Valentine Day Makeup Tricks

Whether you are happily committed or single and prepared to mingle, your V-day makeup needs some careful thought. Whereas I usually think about daring makeup statements a "do" on most days, they'll instantly become a "don't" come Valentine's Day. Take the massive lash trend of late; whereas exaggerated lashes have been having more than a moment, strap on an over-the-top set of false lashes and the average guy may think you've fast-forwarded to Halloween. I say: Save your fiercest style statements for the other 364 days of the year.

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DON'T: Dial up your inner vamp

If your signature look is low key, then V-day might encourage you to unleash your inner vamp and overwork your assets. Subtle can be so much more sexy. Bold lips, to a fault tanned skin and false lashes translate as high maintenance and a trifle distracting. And simply admit the inevitable upkeep; bright lipstick will simply migrate across the cheek or end up on your teeth and lashes can, quite literally, come unstuck. Keep any artificial intervention on the soft facet -- it's going to be easier on you each. And it's entirely on trend.

DO: Keep it light-weight

Romance-ready beauty needs a glance that reads low maintenance nevertheless says female and flattering. Do not overwhelm the atoms with obvious, serious makeup. Rather than camouflaging any skin flaws with a heavy base, work a light-weight, light-reflecting foundation into the skin and mix it away to nearly nothing with a brush. Outline your eyes with mascara and exaggerate their form with eye liner. Sculpt your face with a flesh-toned blush or contouring powder and swipe on a pretty, nearly nude gloss and you may be arduous to resist.

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DON'T: Experiment with a replacement look

I'm all for expressing yourself with color, however a romantic night out is not the time to be trialing a daring or bright new eye or lip statement that your man is not wont to seeing you wear. Instead choose shades that enhance instead of overwhelm. As a makeup creator I like a punchy pout in a very classic red, zippy orange, or a deep, high-gloss burgundy however as a person (and husband) I start to think about it winding up smeared all over my face. Keep lips kissable by going for a lipstick or gloss a shade or two stronger than your natural lip tone.

DO: Amp up the everyday

A few simple upgrades can take your everyday look from pretty to passion inducing. If you tend to focus on your eyes, take your liner up a notch by intensifying the shade and extending it just beyond the outer corner to create an alluring cat's eye. It's easily adapted to suit your eye shape and of course, your outfit. Extending the liner up from the lower lash line will ensure you achieve a flattering angle. Soft metallic shades create a lit-from-within glow, with or without the aid of candlelight.