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Love comes in many forms. Whether you ll be spending this Valentine s Day solo, with a partner, or in the company of a pod of close friends, galentines-style, you might feel inspired to look and feel your best—whatever that means to you. From sweet self-care to the beauty must-haves that will get you into a romantic frame of mind, here are 14 beauty pick-me-ups to help you ring in Valentine s Day this year.
Trust us when we tell you: It doesn t get sexier than a slick of red lipstick by way of La Perla and La Bouche Rouge s Les Rouges Parisiens collaboration. It features a duo of Parisian-inspired reds: Fiery crimson Rouge Vendôme lipstick and a complementary nourishing Le Baume Rouge balm. Simply stashing the red leather lipstick case in your handbag will get the blood pumping.
Just in time for Valentine s Day, New York City brand Mae Mae has dropped a limited-edition red glitter, heart-shaped edition of their stunning U-shaped pins. Twist your hair up or top off a romantic, gently tousled style for an instantly statement-making—and irresistibly kitschy!—style.
Dreamed up as an ode to François Nars s mother, Claudette, the brand s latest collection is housed in sleek matte onyx packaging with graphic red prints that scream glamour! The heart-emblazoned eyeshadow palette features six neutral shades for a wash of warmth and shimmer.
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If bingeing Bridgerton has you craving a flash of sparkle above the neck, look no further than Shrimps s pearl and crystal-studded golden barrette. Sweep your hair into a deep side part, slide it in, and let the embellishments do the rest.
If you re partial to a fresh, minimalist no-makeup makeup look, all you need is a wash of Dehiya s vibrant lip and cheek tint for a naturally-flushed glow all over.
The ultimate eye candy for your vanity, Edie Parker and Harley Viera-Newton s limited-edition cherry-emblazoned pearlescent acrylic tray and hand mirror set will be a delight for you (and your home!) as you get ready for the big night.
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Nothing sets the mood quite like a sweet, yet sultry scent. The latest iteration of Gucci Guilty is a fruity, floral bouquet comprised of mandora, lilac, and patchouli and is sure to delight all parties involved.
Westman Atelier s Lip Suede is just plain beautiful to look at. Even better that its four bold hues—bright fuchsia, deep brick, tomato red, and warm dusty rose—can be worn alone or mixed and matched for your perfect V-day lip shade.
Nothing beats a well-calibrated combination: Glossier s The Perfect Couple set teams its clean and bright Glossier You fragrance (think notes of pink pepper, musk, and iris) with your choice Generation G sheer matte lipstick to irresistible effect.
Fresh s cult rose mask—a cocktail of toning rosewater, soothing aloe vera, and moisture-boosting red algae—is the ultimate calming treatment. Only adding to the experience are the real rose petals suspended inside of it.
Designed for all textures, Vernon François s Dazzling Spritz spray adds a luminous veil of shimmer to the hair with light-reflecting particles suspended in hydrating oils. Mist it on and toast with some extra shine.
"Think Alice through the Looking Glass starring Lady Di," says designer Judi Rosen of the mood supplied by one of her giant silk bow scrunchies, which comes in a slew of gorgeous hues, from electric salmon to tie-dye oxblood.
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If you want to take your date-night look to another dimension, Pat McGrath s rosy, iridescent Skin Fetish highlighter can offer a hint of radiance or a full-on celestial strobe. Where you want your highlight to land is up to you.