10 Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Makeup Ideas

Let’s get real: You’re probably excited about celebrating Valentine’s Day and doing your makeup in an extra-special way. Whether you’re crashing with the beau on the sofa and a bottle of fine wine or going out to a five-star restaurant, we’ve picked out 10 Valentine’s Day-inspired makeup tutorials from YouTube to help you choose the perfect look.

For a great smoky eye:

Irishcel507‘s dramatic smoky eye and red lip combo is ideal for anyone who wants to stand out with a bold look. Yes, it’s sultry. But it is definitely achievable. And her humor throughout the how-to will get you in the mood for Valentine’s festivities.

For a fresh take on the glossy eye trend:

Sonjdradeluxe demonstrates an interesting play on the glossy smoky eye trend. Of course, she finishes off the look with a serious contour to sculpt the face. The overall look may be bold, but pink pastels on the eyes and lips add a touch of softness.

For matte palette lovers:

If an overly glam, colorful, and shimmery look isn’t really your thing, you can take a note from NikkiTutorials, which posted a Valentine’s Day session centered around a matte red lip. Add a little highlight to the tops of the cheekbones and you’ll be glowing underneath the candlelights!

For a fresh and peachy look:

Carli Bybel‘s Valentines Day makeup is an unexpected mix of peach and pink-toned hues, dramatic lashes, and a bold cat eye. You can wear this look beyond the day dedicated to sweethearts.

For an over-the-top look:

CoverGirl’s James Charles has an extremely bold, extremely glittery makeup look that is sure to turn heads. He uses rich shades of fuchsia and magenta, specks of glitter along the under eye, a dramatic cut crease, and stacked eyelashes for a beauty slay that is not for the faint of heart.

For a work-to-dinner theme:

Joanna Vongphoumy shows us how to achieve a soft yet beautiful Valentine’s Day makeup. Then she glams it up on the eyes with shimmer and a cut crease. This look is great for the woman on the go, running to meet her valentine after a long day at the office.

For a look that’s all about the lips:

If reds are not really your thing and you want the attention to be more on the lips, you’ll love this tutorial by Desi Perkins. The look features vibrant, glittery eyes with wispy lashes, but the pièce de résistance is the vampy berry-colored lipstick.

For a princess-like glow:

Ready for a soft and sexy Valentine’s Day look? Kim Thai‘s makeup boasts lots of highlight, glitter, and shimmer. But a matte bubblegum pink lip color balances it all out. Consider this Glam 101.

For a girl who is slaying on a budget:

Itsmyrayeraye proves you don’t need big bucks to achieve a flawless makeup look. Her Valentine’s Day tutorial features all CoverGirl products, which you can find at your local drugstore. The kicker to the look? A highly pigmented berry lip.

For a vampy and bold look:

MakeupD0LL shows us how to achieve a vampy and bold look using purple, not pink. Perfect for deeper complexions, this makeup is a refreshing spin on the classic Valentine’s look. The eyes command attention without doing too much, thanks to layers of matte browns. Pair it with a rich purple lip, and voilà!

Let’s keep in touch! Follow Yahoo Beauty on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.