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Valentine’s Day 2022 is a time to celebrate love, relationships, and a burgeoning freedom from distanced dating. So why not use the holiday as an opportunity to get creative with your Valentine’s Day makeup look, tailored to this very special occasion? To put a finer point on it, 2022’s Valentine’s Day vibe is all down to optics. Will your date be making eyes across the table of your favorite restaurant? Gazing at you on a stroll outside, perhaps beneath a blanket of stars? Or will your home serve as the backdrop for a supremely comfortable rendezvous? No matter your brand of tête-à-tête, a thoughtfully paired aesthetic centered on the perfect Valentine’s Day makeup look will help any date to feel a touch more romantic, simply for being a touch less regular.
Out for Dinner
If you’re lucky enough to be indulging in a night on the town, there s no better time to go in on the glamour—mask included. Makeup artist Hung Vanngo suggests pairing a lip moment with a sheer wash of bronzy or taupe shadow around the eyes for definition, mascara, and a swirl of warming blush. “I think nothing is more perfect for a Valentine’s Day makeup look, or for any occasion, than a perfect red lipstick,” he enthuses. A longwear lip option—like Christian Louboutin s Velvet Matte Lip Colour in Rouge Louboutin—will guarantee that your color stays put between bites, sips, and maskings.
A Walk in the Park
Like everything else, an al fresco affair is made more romantic on Valentine’s Day. The perfect beauty look for a walk in the park should shine through—or in spite of—any other weather. This means setting spray, a standout lip stain, and perhaps a waterproof mascara designed to stay on through rain and tears alike. As a bonus, a few strategic swipes of highlighter will ensure that the light bounces off of your complexion in the most eye-catching and scintillating way possible.
At Home
A date in the comfort of your own home calls for touches that effortlessly enhance and amplify, offering the evening the air of special occasion—even if it finds you on the couch. Exchange any of the day’s dullness for casual radiance with the help of products that glow and brighten, supplemented by thoughtful swipes of lip color and mascara that, though barely there, elicit a sense of at-home ardor.
