faint of heart. Instead of just a graphic eyeliner, you can elevate your look by adding small hearts along the liner. If you prefer to stick to the theme, we recommend using red or pink colours. Pro tip: if you have unsteady hands, rest your elbow on a table when you’re drawing on the hearts and graphic liner.

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