The month of love is here, and with your big plans and curated outfit for Valentine’s Day, there’s the perfect makeup look to go with everything. Whether you’re gearing up to spend the day with loved ones or celebrating self-love, there’s no better time to get dolled up and feel your best self. As K-beauty experts we obviously had to turn to the it girls of K-pop for inspiration, and it was inspiration that they provided to help you nail your makeup look for the holiday. From the likes of BLACKPINK’s Jennie to Wonyoung from IVE, learn how to recreate their Valentine’s-ready makeup looks with the hottest K-beauty makeup labels from our shelves, featuring CLIO, Romand, 3CE and more. Keep scrolling for all the details.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie
An iconic red lip for a K-pop icon: Jennie is a breathtaking beauty in the scarlet hue and flushed cheeks that is the epitome of Valentine’s Day. Each element of her makeup is simple, the more eye-catching aspects balanced out by simpler ones, and it’s a look that effortlessly captures the vibe of the celebration of love.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - 3CE
To get Jennie’s smooth, satin-y skin, apply a layer of the 3CE Velvet Fit Foundation all over the skin. Blending the foundation with a sponge will get you lighter coverage, while buffing it out with a brush maintains stronger coverage.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - MEMEBOX
Passion comes to mind when looking at Jennie’s flushed cheeks; the blush diffused liberally over the cheekbones and up the temples for a lovestruck look. Achieve the same effect with the MEMEBOX I'M MEME My Custom Blush in 03 Lady Pink.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Mamonde
For the pièce de résistance: swipe on the Mamonde Petal Kiss Lipstick in #2 Signature Rose to seal the deal and complete the look.
IVE’s Wonyoung
Wonyoung’s look for IVE’s Baddie stage is just sugary-sweet, especially the glossy lip that draws all eyes. When you rock this look on the most lovey-dovey day of the year, you’ll have your sweetheart falling head over heels.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - peripera
Who knew a simple winged liner could be so piercing? Take the peripera Ink Thin Thin Brush Liner in 001 Black Noir to line your upper lashline and draw it outwards for a crisp wing.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Etude
Highlight your beautiful natural features with the Etude Play 101 Stick Contour Duo - after all, they’re what made your Valentine fall for you.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Holika Holika
Lastly, glaze your lips with the Holika Holika Heart Crush Bare Glaze Tint in 05 Swish. You can apply several layers to amp up the pigmentation and glass-like finish without the formula feeling sticky.
aespa’s Karina
Pink lovers rise! Karina’s stage makeup is giving all the Barbie vibes, from the doll-like eyes to the pink hues on her eyes, cheeks and lips. There’s not a more apt occasion to bust out your pink makeup and go all out, leaving your audience with heart eyes.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Etude
With the Etude Cute Eyes Maker in Champagne Nude, contour and highlight the undereye area to bring out your aegyosal for a cute, doe-eyed effect.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - 3CE
Blend the 3CE New Take Face Blusher in Youth Pink on the cheeks, focusing on the center of the face to further enhance the youthful, doll-like look.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Romand
Swipe on the Romand Blur Fudge Tint in 06 Mauvish as an all-over base, layering on 05 Bibi Candy on the center of the lips for a natural gradient.
LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin
Pinks and reds not your thing? Huh Yunjin brings the heat with her equally-alluring warm neutrals. It’s a makeup look that is guaranteed to stun for any activity, from your Galentine’s brunch to your dinner date with bae.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - KARADIUM
Bold and neat brows anchor this makeup look and draw attention to the rest of the features; tame your own brows with the KARADIUM Flat Eyebrow Pencil.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Kaja
The Kaja Beauty Bento in 08 Chocolate Dahlia takes care of the eyes, with shade 2 blended all over the lid, shade 3 as eyeliner, and shade 1 on the inner corners for a brightening highlight.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - CLIO
Polish off the look with the CLIO Chiffon Mood Lip in 08 Tangerine Tarte. The brighter neutral shade brings life to the face and complements the eyes.
NewJeans’ Haerin
Courtesy of Elle Korea
Flowers are a big motif during Valentine’s Day and if you’re not getting yourself any, you can get inspired by them to recreate Haerin’s Elle Magazine makeup look. It features tones on the cooler side of the color spectrum, brightening up her complexion in a chic, cool-girl way.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Milk Touch
Haerin’s lashes are lengthened and somewhat spiky, making them a unique point of her overall look. The trick is to coat the lashes with the Milk Touch All-Day Long & Curl Mascara in Black, then pinch sections of the lashes together as they’re drying for a subtle anime lash effect.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - MEMEBOX
Apply the MEMEBOX I'M Meme - I'M Afternoon Tea Blusher Palette in 05 Blossom Tea Blended liberally across the cheeks, sweeping up to the sides of the nose while leaving the nose bridge bare.
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - eSpoir
Tap the eSpoir The Sleek Lipstick Cream Matte in 02 Vacance onto the lips for a romantic blotted lip look.
Which makeup look will you be recreating this Valentine’s Day? Make sure your makeup goodies come on time before our Christmas cut-off deadline! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram and Facebook, as well as keeping an eye on the VANA Blog, so you receive all the latest news, promos and information!