Valentine’s Day plans may be dinner with your BFF’s or a romantic evening out with your significant other – the perfect outfit and makeup are key to enjoying the holiday of love.

Whether its an instant classic red lip or a vintage throwback rose pink wash on your eyes and cheeks; flawless makeup is an easy way to subtly incorporate red or pink in your Valentine’s Day look, without being a cliche. Take a peek below to see some inspiration for tasteful Valentine’s Day beauty ideas:

Efik Zara stole our hearts with this pretty in pink makeup look.

Make like Mimi Onalaja and opt for a simple and natural look with some shimmer for daytime glam.

Eku Edewor is a goddess in her natural hair and subtle pops of pink and orange.

Studio Bibyonce comes all the way through for us with this unconventional glam – who else is a fan of a strong orange lip? We certainly are!

Winnie Leon shows us once again why a classic red lip is like the quintessential LBD – you can never go wrong. We love how she contrasted this look with blonde highlights and corkscrew curls, this look is perfect for a daytime date.

Ini Dima-Okojie is a fairytale princess in this nighttime take on the classic red. Amp it up like Ini with a wash of gold on your eyelids.

Ronke Raji is the reigning queen of dramatic but wearable looks and this all over glossy look does not disappoint. Go for 100% drama with a matching mani and earrings.


Would you try any of these looks? For V-Day or otherwise? Let us know in the comments!

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