This Valentine’s Day, make sure you have ticked all the boxes and have your beauty prep items ready. We have scoured the beauty market to find the ultimate Valentine’s Day prep guide. The following beauty finds will make sure your date night gets off to a flawless start.

1.Opv Beauty Rainbow Splash Palette, £29, opvbeauty.com

There’s nothing like a pop of colour to transform your look and boost your mood. For the most beautiful, seductive eyes, check out the Rainbow Splash Palette by OPV Beauty. Taking gorgeousness to the next level, the incredible hues combined are designed to demand attention.

No matter what shade you desire, you will find the perfect shadow for you. The palette includes 20 highly pigmented, unique colours, ideal for creating your signature look. Discover 11 x high pigment matte, 8 x iridescent shimmer, and 1 x statement metallic. Grab your palette today, and start having fun experimenting with the rainbow colours, in time for the ultimate Valentine’s Day look. We tried and fell head-over-heels in love with the Chimera shadow.

2.OPV Beauty Loose Pigment, £8.50, opvbeauty.com

For wow-factor eyes, the OPV Beauty Loose Pigment is certain to impress. The geniuses at OPV Beauty have formulated 26 intensely saturated colour shades guaranteed to keep your love of makeup alive. Their super-rich concentration enables a seamless application experience. Why not mix them with OPV Mixing Drops for perfect cut creases and a transfixing liner look? These dreamy shades will keep your crush’s attention all night long. Oh yes, did we mention they are also vegan and cruelty free?

3.The Hair Boss Colour Enhancing Gloss in Golden Balayage, £14.99, www.superdrug.com.

This Valentine’s Day, gift yourself the perfect pre-date hair prep. For conjuring up an enviable rich, glossy shine (without paying top dollars at the salon), we recommend The Hair Boss Colour Enhancing Gloss. The Golden Balayage gloss complements beachy blondes with a luscious shine of golden balayage. Better yet, you can continue enjoying enviable stares for up to 6 weeks! Worth. Every. Penny.

4.Mylee MyGel in Orange Crush (LED/UV Curable), £6.75 (Was £7.50), www.mylee.co.uk

This sensational gel polish in tantalizing orange crush, complete with subtle Valentine’s red undertones, makes this the must-have nail look for your Valentine’s date. The seductive UV-cured gel colour works best with Mylee base and top coats.

5.Freshly Cosmetics Phoenix Aura Well-Ageing Serum, (£29.25, Was £39), www.freshlycosmetics.com

When it comes to worthy rejuvenating skincare we want to read the words, ‘natural, science, and effective,’ before we can consider it. Behold, friends, because internationally loved brand, Freshly Cosmetics has gone and impressed us again. All those skin concerns you are wondering about – we can tell you; this serum addresses them all. Dark spots, elasticity, fine lines, you name it, this incredible vegan serum has got each one in its sights.

Moreover, it is the go-to pre-date skin prep. The formula is proven to plump skin within 30 minutes of application. Offering a myriad of skin-appreciating benefits both short and long-term, Freshly’s Phoenix Aura is every bit as good as its name suggests.

6. St. Moriz New Advanced Miracle Glow Face Serum, £12.99, www.stmoriz.co.uk

Let’s be honest, a pre-date beauty prep just isn’t right without the golden glow step, right? Award-winning brand, St Moriz has launched a multitasking serum that sees to your skincare needs, as well as nailing the perfect glow.

This serum delivers a natural, radiant, and sun-kissed tan, whilst simultaneously supplying your skin with key anti-aging ingredients. Buzz word components such as scientifically proven hyaluronic acid and Q10 make this a luminosity worth your attention.

Make sure you apply the serum, plenty of time before your date (the glow requires up to 8 hours to develop). If you want a deeper tan, simply reapply daily.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Feel the Love.