5 Makeup Looks to Try on Valentine's Day (and How to Create Them For Less Than $10)
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If your Valentine's Day plans involve putting on some makeup, you should certainly choose a look that you or love — or at least like a lot. (After all, that fits with the theme of the holiday.)
However, sometimes actually finding a festive makeup look you're absolutely head-over-heels for can be a difficult, time-consuming research project. To help you out, we compiled five makeup ideas that are all worth wearing to your Valentine's Day festivities — plus the key products you'll need on deck to create them. Bonus: they're all under $10!
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Crystal Eye Makeup
ICYMI, embellished eye makeup is in, and Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to add a little light-reflecting sparkle to your look. Reach for the e.l.f. Cosmetics Face and Body Gems in Crystal ($3) to give this trend a try. According to the brand, they're best used on dry skin or on top of non-oil-based products.
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The Classic Red Lip
We couldn't put together a Valentine's Day makeup guide and not include a red lip! If you prefer a slightly shiny lip finish and want to prioritize hydration, we suggest going with the e.l.f. Cosmetics SRSLY Satin Lipstick in Cherry ($3). If matte is more your speed, try the e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Matte Lipstick in Red Vixen ($6)
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Lots of Blush
Between blush contouring and just more dramatic placement and application, blush is having a serious moment. The e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Blush ($6) is a great choice for trying either trend. The creamy, lightweight formula blends with ease, is available in eight different shades, and turns into a semimatte powder finish once on the skin.
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Colorful, Shimmery Eyeshadow
Add some color into your makeup look with shimmery or metallic eyeshadow all over your lids. The e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Metallic Eyeshadow ($5) offers opaque, long-lasting coverage and can be used as eyeliner for graphic designs, too. It's also available in eight different shades.
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Brushed-Up, Fluffy Brows
Make your eyebrows the focal point of a no-makeup makeup look by brushing them up into a fluffy, feathered shape with the e.l.f. Cosmetics Brow Lift ($6). Pair it with some natural mascara and a little dewy highlighter, like the e.l.f. Cosmetics Daily Dew Sticks ($8), and you're set.
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