Fall in love with these makeup looks

February is the month of love, and while it's traditionally reserved for romantic date nights, it can also your chance to grab your gal pals and have a blast celebrating your friendship. Whether your girl squad plans include brunch, a picnic at the beach, or a night on the town, be inspired by these gorgeous makeup looks.

Brunch fun

Dewy skin and a pink pout: Brunch dates call for a bold lip. And while you can never go wrong with a classic red pout, leave the colour of passion for Vday and opt for a powerful pink shade instead. To keep the focus on your fabulous pout, compliment it with a radiant dewy complexion and keep the rest of your makeup to a minimum. 

Get the look: To create a luminous base, begin by prepping the skin with an illuminating moisturiser. Then, buff a lightweight foundation into the skin. Next, dust some blusher on the cheeks, fill in the brows and coat the lashes with mascara. For the lip, first, use a lip scrub to exfoliate any dry patches and apply a lip balm. Next, line the lips using a colour closest to the shade of your lipstick. Apply your lip colour. 

Beauty tip: To extend the colour of your lipstick, blot your lips, apply a second coat of lipstick and then dab a thin layer of finely milled translucent setting powder to set your lipstick in place.

TRY THESE:

•    Hada Labo Intense Hydrating Skin Plumping Gel Day & Night
•    The Body Shop Fresh Nude Foundation Light
•    Revolution Blushed Duo Blush & Highlighter Daydream
•    Wet n Wild Brow Maximizer Powder + Gel Duo Neutral Brown
•    Revolution 5D Lash Pow Mascara
•    The Body Shop Pear Lip Scrub
•    Essence 8H Matte Comfort Lipliner 05 Pink Blush
•    Smudge Long Lasting Liquid Matte Lipstick Kisses

Beach picnic

Bronzed glow, stained lips, and beachy waves: Whether you’re settled on a sun lounger or catching waves with your girlfriends, beach hair and makeup should capture the spirit of carefree, sun-kissed summer days. You won’t want to miss out on any of the fun, so wearing a quick and easy makeup look that can withstand the heat and can be touched up in seconds is key.

Get the look: After applying (loads) of sunscreen reach for lightweight makeup, like a tinted moisturiser that allows your skin to breathe and ensures your overall makeup looks fresh and radiant. Next, add warmth to your complexion by applying bronzer on areas where sunlight would naturally hit. Reach for a multitasking lip and cheek tint to add some colour to your face and pout and lastly define your eyes by applying a few coats of waterproof mascara.

TRY THESE:

•    ISDIN Fotoprotector Gel Cream SPF50
•    Faebey Facial Cream Glow Maker
•    Essence Hydro Hero 24H Hydrating Tinted Cream
•    Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer Palm Beach Ready
•    Revolution Relove Lip and Cheek Tint Coral
•    The Body Shop Sheer Touch Lip & Cheek Tint Brave
•    Revolution Waterproof Mascara
•    ISDIN Fotoprotector UV Mineral Brush SPF50+
•    Flawless by Gabrielle Union Curl Refresher 

Night out on the town

Electric eyes: Drinks, dinner, dancing… You need a makeup look that is perfect for partying into the night. A sure-fire way to step up your evening makeup game is to pack your lids with the boldest hues. Think acid shades and jewel-like tones: jolts of emerald-green, purple, and fuchsia. And there are no rules! Clash your liner with your eyeshadow, go bold with just one shade, or make a mega statement and wear two vibrant colours on your lids – have fun!

Get the look: Start by applying primer, long-lasting foundation, and concealer. Next, apply eyeshadow primer. Using a fluffy eyeshadow brush, apply your vibrant shadow around the lid, blending the colour until the crease. Complete the look with some eyeliner, lots of mascara, blusher, and a nude gloss on your lips. 

TRY THESE:

•    Smudge Primer
•    Sorbet Ulti-Matte Pro Foundation 
•    Wet n Wild Incognito Concealer
•    Revolution Forever Flawless Eyeshadow Palette Birds Of Paradise
•    Smudge Gel Eyeliner Black
•    Sorbet Amplieye 4D Mascara
•    Revolution Shimmer Bomb Lip Gloss Starlight