This story is from February 13, 2023
Valentine's Day 2026: Tips to glam up yourself on the day of love
Being confident requires looking your best and being the best version of yourself, even if it's simple efforts of making makeup look seem natural and glowing than an over-the-top approach. I feel makeup is best when it's used to enhance one's natural features and look simple yet glam enough to blend with the person's outfit/ match the occasion and personality.
Wilma Andrews, a makeup artist and digital creator shares tips for all you ladies who want to try an effortless yet glam look for Valentine's day.
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1. An evening dinner date /Candle light dinner (formal classy)
Dewy glam base, cool tones /metallic eyeshadows/ lipsticks color range from deep reds/burgundy/ browns for a sultry look and outfit. Prefer matte lipstick...highlighter ...bronzer, lashes, blush, mascara, and a classy eyeliner.
2. Club - Bright colors (Bright pink lips, orange/ pinkish/ lip gloss / Bright red/glossy or matt lipstick ....eye shadows - yellow, neon and bright metallic, blush, mascara, lashes of choice, and winged or Graphic liner highlighter.
3. Brunch date - soft glam, matt finish makeup if hot, Pale pink eyeshadow with light nude coloured lipstick pink lips, fresh look, minimalistic no-makeup makeup look, highlighter Dabbs, mascara, blush, subtle lashes and smokey liner of choice.
4. Movie date - concealer, subtle eyeliner of choice, no too-loud lipstick/ lip gloss, subtle highlighter, mascara, blush.
5. Beach date (day)-make up no makeup matt look and subtle colors.
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6. Beach date (night) - subtle matt makeup with. Pop of color on the lip, highlighter, mascara.
7. Shopping date- concealer, nude eyeshadow, matt eyeliner of choice, lipstick/ lip gloss, mascara, blush.
8. Gaming and adventure date - matt base, concealer.
9. Travel date - matt makeup, smoked-out look and liner.
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Based on the kind of Activity:
1. An evening dinner date /Candle light dinner (formal classy)
Dewy glam base, cool tones /metallic eyeshadows/ lipsticks color range from deep reds/burgundy/ browns for a sultry look and outfit. Prefer matte lipstick...highlighter ...bronzer, lashes, blush, mascara, and a classy eyeliner.
3. Brunch date - soft glam, matt finish makeup if hot, Pale pink eyeshadow with light nude coloured lipstick pink lips, fresh look, minimalistic no-makeup makeup look, highlighter Dabbs, mascara, blush, subtle lashes and smokey liner of choice.
4. Movie date - concealer, subtle eyeliner of choice, no too-loud lipstick/ lip gloss, subtle highlighter, mascara, blush.
5. Beach date (day)-make up no makeup matt look and subtle colors.
See More: 75+ Happy Valentine's Day wishes, messages, greetings and quotes for 2026
6. Beach date (night) - subtle matt makeup with. Pop of color on the lip, highlighter, mascara.
7. Shopping date- concealer, nude eyeshadow, matt eyeliner of choice, lipstick/ lip gloss, mascara, blush.
8. Gaming and adventure date - matt base, concealer.
9. Travel date - matt makeup, smoked-out look and liner.
See more: Valentine's Week Full List 2026: Rose Day to Kiss Day, here is the full list of Valentine's Week 2026
Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Valentine's day wishes, messages and gift idea !
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