A Dozen Non-Roses: Valentine’s Day Beauty Musts

Whether you’re heading to a galentines party or a date, your makeup look can complement and enhance whatever vibe you are looking for. From red lips to flirty cat eyes, Valentine’s makeup is an opportunity to try something fun, feminine or romantic. —Maddie Clerides

LAWLESS Pinch my Cheeks Soft-Blur Cream Blush

This creamy blush has rave reviews on Sephora’s website. In romantic shades like “Valentine”, this user-friendly blush is non-comedogenic and long-wearing. It has a cloud like finish and velvet texture which will give you the perfect flush for your look.

NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder

Lock in your VDay glam with this best-selling powder in adorable, limited-edition packaging. This translucent pressed powder is incredible for setting makeup and ensures no flashback in photos. Press into your forehead, undereye, and chin to maintain a glowy makeup look without the unnecessary shine.

Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream

This hydrating rose cream from Pixi provides a boost of moisture before doing your makeup without being overly greasy. It sinks into the skin very quickly, providing you with a great base for further products and a natural rose scent that isn’t overpowering.

Danessa Myricks Dew Wet Hydrating and Highlighting Balm

This innovative product might look unassuming but trust us- it’s beyond gorgeous. If you don’t like glam makeup looks, this clear balm is the perfect dew for a natural glow and can be layered with other products. Our favourite way to use it is over the chest for a stunning hydrated and glassy finish to the skin.

Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Plumping Clicks Lip Gloss

This nourishing lip-balm stick visibly plumps lips with Too Faced’s signature Lip Injection formula while delivering high-shine colour. It’s slim design is ideal for fitting into smaller purses. We love the shade “Perfect Pink”.

Rare Beauty Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter

For the “lit from within” glow, highlighter is a must. We love Rare Beauty’s rosy shade “Mesmerize” to apply at the top of cheekbones, inner eye, brow bone, cupid’s bow and tip of the nose. If you are a real highlight lover, you can layer this over the Danessa Myricks clear balm for extra holding power and pigment.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm

To take it all off at the end of the night, the most luxurious and romantic cleansing balm is without a doubt Elemis’ famous cleansing balm in “Rose”. Removing your makeup with this product is not only a lovely experience but it preps skin for the next full cleanse and the skincare steps without stripping.

Glamnetic Press-On Nail Kit

If you are pressed for time (or cash) but really want your nails done for Valentine’s, try Glamnetic’s press-on nails. The colour combo “Confetti” is neutral, on-trend, and romantic. They are easy to apply, reusable, and customizable to fit your nails. Achieving a salon-like result at home has never been so easy.

Make Up  For Ever Artist Colour Pencil Longwear Lip Liner

These lip liners are loved by makeup artists and consumers alike, and for good reason. Use Makeup Forever’s liner in shade “Full Red” to be the outline for your classic red lip, or to be the star of the show with a trendy nude center and lots of gloss (frequently worn by Sabrina Carpenter and Hailey Bieber). Just be sure to blend the liner down into the lip if you are trying this trend!

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Hydrating Lipstick

The sharp edges of this Charlotte Tilbury lipstick in “Hollywood Vixen” allow you to get the perfect, crisp red lip. A matte finish will make your look last longer through dinner, drinks and chatting. Bonus points for the red bullet.

Velour Lashes Effortless Collection

For the perfect flirty eyes, there is no better false lash than Velour’s Effortless Collection They are cut shorter than your average lash and have a flexible but strong band that makes application a breeze. We love the style “Understated”.

NYX Epic Ink Eyeliner

For a cat eye to pair with the Velour lashes, NYX’s Epic Ink Eyeliner is incredible quality for drugstore price. It lasts for ages without being a nightmare to remove and has a very user-friendly felt tip, which makes creating a sharp liner easier than ever.