BEAUTY & GLAM
Romantic Makeup that
Evokes Love
By Am y Ko ehl e r
E
ven the mention of February makes me think of
Valentine’s Day and the excitement that surrounds
spending time with the ones I love. And that always leads
me to start planning an outfit and makeup look to suit
the occasion.
A lot of clients like to think of using pinks or reds in their makeup
and clothing to coordinate with the colors often associated with the
day. Though vibrant colors are pretty and can make the eyes pop, I like
to explore a more subtle look that focuses on perfected glowing skin
and soft romantic eyes that can lure a new lover, or make a current
companion remember why he or she fell for you in the first place.
To start, you need to prep the skin. When your skin is properly
treated and prepared, you actually need less makeup. Glowing skin will
never be out of style, and the older you get, the less glowing the skin can
become. Choose a skincare system that targets your skin concerns, and
be consistent. To add an extra bit of glow, apply Dior’s DreamSkin on
top of your moisturizer. This innovative creation made me fall in love
with my skin all over again. It has an Instagram-like filter that instantly
perfects the skin and works to further improve it. And to add an extra
glow, I use a half-pump mixed with my liquid foundation to sheer it out.
For a softer look, skip the contour and just go straight to the
highlighting by adding a concealer that is one or two shades lighter
than