Smokey Valentine

Valentine’s day – a particular time of the year where romantic fantasies come to life; whispers of sweet nothings, flowers and chocolates with anonymous cards, seafood dinner by the sea, or that long-awaited date with your high school crush. Are you going to be the romantic date or the heartbreaker this year? It doesn’t really matter. Valentine isn’t only about romance. It’s also about fun, going out, and grabbing the world by it’s lipstick-stained lapels! It’s your time to shine this Valentine, and have those boys fall after your footsteps.

 So here are some makeup tips that could work on you, whatever role you’re taking on this Valentine season.

 Foundation magic        

After you’ve washed and moisturized your face, apply face primer to your skin so your makeup would really stick. Face primer helps your skin look intact despite shedding happy/sad tears or even if you get caught in a rain shower (or sprinklers. Oops.) Use mineral foundation, so the possibility of transferring it to your partner while dancing cheek-to-cheek is less likely.

 Eye Love You

Make your eyes look intense and romantic without going too heavy on it. A simple yet very dramatic smokey eyes is recommended. Smokey eyes don’t necessarily mean you have to look like a raccoon, if you know what I mean. Just apply a little amount of eyeliner, then use your Q-tip to smudge. And don’t forget the waterproof mascara, it makes a great difference. Apply a little hint of sparkle to create interest.

 Lip Tip

If you feel you already have enough with your eyes, consider wearing light or pale colored lipstick. Heavy eye makeup and intense red lipstick don’t really match (unless you have a ‘Twilight’ reputation to keep). It’s a plus factor if your lips are moisturized days before the big date (and if you also have plans on pursuing ‘the kiss’). Make your guy go, “Her lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brain.. )

 Chic Cheek

Think light and peachy or rosy, but not too obvious. Just a slight hint of a ‘blush’.

 Good luck with your Valentine dates, girlfriends!