Where are the boo-ed-up babes ready to highlight their natural beauty?
With Valentine’s Day approaching, we’re thrilled to share our top 10 makeup looks designed specifically for lover girl beauty lovers. We’ve got you covered from classic red lips to bold, smoky eyes.
Valentine’s Day beauty trends this year focus on embracing your unique style and glowing skin. Not only will you find expert tips and product recommendations, but shopping with The Black Beauty Edit supports our mission to curate the best for Black beauty lovers.
Embrace Radiant Skin for Valentine’s Day
Glowy skin is the foundation of any flawless Valentine’s Day look. So you’re going to want to start with a great skincare regimen and the right makeup.
Here are our top tips for glowing skin:
- Exfoliate: Use a gentle exfoliator like Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant to slough off dead skin.
- Hydrate: Treat your skin with the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Face Mask for extra hydration.
- Highlight: Brighten your complexion with the L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glow Amour Glow Boosting Drops.
A hydrating primer like the e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer will prep your skin beautifully.
Pair it with a foundation designed for melanin-rich skin tones, like Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in Matte + Poreless.
For a Valentine’s Day makeup tutorial, take your time and look for the right complexion products for you. Don’t be afraid to try different shades and colors. With the right products and techniques, you’ll get a stunning look for Valentine’s Day.
Stunning Eye Looks That Make a Statement
Let your eyes do the talking this Valentine’s Day. Jewel tones and metallics are perfect for adding drama and sophistication.
Try the NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette in Paradise Shock for vibrant colors or the Milani Gilded Mini Gold Eyeshadow Palette for metallic glam.
Flawless Eyeliner Techniques
A well-defined liner can enhance your overall makeup aesthetic. With the right techniques, you can achieve a flawless look.
For eyeliner, we recommend the Maybelline Hyper Easy Liquid Pen Eyeliner for a sleek, precise cat eye. Want to experiment? Use the Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner to create a smoky effect.
Lip Shades That Pop on Valentine’s Day
Your lips are the star of the show on Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is all about the perfect kissable lip shade.
Let us guide you to the best pout for your date night. Whether it’s a classic red or a fun lip gloss, we’ve got you.
Classic Reds and Deep Berries
A classic red lip is timeless and sophisticated.
The L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipstick in Ruby Flame is a timeless choice. For a bold berry hue, opt for Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick in Voyager.
Fun and Flirty Lip Glosses
Want something playful? Try the NYX Butter Gloss in Strawberry Cheesecake for a playful finish.
Need something subtle? The Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer is perfect for any look.
Tips for Perfectly Defined Lips
After you’ve found your perfect combo you’re going to want to start with smooth, exfoliated lips.
Prep your lips for perfection with the Burt’s Bees Conditioning Lip Scrub and lock in color with the e.l.f. Lip Primer & Plumper.