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23 Romantic Makeup Ideas For Valentine's Day 2023
For all of the love-filled plans you may have.
Valentine’s Day is officially days away, lovers, lusters, and everyone in-between. Of course, that means ‘tis the season for red roses, scarlet lips, sultry perfumes, and handwritten letters sealed with a kiss. And much like the holiday season filled with glam looks that sparkle well past midnight, the love-filled February holiday is all about playing with makeup in boldly flirtatious, sensually sweet new ways.
From more abstract works of art that use kiss marks as a graphic eyeshadow, to barely-there glossy lips and lids that allow your inner self to shine through: It’s truly the perfect day to experiment with techniques and pigments you’ve never tried before. And TBH, Valentine’s Day is *not* a holiday that excludes those who aren’t in a relationship. In fact, it’s a special day to remind everyone that there is so much love to be found in the world — whether it’s from your gal pals, your family, a beloved pet, a stranger whose compliment makes your day brighter, or even within yourself.
So whether this V-Day is being spent with a lover, your tribe, or solo for some self-care and much-deserved pampering — here are 23 romance-filled Valentine’s Day makeup looks you may want to play with all the way up until the 14th of February.
1Siren Eyes With Invisible Brows
Kylie Jenner pretty much broke the internet with this out-there glam — and you’re sure to bring all the drama with a similar invisible brow and sharp siren eye.
2Red Between The Lines
Want all eyes on you? Add a serious pop of red eyeliner in your waterline for a sensual stare.
4Baby Pink Soft Cut Crease
Turn up the glamour with a pink-hued cut crease, frosted glitter, and a flirtatious lash.
5Fully-Flushed Blush
Elevate a minimal makeup with look with a whole lot of blush, blended all over your cheeks, along your temples, and up towards your eyes for some added brightness.
8Smoked-Out Double Wing
Pair a kissable, neutral lip color with a classic smokey eye (made all the more special with an on-trend, ’60s inspired double wing).
10Gimme Gloss
Allow your inner beauty to shine through with glass-like skin, juicy lips, and a gorgeous glossy lid.
11Seeing Red
Pair a sharper-than-sharp red cat eye with some unexpected, colorful red eyelashes to match.
12The Dark Side
Go bold with a (surprisingly wearable) black lip and some Euphoria-esque rhinestones placed across the bridge of your nose à la pop icon Camila Cabello.
14Chrome Daydream
Go for a glitzy chrome eye that magically shifts its hue as it catches the light. Need a palette to play with? Danessa Myricks’ Lightwork Vol. IV Palette (used in the look above) is a Bustle-certified 10 out of 10.
15Shades Of Barbiecore Pink
Snag some inspo from Margot Robbie (AKA the star of the upcoming film Barbie) and create a soft monochromatic look that features pink hues on your eyes, cheeks, and lips.
16Y2K Washed Denim Eye
If you’ve yet to play with *very* ’90s shades of blue on your eyelids like Kendall Jenner’s recent glam, you’re in luck: The nostalgic look has received a modern day rebrand and is officially in again.
18The Prettiest Pearls
Mermaid-inspired pearls are having their moment — and this ocean-inspired glam truly has me in a chokehold.
19Graphic Monochrome
I know, I know: Blending your eyeshadow is a *serious* must. But this look on Dove Cameron proves that unique shapes, sharp edges, and clean lines make for some graphic eye perfection.
20Doe-Eyed Babydoll
Originating in China, “Douyin makeup” has been all over BeautyTok — and this V-Day version brings all of those doe-eyed, super sweet vibes.
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