Love Eyes: A Valentine’s Day Makeup Look That Speaks Romance

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to turn up the charm with a makeup look that’s equal parts sultry and sweet. This year, it’s all about the eyes—bold, captivating, and full of love. Enter the “Love Eyes” makeup look: a romantic blend of soft tones and radiant finishes that flatter every face and leave hearts fluttering.

Step 1: The Flawless Canvas

Begin with dewy, glowing skin. Prep with a hydrating primer, followed by a light-to-medium coverage foundation to let your natural beauty shine through. One of my favorite options is the IT Cosmetics CC Cream, which provides coverage, hydration, and SPF in one step.

Next, softly sculpt your features with a matte bronzer. Apply the bronzer above the hollows of your cheeks, just below the top of the cheekbones, to create a lifted effect. Blend it upward toward the temples for a seamless finish. For a naturally sun-kissed look, lightly buff bronzer along the edge of the hairline, sweep it across the bridge of your nose, and dust it along the jawline and base of your chin. Follow up with a touch of creamy blush in a soft rose or peach hue, applying it to the apples of your cheeks and blending into the bronzer for a natural, glowing look.

Step 2: The Eyes That Speak

“Love Eyes” are all about creating depth and romance. Start with a shimmery champagne shadow over the lid to brighten the eyes. Blend a soft mauve or rose shade into the crease, diffusing the color outward for a dreamy halo effect. For added intensity, smudge a deeper burgundy or plum shade along the outer corners and lower lash line.

The key? A bold, winged liner. For a precise, sharp flick, I recommend using Almay’s Liquid Eyeliner, which makes it easy to achieve that flawless line. Finish with a volumizing mascara—or go big with wispy false lashes for extra drama.

Step 3: Lips and Final Touches

Keep the lips soft but defined. A rosy-nude lip liner paired with a glossy finish creates a kissable pout that complements the bold eye look. Add a touch of highlighter to your cheekbones, inner corners, and Cupid’s bow for a radiant, candlelit glow. Kimberly’s Tip: The Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette is my go-to for the perfect amount of shimmer without looking overdone.

Pro Tip for Hair: Finish the look with soft waves for a romantic vibe. Use a curling wand to curl small sections of your hair, hold for 8-10 seconds, and let the curls cool. Loosen the curls with your fingers for effortless waves, and set with a light-hold hairspray.

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