Before February 1 even rolls around, you?ve probably made plans with a hot Valentine?s Day date and, chances are, you probably already have your outfit picked out. But what about your makeup?
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Emily Haynes
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Adela Chandarlis
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V-Day is a great time to experiment with a fresh, fun new look, and the main thing to remember when creating your look is to be yourself. If you have never rocked a smoldering stare or a plump, red pout in your life and would feel silly doing so, that may not be the route to take. Instead, just punch up your regular routine.
The good news is you can create a few romantic looks easily with the right products. Charm stopped by Rumours Spalon and Merle Norman to find a variety of ultra-feminine looks for Cupid?s favorite holiday.
Natural Beauty
If you want a subtle, understated and effortlessly sexy look, go for a "less is more" approach. Rumours Spalon had just what we were looking for with their Bare Minerals line of cosmetics. Longview resident Emily Haynes was happy to show off her natural-looking glow.
To get Emily's look:
Emily first prepped her skin with some of Bare Minerals' best before-makeup cosmetics.
Bare Vitamins skin rev-er upper moisturizer, $21
Prime Time Eyelid Primer, $16
Bare Minerals Well Rested, $18 (to hide dark circles and brighten eyes)
Now comes the fun part! Here, Emily applied cosmetics that would give her eyes, skin and lips that natural look she was going for.
Bare Minerals Eyeshadow Glimpse in Moss, $13, applied to the bottom of her eyelid at crease
Bare Minerals Eyeshadow Glimpse in Cultured Pearl, $13, blended into crease with Moss and applied to brow line
Bare Minerals Eyeliner Brow Color in Brunette, $13, applied to the edge of eyelid, then lightly blended into shadow color
Bare Minerals Brow Color in Pale/Ash Blonde, $13, applied to eyebrows to darken the eyes
Bare Minerals Foundation in Fairly Light (SPF 15), $25
Bare Minerals Blush in Hint, $18
Bare Minerals Big Tease Mascara in Blackest Black, $15
Bare Minerals Buxom Lips Lip Gloss in Kanani, $18
Classic Romantic
Celebrate the spirit of amore with light red and pink hues. We stopped into Merle Norman to see Longview resident Adela Chandarlis getting that look of love.
To get Adela's look:
First, prep your skin with daily moisturizer cleanser and toner, and follow it up by energizing concentrate and daily moisture creme.
Daily Moisture Milky Cleanser, $19
Daily Moisture Toner, $15
Energizing Concentrate, $39.50
Daily Moisture Creme, $42
Foundation Primer, $28
Once you?ve prepped your skin, it?s time to apply the makeup. Adela went with soft pinks and ivory colors.
LUXIVA Flawless Effects Liquid Foundation L14, $30
LUXIVA Diamond Dust Sparkle Powder in Hope Diamond, $20
LUXIVA Creamy Concealer in Nectar, $16.50
LUXIVA Flawless Effects Loose Powder in Barely There, $22.50
LUXIVA Perfecting Eye Base in Ivory, $12
LUXIVA Lasting Eye Color in Candy and Lava, $12 each
LUXIVA Lash Prep, $15
Powder Brow Pencil in Brunette, $14
Soft Touch Eye Pencil in Hazy, $14
LUXIVA Supreme Lash Mascara in Black, $14
LUXIVA Long Wear Lipcolor in Heather, $17
