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Makeup Tutorial: Soft Pink Valentine’s Day Makeup Look

January 18, 2012

Looking for makeup ideas to impress your date or significant other this coming Valentine’s Day? Try this soft pink makeup look you can whip up in just 10 minutes. Step-by-step tutorial after the jump!

Soft Pink Valentine's Day Makeup Tutorial

Step 1. After prepping the eye area with a base (Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow in Shore), line the upper lashline with a black pencil eyeliner (Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero).

Step 2. Before the eyeliner sets, smudge it with a lavender gray color (NARS Lhasa Single Eyeshadow) to soften the look.

Step 3. Using a fluffy brush (MAC 217 Blending Brush), sweep a medium pink eyeshadow (middle shade of NARS Douce France Trio Eyeshadow) onto the eyelid. Blend past the crease.

Step 4. Sweep a light pink color (left shade of NARS Douce France Trio Eyeshadow) onto the brow bone.

Step 5. Line the lower lashline with a black pencil eyeliner (Urban Decay Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero).

Step 6. Again, soften the line with the lavender gray color (NARS Lhasa Single Eyeshadow).

Step 7. Apply a few coats of black mascara on top and bottom lashes. Add a pair of full fake lashes (Piccasso Eyeme Premium Fake Eyelashes in S30).

Step 8. Smile big and apply a medium pink color (middle shade of NARS Douce France Trio Eyeshadow) onto the apples. Blend towards the temples.

Step 9. Finish the look with a warm nude pink lipstick (NARS Satin Lipstick in Bilbao).

Done!

Valentine's Day Makeup Look with NARS Douce France
Valentine's Day Pink Makeup Look

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23 Comments

  • Reply Julie January 18, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Love the look, very pretty & natural looking.

    • Reply Phyllis January 19, 2012 at 8:17 am

      Thanks Julie 🙂

  • Reply Danielle January 18, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    This is so pretty on you!!!!!!! You should do more of these step by step tutorials 🙂

    • Reply Phyllis January 19, 2012 at 8:18 am

      Will do – thanks!

  • Reply Channing January 19, 2012 at 3:13 am

    I like this a lot. I don’t prefer VDay looks that scream pink and red, this understated pretty is quite lovely.

    Bluebox89

    • Reply Phyllis January 19, 2012 at 8:20 am

      Thanks Channing. I just figured guys in general prefer softer makeup (I do like bright colors tho!) *lol*

  • Reply Bea January 19, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Love this. Can u post an updated Skincare pls??

    • Reply Phyllis January 19, 2012 at 8:22 am

      Sure Bea! The post will go up this week.

      • Reply Bea January 19, 2012 at 8:32 pm

        Thanks!! Been having problems with my skin. I was told it was congested. N I just need to exfoliate. But been exfoliating it for few days now n I don’t see any difference. Just have a lot of reddish bumps. I would love to know what u do with ur skin to get that clear. Love ur blog btw. Just got into make up recently. Planning to get that nars douce France.

  • Reply Yishi January 19, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    Wow, this is suck a nice look! Really subtle and feminine…I want to try it out but it isn’t V-day yet hehe…my excuse will be to practice the look!

    Yishi x

    • Reply Phyllis January 20, 2012 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks Yishi! Practice makes perfect =)

  • Reply Betsy January 27, 2012 at 1:04 am

    Hi!! I found this site by accident, and I’m already hooked!! I’m only 14 but these tutorials make it super easy to follow and create GORGEOUS looks! I was wondering how old you are ( a little strange I know) but only because you look so young. 😛 love this look in particular, can’t wait till my boyfriend sees it on V-day!! Good job!

    • Reply Phyllis January 27, 2012 at 8:47 am

      Haha thanks so much Betsy. I’m a LOT older than you (turning 30 this year but don’t tell anyone!!!) *lol*

  • Reply Courtney February 12, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    Wow, so pretty! This is a great, soft everyday look too. If you feel like it, you should share your step-by-steps with us at: http://www.taaz.com/trends/trends.html. We’d love it!

    • Reply Phyllis February 13, 2012 at 7:46 pm

      Thanks Courtney!

  • Reply Jenn February 17, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    omg! i love those lashes. Where would would i be able to get a pair?

  • Reply Bella June 23, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Wow this look is beautifull 😀 !!!
    I love the lashes do you know where I can get natural ones I can wear to school off the Internet or something hehe :)?

    • Reply Phyllis June 24, 2012 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks Bella 🙂 If you’re looking for natural-looking fake eyelashes, I highly recommend Ardell or the 700 series from Jealousness. You can get them at my store.

  • Reply Christina November 17, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    Hi! I know this is an old post but I’m just seeing it! What foundation/concealer are you using in this tutorial?? It’s so beautiful! Thanks 🙂

    Christina

    • Reply Phyllis Li November 19, 2012 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks Christina. I wore Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation in #120.

  • Reply Jenny December 10, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Hi Phyllis,

    What camera do you use?

  • Reply Sarah October 4, 2013 at 9:19 am

    HeY gurl u look sooooo beautiful n flawless. .n all your tutorials are so easy to follow. I was able to carry smokey eyes for the first time in my life..Thanks a lot dear..keep up the good work…u got a new follower..lots of love from India

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