Valentine's Day Make Up Tutorial

Hello, lovelies! How many of you are getting ready for Valentine's Day? Maybe you're planning a special evening with a special someone or maybe you're just hanging out with some friends. Whatever the case may be, if you're looking to do something with your make up, I've got a look for you!

This look is centered around the Naked 3 Palette from Urban Decay, but you can always use drugstore dupes to create this look too! I suggest the Iconic 3 Palette by Revolution Makeup.

Let's begin!

 

I started off this look with priming my face with the POREfessional Primer by Benefit. 

For foundation, I'm using a fancy foundation because I'm considering Valentine's Day a special occasion. I used my Nars Sheer Glow Foundation {Light 3: Gobi}, and I applied that with a foundation brush. 

For concealer, I used the same-old, same-old Maybelline Dream Lumi Highlighting Concealer {Ivory & Buff} and blended that in with the same foundation brush I used for my foundation. 

To finish off the face (for now), I used my trustee Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder {001: Translucent} and applied that using my Real Techniques Contour Brush.

For brows, I used my Too Faced Brow Envy Kit and use the Brunette shade to fill those puppies in! To prep my lids for the eye shadow, I use Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion {Original} and just blend that in with my finger. 

Okay, now it's the part that we've all been waiting for: THE EYES. 

Starting off, I applied Strange (the lightest color) all over my lid and on my brow bone. This is just to reassure that all the colors we apply show up as brilliant and true-to-color as possible. 

Next, I applied Limit (a pinky-tan shade) on my crease for a transition color. 

Then I placed Buzz (a shimmery pink shade) all over my lid. I did a few layers of this to get the best shimmery look I could get. 

Then I went for Darkside (a dark brow shade) and applied that on the outer 2/3 of my crease and really blended that in with Limit. The trick with dark colors is to only apply a small amount at a time, blend, and then if you want more, add more and blend again. 

Once I was satisfied with the amount of Darkside placed in my crease, I added a bit of Liar (a shimmery brow shade) on top of that for extra definition.

To finish off the eyes, I tight lined and hit my waterline with some Maybelline 
Define-A-Line Eyeliner {Brownish Black}. If you feel comfortable using liquid liner to line your top lid, go for it, but I don't think it is as flattering on women with hooded eyes (like myself). Lastly, I coated my top and bottom lashes with my Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara.

To add a bit of color to the skin, I used a bit of NYX Powder Blush {Mocha} on the apples of my cheeks. I like this color because it's a soft pink blush that doesn't overpower the eyes, but still works with this "pinky-Valentine's-ey" theme I'm going for.

And last, but certainly not least, I applied my Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter {025: Peach Parfait} which is a nude-pinky color with a hint of shimmer which I think really pulls the eyes and lips together. If you want to go for a bolder lip, feel free to do so!

And there you go! Here's one look that you can do for Valentine's Day! I hope you enjoy these types of posts! Have a spectacular Valentine's Day, whether you're hanging out with your significant other or just getting together with some good friends!

♥♥♥
P.S. Feel free to send me pictures of you recreating this look!

P.P.S. A special thank you is in order to Zachary who so kindly let me use his room to create this post because my new roommates would've thought that I'm weird.

xx Amanda

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