Get This Valentine's Day Makeup Look

The ultimate Valentine’s Day makeup look

Valentine’s Day is almost here, so it’s time to get glammed up! Whether you’re going on a hot date, spending time with your bestie, or chilling with your roommate, this look only takes 30 minutes to achieve. Celebrity makeup artist extraordinaire Tatiyana Elias is here to help by breaking down each step along the way:

Prep your skin first

Before applying makeup, your skin needs the perfect canvas. Treatments like Hydrafacials or Clear + Brilliant are game-changers for creating smooth, hydrated, and radiant skin that allows makeup to glide on effortlessly. A Hydrafacial deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates, leaving your skin glowing and plump, while Clear + Brilliant evens out your skin tone and enhances its texture for a flawless base. Scheduling one of these treatments a few days to two weeks before Valentine’s Day will help your makeup look fresh and last longer.

Step one: foundation

Always start with a clean base — wash your face with a gentle cleanser that’s designed for sensitive skin. Then follow up with a hydrating SPF to protect your skin against UVA and UVB sun exposure. After that, apply your favorite foundation to your face, neck, and chest. Make sure to blend it well using your fingers or a makeup sponge.

Step two: brows

Fill in your eyebrows using an eyebrow pencil or powder right after applying foundation. This will allow you to go in and shape them using concealer. Your eyebrow should start where the inner corner of your eye is, your arch should correspond to where your pupil is, and the ending of your eyebrow should be right where your eye ends. After applying filler to your eyebrows, brush them up to blend the color evenly.

Step three: concealer

Depending on your skin tone, you might want to mix two shades of concealer, but make sure it is one shade lighter than your skin tone. Don’t forget concealer under your eyes to bring brightness and remove any dark circles. Use a makeup sponge to blend it well.

Step four: contour

You can create any face shape you want by using creams and powders. Use contouring cream or powder to highlight your cheekbones, and then apply it under your chin to add more depth. Lastly, contour the sides of your nose so it doesn’t fall flat on the screen during your virtual date.

Step five: powder

This step is optional, depending on your skin type. You can apply powder all over your face if you have more oily skin. However, you might only have to apply powder to your T-zone if you have dry skin. After applying powder, you can swipe blush across the apples of your cheeks to add some color to your face. Be sure to blend well using your face powder.

Step six: eyes

Right at the eyelid crease, go in with a transition color of your choice, which should be two to three shades darker than your skin tone. This will add depth to your eyes. Then, apply concealer to your lids to give a solid base for your eyeshadow color to really pop, and blend it using a fingertip. You can use a fun color for your eyelids, such as pink. Be sure to mix it into the crease color and then go back in with the transition color to blend even more. Finally, work a deeper complementary color into the bottom lash line.

Finish with eyeliner on both the top and bottom lids. The eyeliner line should start thin and get thicker toward your outer eyes for a cat-eye effect. Next, apply a lighter shade of eyeliner to your waterline. This will give the illusion of larger eyes. Lastly, curl your lashes and apply mascara. You can also apply false eyelashes to really make your lashes stand out. If you choose to apply false eyelashes, you’ll need one more coat of mascara.

Step seven: lips

Line your lips with a lip liner, following your natural lip line on the bottom lip and going a little over on the top lip to give the appearance of fuller lips. Then, apply lipstick and use a brush to blend it into the lip liner. Add some high-quality lip gloss, and you’re all set!

Don’t forget to remove your makeup

At the end of the day, it’s just as important to remove your makeup as it is to apply it. Use makeup remover wipes or a cleansing balm to thoroughly and gently clean your skin. Follow up with a high-quality moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and ready for your next glam look.

The perfect finish

This Valentine’s Day, let your makeup do the talking, whether you’re out on a date or celebrating self-love at home. Remember, a radiant complexion is the key to looking and feeling your best. Scheduling a Hydrafacial or Clear + Brilliant treatment ahead of time will give your skin that extra glow and ensure your makeup looks flawless. With this guide, you’ll be ready to turn heads no matter how you celebrate!

Want to learn more about Hydrafacials and Clear + Brilliant? Reach out to LaserAway, the nation’s leader in aesthetic dermatology.

References

1. “Review of Lasers and Energy-Based Devices for Skin Rejuvenation and Scar Treatment with Histologic Correlations,” Dermatologic Surgery, April 2022.