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With a wedding and a baby on the way, plus a slew of awards and nominations to her credit, Natalie Portman is the perfect face for our "Valentine's Day Look of Love How-To." Last week, I ran down 3 of the hottest, most current makeup looks to inspire your adventurous spirit and creativity as Valentine's Day approaches. But, if being SO "right now" is SO not you, try this ethereal, romantic makeup look for Valentine's Day and highlight your innate femininity.
Here goes...
Skin:
Mimic Natalie's flawless, glowing complexion by beginning with a pore minimizing serum or primer. Smooth a thin layer over your entire face following your moisturizer, and wait a few minutes for it to sink in before moving on to the next step. Pur Minerals See No More will not only visibly reduce the look of medium to large pores, but will smooth and prime your skin to provide a perfect finish for your makeup. This silky serum also helps to control shine and smooth texture to give you the healthy-looking complexion you've always wanted!
Get that romantic glow and increase your radiance by applying Sistina Radiante Face Tint lightly to your entire face. The sheer, light-reflective coverage obscures imperfections and creates the glow of a woman in love.
Cover up any remaining imperfections with an easy-to-blend concealer. Even if there are no visible blemishes, I always use concealer under the eyes (pay special attention to the inner corners where the nose typically casts a shadow) and around the nose to create the look of a well-rested, healthy visage. The only exception I make is for very young girls (very young... like, under 16.) I highly recommend Diandra Perfect Blend Concealer Duo for all your cover-up needs. Each one comes with a split bullet containing two shades which makes it super-simple to get the perfect match for you!
If shine is an issue, dust a soft-focus powder onto your t-zone. Leave cheekbones bare for a more radiant finish. Too Faced Absolutely Invisible Candlelight sets foundation and minimizes shine while giving a romantic glow to the skin.
Eyes:
Start by prepping lids with a silicone-based eyeshadow primer designed for extended wear and maximum impact. Using your ring finger, spread a thin layer of primer over lids extending from your lash line to your brow. Too Faced Shadow Insurance is your ticket to crease-free, smudge-free, shine-free shadow that stays put until YOU decide to take it off.
Using Japonesque Small Eye Detailer Brush and Jean-Michelle Quartette Lumineux Eyeshadow in Plum Fantaisie, blend the bottom two shades in the palette and apply to upper and lower lash lines. This color combination will yield near-identical results to Natalie Portman's soft look. Bonus? Soft, shimmering lavender is a universally-flattering shade that helps eyes look clearer and more awake.
Highlight brow bones using the same brush and the lovely, dove grey from the palette. Just a touch right under the arch of your brow is all you need.
Now, make eyes pop by defining your inner lash line top and bottom with your favorite black pencil liner. Diandra Eye Crayon in Barely Black works well here as it goes on smoothly and never needs sharpening.
Finish eyes with two coats of Diandra Mascara in Black.
Cheeks:
Try Jean-Michelle Couleur Classique Powder Blush in Mon Cheri for an angelic glow and just the right amount of enlivening color. Apply product sparingly to the apples of cheeks blending towards your temples.
Lips:
Lips don't get any easier than this, my friends. No liner required! A sheer, shimmering plum/lavender gloss is all you need for the perfect pout and Diandra Luminous Lipcolor Collection in Plum Fantasy contains 3 high-shine, lip-conditioning shades. The most appropriate one for this look (all will work), is the lavender shade on top. Use the lip brush (included!) to apply this soft wash of beeswax-infused color... your lips (and your date) will thank you!
So, whether you're planning a festive girls' night out or a romantic dinner for two, if "of the moment" isn't your thing, try this easy, feminine look and be the belle of the ball this Valentine's Day... with a little help from your friends at Cosmetique!
