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13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night

Turn up the heat with one of these festive and flattering looks.
13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020

When applying “sexy” makeup, we tend to gravitate towards a smoky eye and bold lip. But that’s not the only bombshell combo you need to settle for this Valentine’s Day.

We couldn’t think of anything flirtier than colorful eyeshadow, especially red and pink makeup that’s sure to have your valentine seeing x’s and o’s. And if you’re afraid of a little color, have no fear. These shades look beautiful on warm and deep skin tones.

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Cupid himself couldn’t resist falling in love with these pretty faces.  Keep scrolling to see gorgeous Instagram Valentine’s Day looks that may inspire your date night look. 

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Date Night Inspo

This sexy makeup look will make anyone’s heart skip a beat!

13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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Date Night Inspo
Bring on the shimmer. This look is lit!
13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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Date Night Inspo

Gorgeous proof that glitter looks amazing on deep skin tones.

13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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Date Night Inspo

Bring the va-va-voom and volume with this gorgeous look and fabulous falsies.

13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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Date Night Inspo

If you love the natural makeup look, but want to spice things up, pop a red eyeshadow onto your lids to keep things simple.

13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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Date Night Inspo
This warm eyeshadow look will definitely give your date butterflies.
13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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Date Night Inspo

This look is sultry and saucy.

13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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Date Night Inspo
This red makeup look has us all fired up for February 14th. With a beat this good, it’s bound to be hot!
13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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Date Night Inspo

Skip boring roses and layer on a sparkly rose gold pigment instead.

13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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Date Night Inspo
Pretty in pink.
13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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Date Night Inspo
This pink retro makeup look will channel that ’90s kind of love.
13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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Date Night Inspo
If you’re going for the smoky eye look, try this pretty pink variation.
13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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Date Night Inspo
Pink and popping!
13 Insta-Makeup Looks That Will Get You Excited For Valentine's Date Night
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