16 Valentine's Day Eye Looks That Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat

Valentine's Day hits a little different this year. But even if you don't have any extravagant plans beyond eating chocolate at home, February 14th is still the perfect day to try out a new eye makeup look. Who doesn't want to play with shimmer or a red, pink, and purple color palette? If anything, getting dressed and glammed will lift your spirits—and we could all use that.

If you still don't believe us, just scroll down and try not to fall in love with these gorgeous Valentine's Day eye makeup ideas. We rounded up 17 easy celeb-inspired eye ideas to take your V-Day makeup to the next level.

This color palette is classic for a reason. Match a smoky eye with a nude lip and you can’t go wrong.

Try: Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette, $48, sephora.com. SHOP

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Purple eyeshadow makes a killer cat-eye even more fun and romantic. Pair it with red blush and matching lipstick for the ultimate colorful V-day look.

Try: MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow in #Humblebrag, $18, maccosmetics.com. SHOP

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Pink and red not your thing? No problem. Try a little gold shimmer on the eyes to get an iridescent yet subtle glow.

Try: Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eye Shadow in Glitter Finish, $29, sephora.com. SHOP

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This bright, sky-blue graphic liner is the non-traditional Valentine’s Day makeup look we can't wait to try this year.

Try: Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner in Shimmer Finish, $26, sephora.com. SHOP

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Pink shadow isn't for everyone, but lavender is. Sweep it all over the lid and extend it out below the waterline and below the brow. Match it with a glossy berry lip for a gorgeous look.

Try: L'Oreal Paris Brilliant Eyes Shimmer Liquid Eye Shadow Makeup in Amethyst Quartz, $12, lorealparisusa.com. SHOP

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Go monochromatic with a deep oxblood lip and matching shadow. It's moody but still romantic.

Try: Patrick Ta Beauty Major Beauty Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick in She Must Be New, $32, patrickta.com. SHOP

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As Nina Dobrev proves with her stained raspberry eyeshadow and lips, there’s nothing wrong with doubling up on one gorgeous shade.

Try: Make Up For Ever Artist Color Eye Shadow in M-847, $17, sephora.com. SHOP

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Your date won’t be able to look away from this one, courtesy of makeup artist Hung Vanngo. Vanngo combined lines of coral eyeliner, black eyeliner, and ultra-shimmery shadow for an artistic effect on Lily Aldridge.

Try: NARS High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner in Broadway, $24, nordstrom.com. SHOP

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Light brown shadow like Naomi Scott’s isn’t just on-trend right now, it also flatters every skin tone it touches.

Try: MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Soft Brown, $17, ulta.com SHOP

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Pink for Valentine's Day is hardly groundbreaking. But if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Reach for a pretty pink metallic shade for some shimmer.

Try: Urban Decay Naked Cherry Eyeshadow Palette, $49, urbandecay.com. SHOP

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A deep wine liner color is so striking on its own that you just need to trace your upper lid with it and you're done. Layer on some black mascara to define your eyes if you want something more dramatic.

Try: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Alkaline, $21, ulta.com. SHOP

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When in doubt, reach for your trusty black eyeliner (or a thin liner brush) and create a winged, negative-space liner look.

Try: Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Noir Intense, $33, nordstrom.com. SHOP

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Can't decide on a shadow color? Only use one: gold traced all around the lid, with a touch of golden highlighter at the inner corner of the eye, is a monochromatic look we can get behind.

Try: Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in The Vintage Vamp, $53, sephora.com. SHOP

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You don't need loud colors to make a statement. If bright and bold colors aren't your thing, reach for muted nudes blended with rose-pink eye shadows for a sultry look.

Try: Marc Jacobs Beauty Eye-Conic Multi-Finish Eyeshadow Palette in Glambition, $49, sephora.com. SHOP

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Pastels look pretty on everyone—even those of us who prefer a palette of nude and black. A shimmery pink shadow traced across the lid looks cool—not cutesy—when paired with a lip color and blush in a similar shade.

Try: Clinique All About Shadow Shimmer Eyeshadow in Bubble Bath, $18, nordstrom.com. SHOP

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No need to mix a bunch of different shades or color schemes when you've already got the perfect color. We're loving this unusual burnt orange shade to bring some warmth to your face — even when it feels like zero degrees outside.

Try: Dior 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette in Inflame, $62, dior.com. SHOP

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