6 Valentine’s Day Makeup Ideas and Looks

Article Published: 21 January 2023

Discover Valentine’s day makeup inspiration and ideas. Find pink makeup looks for valentine’s day, red lipstick for valentine’s day, rose gold makeup for valentine’s day and more.

Valentine’s Day Makeup Look #1: Pink Lipstick

Pink lipstick is often a more playful take on the classic red lipstick – it's bold and draws attention to the lips yet it’s a little more fun and fresher. Consider pairing pink lipstick with winged eyeliner for a Valentine’s Day makeup look which blends together an elegant eyeliner with playful lipstick.

How to: Valentine’s Day Makeup Ideas: Cool Pink Lipstick and Winged Eyeliner Pairing

Valentine’s Day Makeup Look #2: Soft Pink Makeup

Pink is often a color in makeup that people tend to reserve for their lips or cheeks – but pink can also be worn on the eyes – and it’s a gorgeous color to try for Valentine’s day. Simply sweep a small amount of shimmering eyeshadow over the eyelids and layer a pinky toned shade over the eyelids before finishing off with multiple coats of Lash Id?le Mascara for fluttery romantic looking lashes.

How to: Pink Eyeshadow for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day Makeup Look #3: Red Lipstick

Red lipstick will always be the makeup go-to when attempting to create a romantic and alluring makeup look – and sometimes the classics really are the best. If you’re looking to wear a red lipstick for valentine’s day consider a red lipstick and simple eyeliner combination. So, the focus stays on your lips and the eyes have an understated effect.

How to: Valentine’s Day Makeup a Classic Red Lipstick and Natural Eyeliner

Learn how to find the best red lipstick for your skin tone.

Valentine’s Day Makeup Look #4: Rose Gold Makeup

Rose gold is a take on the classic gold but with a softer and more romantic tone. Warm, rosy, and soft tones are especially great for a valentine’s day makeup look and this rose gold eyeshadow teamed with warm rosy tones on the cheeks and lips.

How to: Rose Gold Makeup and Eyeshadow Look

Valentine’s Day Makeup Look #5: Plump Lips

Valentine’s day is often all about the lips — for lips that look bigger and have a plumped up effect consider layering a lipstick and a lip gloss together. You can play around whichever color lipsticks you choose like a classic red, subtle nude lipstick, dark purple lipstick, burgundy lipstick, brown lipstick, or even a fun coral lipstick shade.

How to get bigger lips with lip liner, lipstick and lip gloss

Valentine’s Day Makeup Look #6: Engagement Party Makeup

Valentine’s day is a day that celebrates the love of you and your partner – and it’s also the day that couples are most likely to get engaged. Whether you have a sneaking suspicion your partner is about to pop the question or if you’re celebrating your engagement on this day our Engagement Party Makeup Look is perfect for the bride to be. Soft, romantic, and elegant the luminous tones help to enhance your natural features without looking too overdone.

How to: Engagement Party Makeup Look and Inspiration

Valentine’s Day Perfume and Scent

To finish off your valentine’s day makeup look the final step is to spritz with a perfume for valentine’s day. Read our guide on how to pick the best perfume for a valentine’s date.