Valentine's Edit
POV: It's Valentines, you have the date, you have the outfit, now you need the perfect makeup look to go with it. You've been obsessively looking through social media for inspiration, but still haven't found the right vibe.
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Let our very own Jackie Oddoye, beauty buyer and makeup artist, guide you through all the latest trends and how to easily recreate them from the comfort of home, with her easy to follow, expert tips and tricks.
Peach Fuzz
For a pantone peach fuzz inspired look, try using a peach blush on the eyes, lips and cheeks. Made By Mitchell’s Blursh’s are fantastic for this as they are multi used products which can be used as a base for a shadow or just on their own! I would use the shades ‘Peach sugar’ or ‘Melon Sorbet’ for this look.
Frosted Lips
To create that frosted lip look, apply a metallic shadow using a fluffy eye brush, and dust over the lips focusing on the centre and working your way out to create a gradient. Finish with a gloss or highlighter for that extra "frost". My products of choice would be the Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Eyeshadow Palette in ‘Smokey Chic’ and Benefit's High Beam Highlighter.
Demi Matte Skin
For demi matte skin, you want your foundation to still look natural with a hint of glow. For this my favourite foundation is the YSL All Hours Foundation. The new formula incorporates skincare, giving you a matte finish without looking too cakey. Always remember to prep your skin well before applying any foundation for best results!
French Girl Core
French girl core is about having that perfect red pout, ideally something that doesn’t budge all day. My go-to red lippy for this look is the YSL Rouge Pur Couture – The Slim in shade 21. This can be used without a liner too!
Mob wife era
Mob wife aesthetic is all about the smoky winged liner, so for this I would take a pencil liner, as it’s easily manipulated, and draw a small wing. My favourite pencil for this would be the the Urban Decay 24/7 glide on pencil. Then using a brown matte shade, like the classic Espresso from M.A.C, blend that liner upwards with a tiny eyeshadow brush, to create that smoky effect.