7 holographic beauty products worth trying

shu uemura prism luminizer in gold is a top pick if you’re after something that can increase luminosity all over your face. What we love about this product is how the powder is so finely milled it just melts into skin. Each speck of powder is actually a teeny tiny fleck of holographic shimmer that shifts from peach to gold, and this luminiser can be  lightly dusted for a subtle glow or applied with a heavy hand to really bring your complexion to life.

Our obsession with holographic makeup continues with MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ in Pinklite, which is a see-through water-like formula that’s loaded with tiny spheres of iridescent flecks of pink and purple glitter. What we love about this product is how it’s multipurpose; you can spray it on top of your foundation to boost its longevity and give your complexion an all-over radiance, or you can make your highlighter application pop even more by wetting your brush with Pinklite first.

Take your strobing to the next level with Kat Von D Metal Crush Highlighting Palette, a gorgeous trio of magenta, gold and peach shades that are absolutely jam-packed with lustrous particles. Use a fan brush to buff one of the colours onto your cheekbones (the flat design of the brush allows you to apply the highlighter more precisely), or a small eyeshadow brush all over your eyelids to brighten up your peepers.   

Give your smackers a three-dimensional treatment with a holographic lipstick, such as Dior Addict Lip Glow in Holo Purple. These lipsticks are ideal for those that prefer a low-maintenance colour as they offer just a hint of colour but lots of shine, rather than a punchy opaque finish.  The iridescent nature of Holo Purple, which contains pink to purple flecks, can also visually make your smackers look bigger and juicier, and who wouldn’t want that?!

Pearlescent and shimmery, the Mecca Max Interstellar Eyeshadow in Moon Shine is a creamy long-wearing eyeshadow that shows off white and blue illuminating particles. Apply the product with a fine brush along your lash line if you’re looking to only dip your toes into the holographic makeup trend, or pat it all over your eyelids to make a statement.

The easiest way to achieve mermaid-inspired hair is with a holographic hair foam such as IGK Holographic Hair Foam in Meteor, which features tones of blue and purple. The beauty about using a mousse over fine glitter in your hair is that a mousse has longevity and won’t fall out halfway through the day. If you’re wanting to apply it to small sections, sweep the mousse onto dry hair with a flat brush (a clean foundation brush does the trick), or apply it with your fingers all over if you’re wanting to coat all of your hair at once.

Even your digits can get in on the holographic fun with Kester Black Nail Polish in Comet, a clear-looking nail varnish that’s actually packed with particles of shimmer in tones of green, purple, orange and blue. Use the brush included to paint a light layer of glitter onto bare nails, or load up the edge of a wedge sponge with the glittering formula and dab it onto coloured nails for a more exaggerated effect.

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What’s your opinion on the holographic beauty trend? Is it something you’ll try? Let us know in the comments below.

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