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Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt

From kissable lips to sultry eyes, these sexy beauty looks are sure to spellbind your Valentine.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Denise’s Radiant Red Pout
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Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
02
Selita’s Countoured Cheeks

There’s no doubt that your guy keeps a smile on your face, so emphasize that beaming grin with flushed, countoured blush.  Take your cues from Selita Ebanks’s cinnamon-kissed cheeks which she flaunted at the 4th annual Give & Get Fete.

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
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Gloria’s Pretty Princess Glow

Gloria Govan dazzled in a shimmering, pretty princess-inspired look, complete with lush lashes, coral eyeshadow and nude lips when she attended a New Year’s Eve fete.  Get your glow on, too, and you’re sure to impress your sweet Valentine.

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
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Rocsi’s Coral Pout

Yes, you may be tempted to break out your red lipstick on V-Day, but going against the grain can work to your advantage.  Swap out your red for a bright coral, such as the one Rocsi Diaz sported at the 20th Anniversary Celebration Of Christian Louboutin, and you’re sure to have a coral crush.

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
05
Zoe’s Winged Eyeshadow

Give your honey a sexy gaze in ultra-dramatic, winged eyeshadow a la Zoe Saldana at the Trevor Live event.

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
06
Solange’s Double Duty Beauty

Who says you can’t wear bold eyeshadow with a bright red lip? Solange emphasized her eyes and lips at the American Ballet Theatre Opening Night.  Give it a try and your guy is sure to fall for you twice as hard.

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
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Leona’s Thick Liquid Eyeliner

Leona Lewis’ hazel eyes are already super sexy but her rich liquid eyeliner and lush lashes makes them even more dreamy.

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
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Jessica’s Pewter Smoky Eye

At the Bottles & Strikes event at Frames, Jessica White gave great face in a pewter smoky eye. Her sultry scarlet lips top off the look perfectly.

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
09
Alicia’s Feline Fierce Cateye

Alicia Keys turns up the heat in a delicately flicked-out sweep of black liquid liner at the Keep a Child Alive Ball. Your man won’t be able to resist you in this look!

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
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Garcelle’s Deep Plum Smoky Eye

Instead of using your typical black or gray eyeshadow, add a flirtatious twist by using deep plum like Garcelle Beauvais at the amFar Inspiration Gala.

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
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Regina’s Sultry Black-Lined Eyes

Regina King rocked impossibly sultry, black-lined eyes at the Black Girls Rock! Awards. Totally irresistible.

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
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Kerry’s Bright White Eyeliner

Ladies, if you want to make your eyes really pop, try lining your lower waterline in white eyeliner. Kerry Washington pulls of this wide-eyed look flawlessly at the Emmy Awards.

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
13
Zendaya’s Party-Perfect Look

Zendaya Coleman stepped out at the American Music Awards in creamy, Barbie-pink lips with soft, silvery eyeshadow.  Your guy won’t be able to resist this cute-as-a-button beauty moment, we pinky promise.

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
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Ciara’s Barely-There Lipstick

If your honey likes to steal kisses without notice (how sweet!), leave your bright lip shades at home and opt for a neutral lip look instead. At the VH1 Divas 2012, Ciara’s sparkly eyeshadow and matte nude lip were a match made in heaven. 

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15
La La’s Sparkly Lids

La La Anthony turned up the glam at the Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball in a sparkly gold dress and glistening beauty look to match. With these glowing lids, your beax will stare into your eyes all night.

Celeb Beauty: Makeup Looks That Will Make Him Melt
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