STYLE

Forget playing it safe. Valentine's Day parties were made for turning things up. So, bring on the glitter and the statement lashes—your beauty lewk is about to get *totally* crush-worthy. 

Bold Lip 

The key to a stunning statement lip is all about the prep. "Make sure you exfoliate your lips, then apply a lip oil and let it sink in while you're doing your makeup," says celebrity makeup artist Matin. (He loves the ChapStick Total Hydration Lip Scrub, $5). Then just blot before applying your color over top.

Shimmery Eye

Get a wink that sparkles more than any sequined dress by applying a glitter base like NYX Professional Makeup Glitter Primer, $7 first. "Dip a brush into the liquid base and apply it where you want to place the glitter," Matin shares. Then press the shimmer powder (try MAC Cosmetics Glitter in Reflects Bronze, $22) on top and let it dry.

Look-At-Me Brows

Matin's tip for drawing the most yours-but-better brows? Apply pomade with a sharp angled brush to your arches. We love the IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Build-A-Brow Brush #12, $24. 

High-Key Highlight

We love a little shimmer for a night out. Matin recommends starting with a liquid highlighter and topping it off with a cream formula to make the biggest splash. Try using Pacifica Get Lit Custom Highlight in Topaz, $15, under Kaja Mochi Glow Bouncy Highlighter, $19. 

Golden Glow

Go for a neutral contour color rather than a bronzer that's meant to warm up your complexion. "It can look too orange and streaky," says Matin. Try Pixi Natural Contour Powder Shape & Shadow, $21. 

Glitter Lips

Glitter lips were made for dressed-up nights! After applying your lipstick, top it off with a glitter base and then press the sparkles in with your finger (we love Anastasia Beverly Hills Loose Glitter in Pink Sapphire, $15). "It's not going to be the most kissable or comfortable, but it's a lewk!" says Matin.

Images: Cover Image: instagram.com/gigihadid. Bold Lip: instagram.com/sashapieterse. Shimmery Eyes: instagram.com/gigihadid. Brows: instagram.com/chinamcclain. Highlight: instagram.com/niasioux. Glow: instagram.com/sarahmjeffery. Glitter Lip: instagram.com/bellahadid.

by Holly Fisher | 1/21/2020