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Glitter makeup has been on the rise over the past few years and thanks to Taylor Swift stepping out with glitter freckles at a Chiefs game in October, the trend has never been bigger. Glitter is playful, festive, and can be as subtle or over the top as you want. Go big with shimmering eye gems all over your lids or keep it more subdued with a sparkly winged liner. Glitter is really all about placement and we’re giving you plenty of inspiration in this post. Ready to make the whole place shimmer? Here are 8 trending glitter makeup trends to try.
1. Glitter Tears
Glitter tears originated in Korea, where young people started placing glitter under the eyes for a more youthful, innocent look (called the “aegyo sal”). It has since hit the big screens as well as runways and red carpets, and is perfect for a special occasion look. Glitter tears are also super simple to achieve. Take a liquid eyeliner such as the Urban Decay Moondust Liquid Glitter Eyeliner and gently brush it onto your bottom lashes, softly dragging it downward. You can also tap loose glitter on top if you want a more dramatic look.
2. Shimmering Lids
We absolutely adore this glitter eyeshadow look. It’s not too in your face, but still offers a perfect dose of shimmer and vibrant colour for a Euphoria-esque vibe. To get shimmering purple lids, use a metallic eyeshadow like one from the ColourPop Lilac You A Lot Shadow Palette and top it with the Stila Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow. Pair it with a glossy lip for a glistening all over look.See AlsoGlitter Eyeshadow Palettes | Ulta BeautyGlitter Eyeshadow | Ulta BeautyI Get Hella Compliments Every Time I Wear This Glitter EyeshadowThese Glitter Eyeshadows Are So Extra in the Best Way
3. Eye Gems
Adding eye gems to your makeup look is festive, fun, and will make your eyes pop. You can easily create the look with a pack of self-adhesive face gems and you can use as many as you’d like to accessorize your look. You can also add some holographic face glitter underneath for added sparkle. You can opt to keep the rest of your eye makeup more neutral or you can use a glitter eyeshadow underneath the gems for a more ethereal vibe. We love the different shapes and colours used in this look!
4. Glitter Freckles
Freckles have been having a moment over the past few years, and thanks to Taylor Swift, glitter freckles are the newest way to take on this trend. They’re absolutely gorgeous and perfect for a party or night out. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to achieve with the Fazit Glitter Speckle Patches. Apply them as you would a tattoo, placing the sticky side on your face, wherever you want the freckles to appear. Then dab the patch with a wet towel for 60 seconds. After that you can peel off the patch revealing the golden speckles.
5. Glitter Lips
Glitter lips are another fun way to pull off the sparkly trend. Rather than using loose glitter that can feel chunky and fall off your lips, opt for a shimmery lip gloss like the Revolution Shimmer Bomb Lip Gloss or a glitter lipstick such as the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick. Both of these will give you a subtle shimmer that’s perfect for girls night out. Wear them on their own or layer them together for a gorgeous, glittery pout.
6. Sparkly Winged Eyeliner
You don’t have to put glitter all over your eyes to make a statement- adding a sparkly winged liner can have just as big of an impact. The easiest way to get the look is to use a liquid eyeliner that already has glitter in it. Urban Decay’s Moondust Liquid Eyeliner adds sparkle and shimmer to your eyes, and thanks to the buildable formula, you can make the liner as glittery as you’d like. Simply apply it as you would a regular liquid liner and watch the look come to life.
7. Gold Shimmer Lids
Gold is always a good idea, especially when it comes to glimmering makeup looks. It’s perfect for the holidays or a special occasion. Use a brown shadow palette to create a smokey eye then top it with a gold shimmer such as the Urban Decay Longwear Shadow in ‘Overdraft’. Finish the look with a winged liquid liner to pull everything together.
8. Rhinestone Eyes
We love the strategic placement of these eye rhinestones. It helps lift her eyes and adds a touch of glitz and glamour to her bronzed look. You’ll need face jewels to replicate this look and you can follow her exact placement, under the eyes and above and below the brows. It looks amazing with her bronzey brown shadow and glossy neutral lip, but if you really want your eyes to pop, try this look with vibrant, colour shadows like purple, blue, or pink.
If you’re ready to hop on the glitter makeup trend, try these 8 looks to make a sparkly statement.
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Kate is a freelance writer with a background in fashion, beauty and wellness. When she’s not trying out new recipes, taking a hot yoga class, or curled up with a good book, you can find her blogging about lifestyle tips and entrepreneurialism at Layered Indulgence.
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