From a bold lip to a smoky eye, get sultry this Valentine’s Day with our Fifty Shades inspired beauty guide

THERE seems to be a new beauty trend to follow every single day, but what happened to just looking sexy?

When it comes to your make-up, it's time to up your game and embrace sultry greys for a hot statement look.

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So from lipstick to eyeshadows, this is how to add a shade of grey to your beauty regime.

Silver Fox

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Where eyes are concerned, it’s all about silk this season.

This seductive texture gives depth to your peepers and disguises any fine lines and wrinkles.

Apply Revlon Colorstay Crème Eye Shadow in Licorice, £7.99, all over, and , to inner and outer corners to make eyes really pop.

Add a touch of – based on a formula reportedly used by Cleopatra – to the middle of lids to give the shadow a soft, balm-like texture.

Finish with a few layers of Lancôme Hypnôse Custom-Wear Volume Mascara in Black, £24.50.

The Dark Night

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It’s time to go to the dark side and add super-shine to your charcoal-grey eyeshadow.

Apply  all over the upper lid and underneath your lower lashes, before lining your upper lashes with

Keep the lower waterline product free, as this can make the eyes look too small when using a heavy shade on top.

For a gloss finish, apply a dot of Clear, £15, in the middle of your eyelid, and inner and outer corners.

This will give the illusion that the whole eye is glossed without spreading your eyeshadow everywhere.

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Eyes wide shut

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Grey doesn’t have to be cold – opt for a brown hue with a grey undertone, such as Revlon Colorstay Crème Eye Shadow in Praline, £7.99.

This nutty shade warms up the skin and works perfectly with a bold red pout, such as

For a special occasion, this , will definitely ensure all eyes are on you!

Give it some lip

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This year, lipstick is having a reawakening.

Not just with new innovative formulas – hello matte liquid lippy – but with unusual shades taking the spotlight, too.

Beat the crowd and opt for a fashion-forward hue and matte finish with

Ditch the contouring as it will look too harsh against this grey shade, and instead contrast with fresh and illuminated skin.

Looking for some beautiful lingerie to go with your sexy Valentine's Day make-up? Check out these feminine underwear sets for some inspiration.