'Seduce-me' beauty for Valentine's Day
Wear a swoonsome scent
A sexy scent need never be overpowering. Proof: This incredibly addictive, not overtly-feminine debut perfume from the Italian design house combines ethereal spices like ginger and pink peppercorn, eclectic raw woods, and a touch of black rose (not too sweet) mixed with incense to create a seductive skin statement. And who wouldn’t go dotty about this bottle?MARNI Eau De Parfum, from £48 (30ml); www.harrods.com
Forget overblown smoky, go for a gentler wash of colour on the lids – it too can be sultry. With this gorgeous palette, tagged with graffiti Artist Curtis Kulig’s iconic ‘Love Me’ logo, apply the shade inside the heart from the inner corner to the centre of the lid, then the shimmery beige from the centre to the outer corner, blending the beige shade into the inner corner. Line the upper lashline with the dark blue shadow, winging it out at the outer corners.
Frame your peepers
…And eliminate the negative with a touch of sunless tanning. ‘Valentine’s Day is the first excuse (in the year) to wear something special, so it feels good to reach for the LBD and expose skin,’ says tanning expert James Harknett. ‘Keep the neck and décolleté firm and smooth so any self tan glides over the skin effortlessly. This gentle formula adds a natural glow and is a must for Valentine’s Day.’
From Aphrodite to Rapunzel, lustrous locks have always fascinated women (and men for that matter). Run this pretty lip-imprinted brush through your hair to smooth, shape and polish it to perfection. Tip: Brushes like this one with long widely spaced plastic (not natural) bristles are smoother, blunter and kinder to the hair.
It’s Valentine's so why not get your nails in the mood with these two pretty polishes in classic pink and red. ‘I love pink and red worn together,’ says Bobbi – ‘it’s a very modern mix (and perfect for Valentine’s Day).’
Want that candle-lit skin moment? This light reflecting setting powder optimises light reflection on the skin and allow skin to ‘shine through’ makeup. ‘Powder is essential for setting your makeup and keeping it looking its best all day,’ explains Jane Richardson, NARS, International Lead Stylist. ‘Apply from the puff, first to your hand and then to your face (to avoid delivering too much powder) and ‘rock and roll’ it into the skin (use this action for both pressed and loose). Remember to buff off excess with a powder brush.’
This lacquer is easy to apply and doesn’t leave a sticky mouth that’s dripping in colour (a big turn off). ‘Add drama and fun to your look by adding a bright pop of colour to your lips,’ says Rimmel London’s Official Make-Up Artist, Kirstin Piggott. This bright red ‘Big Bang’ shade will ensure Valentines’ goes off with one.
Not achieved by any old gloss, mind you. This is soothing lipbalm with colour. For the sixth year running, Clinique has teamed up with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity to raise money to fund research into the causes and treatments of childhood cancer. This set features six of Clinique’s iconic Superbalm Moisturizing Glosses with an ultra-flattering sheen and nourishing, antioxidant formula. In February, £12 will be donated to the Kiss it Better Appeal with every purchase.
‘Sexy hair is vibrant, soft and ultra-shiny,’ says Michael Shaun Corby, Global Creative Director for Alterna Haircare. Water-activated micro-beads in this masque release a highly concentrated dose of strand-building proteins so, says Corby: ‘transforms hair instantly by repairing each strand from the inside out, giving you gorgeous locks that command attention! Use weekly after cleansing and leave on for three minutes for super-sexy, radiant hair.’ 
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