I saved these Amal Clooney makeup looks as inspiration for Valentine’s Day

“When I grow up, I want to be Amal” is a sentence I will, without a doubt, still say at 40, without a hint of irony and with complete conviction. Amal Clooney has for years held a permanent place on my mental list of women who embody everything I openly admire: intelligence, confidence, strength, and that rare combination of impeccable style and natural elegance. Add to that softly waved hair with volume that always looks perfectly “effortless,” and makeup that, whether bold or almost imperceptible, looks fantastic every single time.

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Although I usually enjoy experimenting with makeup inspired by people who share similar facial features and eye color to mine, when it comes to Amal, the rules simply do not apply. Even when she wears a bold lipstick, the entire look feels exceptionally harmonious and chic. There is no excessive contouring, no experimental colors, no heavy textures. With Amal, everything is focused on highlighting natural beauty, perfectly balanced tones, and a sense of sophistication that never goes out of style.

As my ultimate beauty inspiration, who is celebrating her 48th birthday today, Amal was the logical choice when I started gathering ideas for a romantic evening. That is why it is no coincidence that her makeup looks sit at the very top of my Valentine’s Day beauty inspiration list. On days when we want to look polished, feminine, and special, but not overdone, Amal’s beauty looks feel like the perfect reference.

From caramel and rosy lipsticks, through completely neutral looks, all the way to strongly emphasized eyes, inspiration truly does not fall short. And the fact that all of this is wrapped in a timeless beauty signature is just one more reason why Amal is always a great choice for inspiration.