3 Fun and Flirty Valentine’s Day Eye Makeup Ideas To Try This Year
Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you are going out with your partner for a leisurely brunch or staying indoors and celebrating it over a virtual dinner date with your boo, don’t let his eyes move away from you. Wondering how? By making your eyes do all the talking with these stunning Valentine’s Day eye makeup looks. So, go ahead and try these looks that will steal the show (and your partner’s heart!)
Before starting yourValentine’s Day eye makeup look, don’t forget to prime your eyelids with primer or concealer to cancel out any redness or pigmentation on the eyelids.
1. Keep It Simple With Soft, Shimmery Pink Eyelids
If you are a beginner and don’t experiment with makeup often, this Valentine’s eye makeup is perfect for you. Look pretty in pink with soft, shimmery pink, easy Valentine’s eyeshadow that exudes romance.
• Step 1: Use the lightest eyeshadow shade to set the concealer in place and create a clean canvas for you to begin
• Step 2: Using a small, fluffy blending brush, pick up the beige/cream eyeshadow from the palette and run it back and forth in windshield wiper motion across your crease to add a transition shade
• Step 3: Deepen the transition shade by adding a soft pink eyeshadow in the outer half of the crease. Blend the colours till there are no harsh lines
• Step 4: Using your fingertips, pick up the pink shimmery eyeshadow from the palette and gently press it onto your lids. Go in one more time to increase the intensity
• Step 5: Now, using a medium-sized fluffy brush, use the light brown eyeshadow and apply it on the outer corner of your eyelid to add some extra dimension
• Step 6: Use a flat, angled brush and apply the same light brown powder eyeshadow on your waterline as well
• Step 7: Finish the Valentine’s Day eye makeup by creating a winged eyeliner with the smudge-proof eyeliner pencil and coating your lashes with waterproof mascara
2. Go Bold With A Sultry and Smokey Red Eyeshadow Look
Love the classic smokey eye makeup? Switch things up and make it Valentine’s Day-appropriate by creating a bold smokey red Valentine’s Day makeup look.
• Step 1: Start by applying a cool-toned brown eyeshadow shade in your crease using a light hand
• Step 2: Now use the black shade and apply it all over your eyelid, leaving a little space right in the middle. You can also draw lines across the eyelid with kajal and then smudge it all over to create the same look. Take your time blending the eyeshadow well, as this creates the main base of your smokey eyes
• Step 3: Using a flat eyeshadow brush, apply the red eyeshadow in the centre of your lid. Continue blending till the red and black eyeshadows are seamlessly blended
• Step 4: If needed, go over the outer corner of your eyes with the black eyeshadow to deepen the look
• Step 5: Outline the tight line and waterline and define your eyes with the bold, black kajal to add more drama to your eyes. Use the lengthening mascara to get bold, dramatic lashes and finish your Valentine’s Day eye makeup
3. When In Doubt, Become A Bronzed Goddess
If pink or red Valentine’s Day makeup is not your type, you can create gorgeous Valentine’s Day eye makeup looks without using those shades as well. Neutral Valentine’s eye makeup with gold and bronze shades is perfect if you prefer a subtle style.
• Step 1: Apply the gold eyeshadow shade over your eyelid. Use an angled brush to apply it along your bottom lash line as well
• Step 2: Pick the dark bronze shade and apply it on the outer half of your eyelid and your bottom lash line
• Step 3: Add more depth and dimension to your Valentine’s eye makeup by applying dark brown or black eyeshadow on the outer one-third of your eyelid and blend to diffuse
• Step 4: Complete your Valentine’s Day eye makeup look by smudging a long-lasting kajal across your top and bottom lash line. Use the curling mascara to get long, curled lashes and you are all done!
Pro Tip: Here is a quick makeup tip for beginners – apply your face makeup after doing your eye makeup as this will make it easy for you to wipe away any mistakes without smudging your foundation and concealer. Another tip is to use a concealer one or two shades lighter than your skin tone on your eyelids to make your eyeshadow shades appear more vibrant. If you are not sure of your foundation or concealer shade, answer a few questions on the Maybelline Foundation Finder tool and find your ideal match with ease.
Additionally, not sure which Valentine’s Day eye makeup will look the best on you? Use the Maybelline Virtual-Try-On tool to try all eye, face, and lip makeup products online before taking the plunge. This tool lets you play around with different Maybelline makeup products from the comfort of your home so you can mix and match different textures, shades, and styles with zero commitment! Once confident, what are you waiting for? From absolute beginners to complete makeup pros, try the above-mentioned easy Valentine’s eyeshadow looks that are guaranteed to turn heads this season of love.