Valentine's Day 2023: 23 Of The Dreamiest Make-Up Looks To Try
Looking totally lovable even if you're at home.
From pink washes of noughties style lip gloss, to classic red lips, the easiest smoky eye ever, to daring gold eyeliner, we've collated the dreamiest and most romantic make-up looks for you to try ahead of 2023's festival of love - Valentine's Day.
Whether we're planning on heading out to our latest Italian restaurant obsession, or simply staying in with our best women and a bottle (or two) of rosé, we'll be relishing in the opportunity to take a little time to treat our faces to a romantic make-up look. After all, self love is a reason to celebrate as well!
So while you're planning an at-home date with your other half, or working your way through the entirety of 'White Lotus' season 2, read on for 25 Valentine's Day make-up looks to try this year...
Shades Of Lavender
Switch classic black eyeliner for a pretty pastel lavender instead. It's reading Marie Antoinette and we're not sad about it.
Lip Liner Only
Give nineties lip liner a romantic twist with a romantic red update. Just remember to leave the lipstick at home.
Make It Red
Tired of traditional? Go abstract and swipe an arch of colour below your brow bone for a bold statement.
Berry Kiss
Amp up the gloss over a rich raspberry shade for the most kissable lips this Valentines Day.
Sultry Liner
Get a little sixties with this ultra precise, elongated eyeliner look debuted at Vivetta.
A Touch Of Blush
The regencycore aesthetic proliferated in fashion last year, so why not try the blushing cheeks and softly-lit skin of the period to give your make-up a romantic spin.
Pink Sky At Night
You might not be able to count on a romantic sunset mid-February, but you can take it on yourself to recreate it with this pink and orange hued eye look.
Blackberry Lips
Add a 1990s twist to moody berry lips with a brown undertone and totally bare lashes. Flawless glowy skin optional.
Glossy Pink Lids
Fuchsia is so hot right now. Switch up the classic pink lipstick look by applying it to your eyelids and topping with lip balm for a fashion week-worthy Valentine's Day make-up look.
Scarlet Liner
Switch up your go-to feline cat eye with some scarlet red liquid liner in place of the classic black.
1980s Blusher
Define eyes and cheekbones with a wash of 1980s style pop pink blusher.
Gold Lids, White Liner
Give romantic metallic eyeshadow a graphic update with white liquid eyeliner.
Mismatched Lips
Eschew the traditional red lip for a more offbeat mismatched combo of pink and orange.
Healthy Flush
Subtly bronzed cheeks with smokey copper eyelids and brown-toned lips make for a dreamy monochrome look.
Barbie Pink Pout
Replace your matte red lipstick with a candy bright shade of paint pot pink.
Faux Freckles
Add a dash of runway-worthy whimsy to your Valentine's make-up with a sprinkling of faux freckles.
Smokin' Red Lips
A fierce red lip strikes the right note between classic and statement-making.
Hyper-Real Skin
Highlighted high points and hyper real glowing skin always look amazing.
Red Meets Pink
Keep the romantic theme going with bold magenta eyes and scarlet lips. Just don't forget the fresh flowers in your hair.
Matchy Matchy Lips And Lashes
Pair bare skin with fluoro pink lashes and matching watercolour lips for a modern take on date night make-up.
George Driver was the former Senior Beauty Editor - Digital at ELLE UK.
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