11 Pretty Beauty Looks to Try This Valentine's Day

By Hannah Morrill, Allure

OK, so we're going to assume you clicked on this link because you like Valentine's Day and you either A) have a date with your significant other, or B) you have plans with some friends. Keeping with that assumption, we assume you've been preparing: Dinner reservations? Check. The perfect gift? Check. A few spritzes of your favorite fragrance? Check, check, and check. Now all you need is to pick the perfect hair-and-makeup combo and you're all set for the most romantic night of the year. Luckily, we've done the work for you and rounded up 11 insanely sexy, utterly romantic beauty looks for you to choose from.

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Brushed-Out Waves

You can never go wrong with touchable hair. Zendaya's bends have shape and volume, not to mention that lived-in sexiness.

High Bun, With Flyaways

How cute are those soft little fuzzies around Karlie Kloss's face? We thought so, too. Once your hair is up and off your face, tug down a few pieces right along the temples. And don't go extra with your makeup. Here, eyes rimmed in sooty black are just enough.[post_ads_2]

Soft Smoke

Unless you're Jennifer Lopez and wear smoky eyes eight days a week, turning out a mega look on a special night out can be a tad off-putting. Olivia Palermo strikes that balance with a cool smoky eye that still looks like her.

Thick Black Ribbon

We don't know why and we don't know how but we do know this: A thick black ribbon — wrapped headband-style like Elsa Hosk's, or tied at the end of a ponytail or braid — always feels adorably appealing but in that all-grown-up way.[post_ads_2]

Rosy Glow

Yara Shahidi's shiny rose cheeks and lips look lively and alluring, but not overly done-up. (No one wants to smooch shellacked lips, right?)

High Pony

Fashun folks call this Ashley Graham ponytail snatched. We call it an instant face lift and the very best way to show off your gorgeous face.[post_ads_2]

Allover Glow

In case you missed it — and we're sure you didn't — highlighter has been a huge beauty trend for the past two years. What we love about Jasmine Tooke's take is how she chose a warm bronzy tone and paired it with earthy lipstick and tons of lashes.

Burgundy Beauty

Red and pink are great and all, but may we suggest a burgundy upgrade this Valentine's Day? If you're not so sure, check out the warm wash of deep shadow around Deepika Padukone's eyes, paired perfectly with flush cheeks and nude pink lips.[post_ads_2]

Peach Lips

In the tube this tone might look like nothing at all, but it's more than meets the eye (just take it from Adriana Lima). Spread on your lips, this fleshy hue is a quick way to make your mouth look irresistibly plush and kissable.

Pewter Eyes

There's an elegant antiquey-ness to Ruth Negga's look and we're guessing it would look even more intoxicating when the lights are turned down low.[post_ads_2]

Violet Wings

The notion that brightly-colored makeup can't be sexy is immediately thrown out the window after taking one look at Washington's purple winged liner look. With tousled waves and rosy cheeks and lips, the vivid cat eye is total va-va-voom.

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