Extreme Valentine’s Day Makeup Looks

Cupid, pretty red hearts, candy and cards filled with love have shaped our concept of Valentine’s Day. While advertising paints a pretty picture, in reality, the holiday evokes a roller coaster of emotions. True love bliss to sadness over feelings that fizzled. Gratitude for family and friendships to anger toward exes. The heartfelt holiday isn’t necessarily unicorns and rainbows for everyone. And we are loving how artists are expressing a full range of feelings and thoughts on the holiday through their craft. Whether it’s being shot through the heart, bringing to life a favorite Valentine treat or simply getting into the spirit with shades of reds and pinks, we are inspired by so many artists’ willingness to wear their hearts on their sleeves. Here are a few of our favorite Instagram Valentine’s Day inspired body paint, special effects and beauty looks created with popular Mehron products.

@makeupbyfee using Paradise Makeup AQ in Beach Berry, Red, Black and White; Paradise Glitter in White; Highlight Pro in Cool; Precious Gem Powder in Opal and Garnet; Liquid Latex; Modeling Wax; and Stage Blood

@kevinxalejandro using Paradise Makeup AQ

@beautybits_bykate using Liquid Latex, Coagulated Blood Gel, Stage Blood and Paradise Makeup AQ in Black

@let.the.beauty.out using Paradise Makeup AQ in Red, Pink, Light Pink, White, Yellows, Black and Browns

@civrie using Paradise Makeup AQ

@lostcart using Clown White