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Whether you’re single, coupled up, or celebrating your best girls for Galentine’s, February 14th is the perfect excuse to indulge. And what better way to get into the spirit than with a festive makeup look? While bright, Valentine’s red is tried and true, we’re feeling particularly drawn to soft, satiny shades of pink and vibrant, monochromatic eye looks. Call it demure, call cutesy, pink makeup is universally flattering and perfect for embracing the season of self-love.

Brows are often-overlooked but are one of the most important facial features. Your eyebrows frame your face and can make your eyes appear wider and more awake, depending on how you shape them. I like to start with brows because I think they create a great framework for your face but also the makeup look to follow. Regardless if I am doing a full look or a no makeup day, brows are a step I never miss.

Fall is synonymous with bold, dark lips. Call it burgundy, berry, crimson, or oxblood – ‘wine-stained’ lips make their annual orbit for good reason. By September, we're more than ready to embrace moodier, richer hues. As primary red takes over everything this year, dark reds feel like fall’s answer to the trend—chic, elevated, and perfectly attuned to the new season.

Safe sunburn blush is back! It’s no surprise to me that this widely popular blush trend from last summer is back for round two in 2024. Sunburn blush gives the complexion a fresh, youthful radiance and is easy to achieve with one product. However this year, I’m seeing less bright red and more brick red or brownish red shades…replicating that moment when your sunburn turns into a tan. Hence, safe sunburn blush 2.0.

The “boyfriend blush” application is a natural flush of color that sits lower on the cheek. It’s fresh, natural and meant to look as if you’ve just been outside for a brisk walk. It’s also flattering on everyone because you’re recreating a look that naturally occurs in your complexion. I can hear all my Rosacea girls now…’But I have spent years covering up my rosacea’ or ‘I avoid any and all blush trends that involve red/pink tones.’ Well…this may be the blush trend for you.