The Christmas season is the perfect excuse to add some sparkle to your makeup routine. Glitter, with its ability to capture and reflect light, is your best ally to create some unforgettable looks to go with the Christmas spirit. In this article we are going to guide you through some of the trends, techniques and essential products to dazzle like never before in this festive period.
Makeup with glitter: how to apply it step-by-step
- Preparing your skin: apply a light foundation and some bright primer. Correct any imperfections using some concealer.
- Eye makeup: use a neutral tone eyeshadow, apply some gold glitter on your eyelid and fade out to the edges. Complete the look with black eyeliner and thick eyelashes.
- Face: add a little highlighter with some sparkle on your cheekbones, and some pink or peach blusher.
- Lips: choose a nude or red lipstick with a touch of gloss to enhance them.
- Final touches: a slightly shiny makeup fixer will make sure your look lasts all night long.
Glitter makeup for eyes
- Complete eyelids with glitter: apply some glitter to all your eyelid for a striking, dazzling look. Golden, silver and champagne coloured tones are perfect for posher occasions, whereas brighter colours such as blue or pink are ideal for more creative events.
- Eyeliner with glitter: if you are looking for a more subtle touch, eyeliner with glitter is a very up-to-date choice. You can use a liquid eyeliner containing glitter, or apply a little loose glitter over a gel eyeliner.
- Details in the corner of your eyes: adding a little glitter to the corner of your eyes adds a strikingly subtle brightness to your look. This works well both with natural looks and more elaborate looks.
- Shiny cut crease: for a sophisticated look, draw out a marked cut crease using a matte shade in the arch and glitter on your eyelid. This will give more depth and glamour to your eyes.
- Glitter under the lower eyelashes: give a different twist to your makeup by applying a little glitter under your lower eyelashes, or as a reverse eyeliner.
Glitter makeup for the body
- Sparkling shoulders and collarbones: apply some glitter to those areas for an elegant, sensual touch. It is a great choice when wearing low-cut or strapless dresses.
- Sparkling back: design some patterns or apply glitter uniformly to your back for a spectacular look. This is an ideal touch for formal or theme events.
- Decorated arms and legs: apply some glitter to your arms or legs, whether in subtle lines or larger patterns, to add some dazzle to complement your outfit.
- Combined face and body details: add some glitter to your face and specific parts of your body like shoulders and hands for a cohesive, balanced look.
- Creative designs: use templates to form stars, hearts or other patterns with glitter.a.
