For Valentine’s Day this year, we asked two of our professional artists, Katie and Shannon, to create and share bespoke beauty looks. This is Katie’s V-Day look!
STEP 1: The Essentials
My Valentine’s Day look starts with applying Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation for a perfect blurred, velvet-matte base. For that extra sculpted dimension, I use Contour & Highlight Stick in shade Mink. For that perfect highlight, I apply Magic Touch Concealer on the high points of the face, focusing on the center of my forehead, nose, underneath the eyes, and right below my contour to add a sculpted cheekbone (who doesn’t like a little pop?). Finally, to create a blushing glow, I apply Stick Blush in shade Pink Dahlia to the apples of my cheeks. Try blending your cream blush into your temples for an extra lifted effect.
I can’t have a sculpted base without a sculpted brow. I use Volumizing Tinted Brow Gel in shade Taupe for instant color and texture, then apply Brow Wiz® for a defined brow. You can also use Pro Pencil to create the illusion of a lifted brow bone! Brow Freeze® Gel finishes and locks everything in place.
STEP 2: A Pop Of Color
Cosmos Eyeshadow Palette is sure to give you the perfect Valentine's Day glow. With my A26 Pro Brush, I use the palette’s Shade Dust shade to slightly contour the lid. This shade is essential to every look I create – it’s the perfect transition that blends in with almost any eye look!
Then, I blend shade Eclipse lightly in the corners of my eyelids for a soft, sultry look. I want my eyes to steal the show, so I apply shade Supernova to the center of my lids. You can use your finger to lightly press and blend it into the lid for the perfect reflective shimmer.
To finish this soft and romantic look, I wanted a subtle, rosy lip. I use Lip Liner in shade Raisin, lightly blending it into the center of my lips to create a stain-like effect. Finally, I give it a swipe of Lip Gloss in shade Tan Rose.
STEP 3: The Wow Factor
The easiest way to amp up a look is with Darkside Waterproof Gel Liner! I use it in my inner waterline to create more intensity. To balance the eye, I go back to my Cosmos Eyeshadow Palette to add shade Dark Matter to the inner and outer corner of the lid – and then back again for shade Supernova in the center of the lid for a multi-dimensional pop. Remember, there can never be too much shimmer! The eyes are the star of the show!
Since my eyes are a bit more intense now, I want to amp up my lip as well. Here, I’ll go in with Lip Liner in shade Malt for extra contrast, and Lip Velvet lip mousse in shade Hush Rose for the perfect blurred, matte lip. To complete my look, I’ll finish with Impeccable 24HR Blurring Matte Setting Spray to lock in all-day wear!
