Makeup 101: Color Me Red and Pink

So Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and while I am not uber pumped – as I am finding myself boyfriendless – that doesn’t mean that I don’t still love one thing about V-Day: red and pink. I don’t need a boyfriend; I love my makeup.

By Ali

Reds and pinks are usually restricted to lips, but why not get a little crazy? Here are some ravishing red and pretty pink products to try out. So whether you have a romantic candlelight dinner planned with that special someone, or whether your special someone is a bag of green M&Ms, and a handle of Svedka, you’ll be prepared for a great night!

Bare Essentuals liner shadow in Black Ruby: Intimidated by the idea of red liner? Don’t judge just yet… This shimmery powder is a dark brown with flecks of ruby color. It looks great either as a dry liner or mix it with a little bit of liner sealer to create a more dramatic wet liner.

Clinique Eyeshadow Duo in Strawberry Fudge: This twosome is a take on a delicious dessert. The brown works really well with the light pink to create a subtly pink-princess look.

Urban Decay Mascara in Black Cherry: This burgundy mascara may be a bit much on your lashes alone, so try coating them with black mascara first. When it dries, coat just the tips of your lashes with this fun deep-red hue.

Lancome Color Fever Gloss in Mercury Rising: Intense red is really in right now and perfect for V-Day. Lather in this bright red gloss, but keep the rest of your face simple, for a classic look.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Pink Pursuit: This pastel pink lip gloss is super shiny and also moisturizes. Plus, 10% of these proceeds are donated to breast cancer research!

O.P.I Nail Polishes: So. many. options. If you are looking for a pretty pink try: I’m Indi-a Mood for Love. Or, if you are looking for a deep garnet color try: Romeo and Juliet. Or, if you are looking for a translucent pink check out: Who Needs a Prince Charming? (Amen to that!)

(Bonus: reading all the nail polish color names on this site is quite amusing. How do I get a job naming nail polish colors?)