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Glitter makeup looks that will convince you to try this trend today

Sparkle is no longer reserved for the festive (or festival) season

By Chelsea Tromans

Beauty Crew Contributing Editor / December 15 2022

If 'instant impact' is your goal, nothing will help you nail your brief quicker than glitter. Perfect for festivals, festive season or whenever you just want to look fabulous, glitter makeup has the ability to instantly light up the face, make a statement and breathe new life into your same-old everyday makeup look.

And, here’s the thing you need to know about glitter makeup: you don’t have to go all in every time. In fact, undone and understated glitter makeup looks are just as fabulous as statement ones. The other great thing about glitter makeup is that perfection is *not* the name of the game. Messy is almost the goal.

So, if you're down to get into the sparkle game, here are several celeb-approved ways to wear glitter makeup...

Silver tinsel eyeshadow

Dua Lipa embraced the festive spirit and decorated her lids with a silver tinsel shade of eyeshadow for the Jingle Ball in New York.

Get the look: NATASHA DENONA Xenon Eyeshadow Palette Mini

Image credit: @samanthalmua

Graphic glitter wing

Want to spice up your winged liner? Draw it in a graphic 'flame' shape and fill it with a glitter gradient. We're loving

Image via: @missjobaker

Graphic glitter corners

Glitz up your whole look with minimal effort by swiping some sparkle onto inner corners. Jodie Turner-Smith's glam-to-grunge gradient cat-eye is everything!

Image via: @allanface

Under-eye accents

Lucy Boynton is the queen of bold yet beautiful eye makeup looks. By focusing her glitter application under the eyes (a great way to brighten up dark circles!) then pairing it with extra long lashes on the top only, she’s created a striking balance.

Image via: Getty Images

Glitter lips

Why restrict the sparkle to just eyes? Lips are fair glitter game too! Follow Camila Cabello's lead by adding metallic glitter over black lipstick, or simply match your glitter shade to your favourite statement lippy shade.

Image via: @patrickta

Glitter sun beams

Glitter shadow up top not enough for you? Double down by adding sparkle-laden 'sunshine' beams below the eye. It's giving 'Met Gala makeup' in the chicest way possible.

Image via: @allanface

Glittery under-eyes

BLACKPINK’s Rosé got creative with gold flakes of glitter that were placed under her eyes for an unexpected and whimsical makeup moment.

Image via: @roses_are_rosie

Chunky layered glitter

Lili Reinhart’s chunky layered glitter look is the key to statement sparkle that doesn't require any blending. She's got the right idea with keeping the rest of her makeup rosy and understated, too.

Image via: @lilireinhart

Stardust eyes

If you want to soften a matte base, copy Margot Robbie and add a sweep of glitter across bare eyes to give your look a luminous touch that’s not too OTT.

Image via: Getty Images

Image credits: Getty

If you’re after eco-friendly glitter options, check out these biodegradable glitters.

Chelsea Tromans

Chelsea is BEAUTYcrew’s Contributing Editor. She has a sweet spot for anything that claims to make skin glow and won’t leave the house without a slick of mascara. Chelsea has 10 years of experience as a beauty editor and her words can be found on BEAUTYcrew, Women’s Health, Daily Addict, The Joye and Primped.