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Valentine's Day Makeup: Soft Neutrals & Pink Lips

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Valentine’s Day Makeup: Soft Neutrals & Pink Lips

So, opposite of the last look, here’s a very soft look one could wear. I call it Valentine’s Day makeup, but you could really wear it any time. I think it’s quite appropriate for a variety of occasions! I wore this to school on Wednesday, which worked for me; I was able to wear *something* but not feel out of place or too young. (I’m probably one of the younger people in my program.)

You will need the following…

For eyes, start by applying Soft Ochre paint pot as your eyeshadow base all over the lid with the 249. Using the 239, apply Silk Teddy eyeshadow on the inner third of the eyelid. Next, apply Peach Fuzz eyeshadow on the middle third of the eyelid and lightly blend with the inner corner. Darken the outer third of the lid with Cocoa Puff eyeshadow with the 239, gently brushing it into the lower crease. Next, define the crease by applying Teddy Bear eyeshadow with the 226. Lightly tap and brush Silk Teddy eyeshadow directly above the crease to soften. To finish the eyeshadow look, sweep Heaven eyeshadow as a highlighter on the brow bone. Bring everything together by applying Underground Liner on the lower lash line, and then sweeping lashes with Plushlash mascara.

For cheeks, apply Paradise blush to the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116.

For lips, apply Rush lipstick first, and then layer Pinup glossimer for a soft lip look.

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Lindsay Avatar
Lindsay

This look Is absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to try it! I like the full picture of you too! I have to add that I just found this site last weekend and am totally addicted! Thanx so much for all your hard work!

Sarah M Avatar
Sarah M

You look so beautiful. I don’t feel like I even need to compliment the makeup because it just looks like you are naturally glowing! With this makeup you could be my valentine any day. Lol. 🙂

Stephanie Avatar
Stephanie

I love this look! It’s a shame too faced isn’t available in my country and my parents don’t let me order online… Do you maybe have some suggestions to which MAC e/s I might use instead? =)

Saira Avatar
Saira

I love this look – you look so fresh and pretty! I really like how you have been posting lots of looks recently – it gives me lots of inspiration!

Alexis Avatar
Alexis

Happy Friday, Christine!

so pretty…

How ironic that I did a version of this myself. But I used Bare Study pp, arena e/s on lid, soba on crease, mulled cider on outer V, teddy on lower lash line (smudged) and lots of black plush lash mascara. i did a light hand application of All’s Good blush and plum liner and resort life lip gelee on top.

I am really liking your lip combo – is that a limited Chanel gloss? I know it’s Spring when all I want to wear are pink and frosted neutral glosses.

evangelia Avatar
evangelia

i love this eye look christine! thanks for using the too faced duos…i had requested that a few days ago and i really appreciate it 🙂

Sarah Avatar
Sarah

I noticed you use the Kiehl’s tinted moisturizer in this look as well as a bunch of others. Do you like the product? Does it provide good coverage / does it go on looking foundation-y? I am a tinted moisturizer fan because I hate the look of foundation and I’m about to run out of my Laura Mercier one, so I’d be open to trying another..

Roxanne Avatar
Roxanne

This look is really classy, I have no other word for it 🙂 A soft, diffused, girly look. Loving the combo with the sweater and headband(?)!

vera Avatar
vera

this look is so pretty! So are you! I just found your site and i’m addicted already!
Could this look also be made with the 88 shimmer palette?

Sasha Avatar
Sasha

this is really pretty christine 🙂 it looks really nice on you! do you know where i can find the kiehl’s tinted moisturizer in canada?

NY Avatar
NY

I love how your eye color is like a tortoise-shell – so pretty and unique! And every single lipstick looks so great on you. Thanks for all the ideas – this one is very minimal yet it still adds polish and depth. Very nice.

Crystal Avatar
Crystal

I love this look! It’s super simple but pretty. I adore how there’s a hint of shimmer to make your eyes sparkle! The gold shimmer in the lips is super pretty too! 🙂

Nicole Avatar
Nicole

What a beautiful look, Christine. And the perfect name, because I would wear this look with cooler MAC shadows (like Vanilla, Shroom, Mystery and maybe Patina or Satin Taupe) on a first date.

April Avatar
April

Pretty look! I’m a new follower to this blog, and it’s very informative and exciting to read. Quick question, for someone who is starting to build thier collection up with neutrals, do you recommend this palette, or would you recommend purchasing mac e/s that are similar to this? I just have one palette from two faced, and only two e/s from mac, so I really have no idea which company has better pigmentation and blending with their e/s. Much Appreciated, and Thanks. 🙂

Christine Avatar
Christine
Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Christine Full Profile

Hey April,

I don’t think you could go wrong either way. You could just as easily buy MAC shadows or use Too Faced — MAC shadows aren’t as soft as Too Faced, but they can be just as pigmented. If you want MAC dupes, I recommend: Retrospeck, Bisque, Cork, Espresso.

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Amalthea

Great look!! 1st time poster, long time reader here! Could NARS orgasm be used as a sub for the cheeks & lips?
I have similar colors in Bare Escentuals for the eyes, but I was wondering about the blush & gloss? Thanks & keep up the wonderful work!!

Justine Avatar
Justine

first of all, i agree with everyone about how great a neutrals look on you.

second of all, and unrelated to makeup, you have some beautiful eyes! the color of your eye in those first couple pictures looks amazing!

Shannon Avatar
Shannon

I heart that lip gloss! So subtly sparkly without going overboard – am going to purchase ASAP! Great posting, thanks for all the pics. I’m going to try out this look using my fave eye shadow called Iced Apricot by Mattify Cosmetics. It’s a beautiful light peach with a frosty tone that would look great layered under the Too Faced Silk Teddy shadow.

Hilana Avatar
Hilana

You just look beautiful with everything you wear. Honestly. I am very pale with light blue eyes and blonde hair, and I so easily feel “over made-up”. I sometimes think it’s much easier to wear make up when you are dark with dark eyes. Everything just goes! 🙂

Erica Avatar
Erica

OMG! You look fabulous w/ this makeup. I ♥ it! I think I will try to dupe this for dinner and movie tonight w/ my bf. We’re going to see “Just Go With It” with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Kerry Avatar
Kerry

All of the V-Day looks you’ve posted are so pretty! The one with the red Chanel lipstick is my definite favorite. I have a question: Is there a reason why you don’t line your upper lashline? It is personal preference or are you sensitive to liner there? Sorry – I’m just curious! 🙂

Christine Avatar
Christine
Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Christine Full Profile

Hi Kerry,

It causes me severe irritation -sometimes my entire lid will swell shut if it’s really bad, and it’s the result of just anything really touching the area between my upper lashes, not necessarily the product itself (have tried 30+ products).

Melinda Avatar
Melinda

From the 5 Valentine’s Day Makeup, I’m loving this one and the Peach and Plum 🙂
I know you wrote N/A to the substitutes, but it would be so hard for me to get that lip combo here in my country. Do you know any MAC close dupe for them? 🙂 thank you Christine

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