Whether you’re planning a Valentines date night going for a meal or staying in with a takeaway, whether you’re celebrating with your other half or with the girls for a galantines. At Carme Home we have got your back and we’re here to make sure you effortlessly achieve the perfect look every time, read below to discover how to get the perfect lighting.

Lighting Guide For That Perfect Valentines Makeup

We all know that the right lighting is key in elevating your makeup game, whether you’re going for no makeup makeup or full glam good lighting is essential to achieve the perfect date night look. Bright even lighting is ideal for applying makeup and getting ready for date night. Ensure your lighting is consistent and even to avoid any shadow or mismatched colours. Our dressing tables and mirrors feature LED and Hollywood lights and have everything you need to get that perfect date night look.

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Hollywood or LED?

LED lights have a modern, streamlined, and integrated look allowing for more design flexibility and for us to create those chic products that are so well loved.

Hollywood lights give the ultimate glam look and are the perfect addition to get ideal lighting for your makeup look. Known for their iconic appearance with a globe shape they have a distinctive and stand out aesthetic. All our Hollywood bulb products are LED, giving the glam aesthetic with the benefits of LED.

Benefits

There are many reasons you should choose LED lighting! Firstly and most importantly for the perfect Valentines date night glam LED provides a bright, flattering and even illumination. Other benefits include a long life span, energy efficient, highly durable and they also reach full brightness without any warm up time. There are also other options such as different colour light settings and dimmable lights which are key to achieving that perfect makeup.

Cool Light Colour Setting

Cool colour temperature lights are all about clarity and precision. They provide a bright and refreshing illumination that lets you see your skin tone, makeup colours, and textures exactly as they are.

The cool light setting is great for revealing any blemishes, discolorations, or imperfections on your skin. So, when you need a clear view, especially for tasks like eyebrow plucking or tinting, the cool light setting is the recommended choice for that date night beauty prep. It’s all about giving you the perfect visibility for your beauty routine!

Daylight Colour Setting

Daylight bulbs are like your makeup’s best friend. They give off a bright and vibrant white light that’s as close to natural daylight as it gets. This means your makeup will look just right no matter where you go, whether it’s outdoors, indoors, or even under those not-so-friendly fluorescent lights.

Daylight bulbs show your makeup’s true colours. With daylight bulbs, you’ll see your skin tone, makeup shades, and textures exactly as they are. So, when you’re applying foundation or blending eyeshadow, you’ll get it spot on every time. Eliminating any shadows that can make makeup application a bit tricky and providing a bright even look. With daylight bulbs, you’ll have an even and balanced lighting setup that makes it super easy to achieve your perfect look!

Warm Light Colour Setting

Warm light sets a welcoming and relaxed ambiance, making it perfect for places where comfort is key, perfect for the night-time skin care routine. The soft, warm hues from these lights can work wonders for your complexion, adding a natural warmth and radiance to your skin that’s simply stunning. And let’s not forget about those selfies – warm light is your best friend for achieving that effortlessly flattering look!

If you’re looking to style your hair for your Valentines look, warm light is your go-to choice. It casts a softer glow, which is just right for hairstyling, offering a gentler illumination that’s perfect for creating that perfect look.