he Look of Love

Love is definitely in the air so get ready for what may be your most memorable Valentine's Day yet! This February, Cosmopolitan Magazine shows you how to get that perfect look of love.

This Valentine season offers many dating possibilities. Be prepared for an adventurous getaway to Tagaytay, a romantic candlelit dinner or a dreamy Valentine concert. Wherever you decide to go, make sure you look your best.

For daytime dates, Cosmopolitan Beauty Editor Ianne Evangelista suggests keeping makeup natural and fresh. "Just some lipgloss, face powder and a touch of pink blush can really make a difference and help you look healthy and sun-kissed. Too much makeup will need major maintenance and you really don't want to be fussing with sludgy foundation that's moving down your cheek every time it gets humid", Ianne shares. For more definition, she recommends two coats of waterproof mascara, which opens up the eyes and keeps them smudge-free. Ianne adds, "Don't forget to use a moisturizer with at least an SPF 15 to protect your skin from the sun and helps skin look a little dewy."

When night falls, there's less light and more shadow, which means you have to add a bit more makeup to complement your evening wear. Ianne suggests dabbing and blending concealer only where you need it. Ianne adds, "I love focusing all the attention on the eyes when doing evening makeup because it's so much sexier and since makeup should be balanced out, you can get away with almost bare lips so you don't need to touch up your lipstick!" Doing a smoky eye is actually easy. "Apply a base shadow all over the lid, then apply a medium shade from the lash lines until the creases. Using a dark shadow or an eyeliner, line your upper and lower lash lines and smudge with your finger. Apply as many coats of waterproof mascara as you can, but remember to comb lashes afterwards. To keep your smoky eye from looking too smudgy, use a base shadow, medium shade and liner/dark shadow from the same color family, for example, a lilac base eyeshadow, a purple shadow and an eggplant-colored liner", says Ianne.

Here are a few more tips from Ianne:
· DON'T overdo your Valentine's fragrance. Spritz it twice into the air and walk into it, or dab it onto your pulse points like your neck, wrists, and unexpected places like behind your ears, your cleavage and behind your knees.
· DO wear easy lipcolor that won't require touch-ups with a lipliner or a lip brush. A creamy lipstick or smooth gloss is better than matte or frosty formulas that can dry or lacquer glosses that can be too sticky.
· DO wear face powder that matches your skin EXACTLY. Same goes for concealer and foundation. You won't wash out in photos and your makeup will work for you the way you want it to.
· DO add some shimmer to your final look. Brush some shimmer powder or rub some shimmer lotion onto your shoulders, cleavage, arms and legs. It adds a subtle gleam to your skin.

To read more about how to get the best look this Valentine season, check out Cosmopolitan's special Valentine issue this February.- -