Create the Perfect Romantic Glow for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and whether you're planning a romantic dinner, a cozy night in, or celebrating Galentine's Day with friends, you deserve to look and feel radiant. The secret to date night makeup? A luminous, flushed glow that looks effortlessly romantic—like you're naturally glowing from within.

This year, skip the heavy, overly done makeup and embrace a fresh, dewy look that highlights your natural beauty. We're featuring our Blush Glow collection—versatile, skin-loving products that create that coveted "just kissed" flush on both cheeks and lips.

The Valentine's Day Glow: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: Start with a Luminous Base

Before we add color, create a glowing canvas. Apply your favorite BB cream or tinted moisturizer for a natural, skin-like finish. The goal is to look like you, just more radiant. Keep coverage light to medium—you want your natural skin to shine through.

Pro Tip: Mix a drop of facial oil with your base for extra dewiness. This creates that lit-from-within glow that's perfect for romantic lighting.

Step 2: Add a Natural Flush with Blush Glow BB Cheek Color

Now for the star of the show—our Blush Glow BB Cheek Color ($18). This revolutionary liquid blush delivers natural-looking warmth with a silky, featherweight formula that melts seamlessly into skin.

For Valentine's Day, we recommend these shades:

• Petal Pink - Soft, romantic, and universally flattering
• Sweet Rose - A deeper rose that adds dimension
• Malibu Peach - Warm and sun-kissed for a healthy glow
• Sunset Glow - Perfect for deeper skin tones

How to Apply:

1. Apply 1-2 dots of liquid blush to the apples of your cheeks
2. Blend immediately with your fingers, working quickly for a seamless finish
3. Blend upward and outward toward your temples for a lifted effect
4. Build gradually—you can always add more, but it's harder to take away

The formula contains Vitamin E and Hyaluronic Acid, so you're actually nourishing your skin while adding color. It's buildable from sheer to bold, giving you complete control over your look.

Step 3: Create Dimension with Blush Glow BB Cheek + Lip

For extra dimension and a coordinated look, layer our Blush Glow BB Cheek + Lip stick ($24) over your liquid blush. This 2-in-1 color stick delivers buildable, dewy luminosity and works beautifully on both cheeks and lips.

Valentine's Day Shade Picks:

• Pink Crush - Classic romantic pink
• Berry Bliss - Deep berry for a bold, confident look
• Peach Please - Warm and inviting
• Desert Sunset - Terracotta tones for a modern twist

How to Layer:

1. After your liquid blush has set, swipe the stick directly on the highest point of your cheekbones
2. Blend with your fingers for a natural, seamless finish
3. This adds extra luminosity and dimension—perfect for catching candlelight

Step 4: Complete the Look with Matching Lips

Here's where the magic happens—use the same Blush Glow BB Cheek + Lip stick on your lips for a perfectly coordinated, monochromatic look. This is the secret to effortless, pulled-together makeup.

Application Tips:

• Apply directly from the stick for more intense color
• Or dab with your finger for a softer, blotted effect
• The creamy formula is infused with Hyaluronic Acid, so it plumps while it colors
• Layer with a clear gloss on top for extra shine and dimension

Step 5: The Finishing Touches

Complete your Valentine's Day glow with these final steps:

• Eyes: Keep it simple with a wash of neutral shimmer on lids and a coat of mascara
• Brows: Brush up and set for a natural, feathered look
• Highlight: Add a touch of highlighter to the high points of your face—cheekbones, bridge of nose, cupid's bow
• Setting: A light mist of setting spray locks everything in while maintaining that dewy finish

Alternative Look: The Bold Valentine

Want to turn up the drama? Try our ViVi Glow BB Blush ($24) in a deeper shade. This silky cream blush creates a more sculpted, editorial look while still treating your skin with Jasmine Extract and Hyaluronic Acid.

For a bolder look:

1. Apply ViVi Glow BB Blush slightly higher on cheekbones for a lifted effect
2. Use a deeper shade of Blush Glow BB Cheek + Lip on lips (try Berry Bliss or Moving Mauve)
3. Add a touch of the same color to your eyelids for a monochromatic moment

Why This Look Works for Date Night

This Valentine's Day makeup tutorial is designed to be:

• Romantic: Soft, flushed tones that look naturally beautiful
• Long-lasting: Formulas that won't fade during dinner or throughout the evening
• Skin-loving: Every product nourishes while it beautifies
• Versatile: Easily adjustable from subtle to bold
• Foolproof: Cream and liquid formulas blend seamlessly—no harsh lines

Quick Tips for Date Night Makeup Success

Lighting Matters: Candlelight and restaurant lighting are warm and flattering. Peachy and rosy tones look especially beautiful in this type of lighting.

Less is More: Date night makeup should enhance, not mask. Keep the focus on glowing skin and a natural flush.

Touch-Up Friendly: The Blush Glow BB Cheek + Lip stick is perfect for your purse. One product refreshes both lips and cheeks.

Blend with Fingers: Your body heat helps cream and liquid formulas melt into skin for the most natural finish.

Shop the Valentine's Day Glow

Ready to create your perfect date night look? Here's what you need:

• Blush Glow BB Cheek Color - $18 (Available in 7 shades)
• Blush Glow BB Cheek + Lip - $24 (Available in 7 shades)
• ViVi Glow BB Blush - $24 (For a bolder alternative)

All formulas are infused with skincare ingredients like Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid, and Jasmine Extract, so you're treating your skin while you glow.

Your Valentine's Day Glow Awaits

This Valentine's Day, embrace a makeup look that's as effortless as it is romantic. With our Blush Glow collection, you'll achieve that coveted flushed, luminous glow that looks like you're naturally radiant—because you are.

Whether you're celebrating love, friendship, or simply treating yourself, you deserve to feel beautiful. Shop our Blush Glow collection and get ready to glow all night long.

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Purlisse! 💕