How To Look Hot This Valentine's Without A Red Lipstick
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Valentine's Day is more or less synonymous with the color red. While sporting red lips has always been a classic look, it can get messy and is certainly not kiss-proof. So this Valentine's Day, try out something different and rock your look without the red.
1. Up In Smokes
Smokey eyes are a hit, on the red carpet and off it, because nothing can be sexier than eyes that smolder. This is the perfect look for a date night, but quite a few people find it hard to recreate. So keep these pointers in mind to get the perfect effect.
Not using a primer can result in smudges and smears and waste all the effort you have put in. So start by using a primer all over your eyelids and under the eyes. Use a concealer under your eyes to hide the dark circles, else they can make you look more tired and less sexy. Make sure that you blend the eyeshadows well and smudge the liner for the signature smokey look. Top your lashes with plenty of mascara and swipe on some nude lipstick.
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2. Flush Of Color
A blush can work wonders, and to pull off this look, all you need to do is put on a little more blush than usual. But always remember the first rule of applying blush – do not use a heavy hand. After applying the base and setting it, dust your favorite blush into your cheeks, and slowly build up the intensity. This look works best when you keep the rest of your makeup natural – soft, pink lips and mascara.
Flushed cheeks are not considered as the most glamorous look. But before you give in to your red lipstick, remember that science has proven that rosy cheeks are perceived as a sign of good health, and a lot of people find them attractive.
3. The Cat Eye
The cat eye flick might be one of the toughest things to master, but it is worth all the practice and wasted liner. It is a very versatile look that works well for daytime and night. Complete the look with a soft eyeshadow, nude lipstick, and loads of mascara.
Watch this video to get the cat eye look.
4. Flirty Lashes
Batting your eyelashes is the oldest trick in the Book of Flirting. So make your lashes look extra long and super thick. Be generous with your mascara, and apply a minimum of three coats. One trick you can try is dusting your eyelashes with baby powder in between layers. If you feel that your lashes are so scanty that no mascara can make them look luscious, you can always go for false lashes. Keep the rest of your look natural with a lipstick in soft color, a bit of blush, and let your eyes take center stage.
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5. Glowing Skin
It is said that love makes you glow. If your skin doesn't show the way you're feeling, fake it with the help of a highlighter. All you have to do is take a brush and dust the highlighter over all the areas where the light hits. This includes the cheekbones, the forehead, the bridge of the nose, and the Cupid's bow. And you're all set for your candlelight dinner.
Want to learn how to apply highlighter? Watch this video.
Save the red lipstick for the girls' night out, and this Valentine's Day, keep your lips kiss-proof and makeup fabulous.
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