All About Glitter Makeup
Stylish makeup with glitter is a great way to add brightness to a familiar look. Products with shimmery particles can be used for photo shoots or parties, as well as for everyday makeup. The main thing is to know how to use glitter correctly, and not to make your image too bright.
Advantages and disadvantages
Glitter makeup has been popular for many years in a row. A bright make-up has many benefits.
- Availability... Now on sale there are both bright sparkles and light ones. Therefore, it is very easy to find the right product.
- Hypoallergenic... Modern cosmetics with glitter are suitable even for girls with sensitive skin and children. They can be used without fear of harming your skin.
- Versatility... Glitter makeup is suitable for women with any type of appearance. It looks beautiful on both young girls and older ladies.
- Ease of use... It is quite easy to learn how to use products with glitter. Also, remove them quickly.
The main disadvantage of glitter makeup is that most glitters are made from microplastics. This material is not biodegradable. Therefore, it causes great harm to nature. Because of this, such makeup products are not recommended to be used too often.
What are glitters?
Before making a make-up, you need to choose the right glitter for yourself. There are several varieties of these makeup products.
Crumbly
Small, multicolored sequins are usually sold in small jars. Many manufacturers are now engaged in their release. It is quite difficult to apply such glitter to the skin.In order for them to hold, they need to be secured on the correct basis. This loose glitter can be used in face and body makeup, as well as to create unusual hairstyles.
Large sequins and rhinestones are also used to create bright make-ups. They are most commonly used for festive makeup or performance looks.
In cosmetics
Cosmetics manufacturers produce many products with glitter. Each product has its own characteristics.
- Cream... Glitters with a creamy texture are very popular. They can be applied either with a brush or with your fingers. The main disadvantage of such funds is that they dry for a long time. After applying the sparkles, you need to sit for 8-10 minutes with your eyes closed, waiting for the product to dry completely. In this case, they will not collect in the folds of the eyelids. At the same time, the creamy glitter looks natural and beautiful on the face. Therefore, you should not refuse to use it.
- Liquid... Water-based products are only suitable for girls who already have experience in creating interesting makeup. It is quite difficult to work with them. If you make some mistake, the makeup will turn out to be sloppy.
- Pressed... Such products resemble ordinary shadows in their appearance. Pressed glitter is consumed slowly. The advantage is that such a product is easy to apply. Therefore, even novice makeup artists can use it.
In addition, small glitters are found in cosmetics such as eyeshadows, lip glosses and highlighters. Many women use such products on a daily basis.
What is glitter for and how to use it?
Glitter is used to create bright and unusual looks... Very often it is used to create bright New Year's makeup or images for photo shoots. You can apply colored glitter not only to your eyes, but also to your lips, cheeks, or even your neck. Such makeup allows you to emphasize the advantages of appearance and divert attention from the disadvantages. As a rule, glitter is applied to the skin prepared in advance.
As a base for such a product, you can use a base under the eyeshadow, a light concealer or a special tool for fixing glitter. You can buy a suitable product in most modern cosmetics stores.
The quality of the make-up largely depends on the way the product is applied. Loose glitter should be spread over the skin using a flat bristle brush. The instructions for using the creamy texture are also pretty simple.
It should be applied to the skin with light patting touches. Such simple makeup can be done even at home.
If excess glitter remains on the skin, it must be carefully removed. This can be done in several ways.
- Fan brush. You can easily remove excess glitter with it. To do this, you need to gently brush with a brush over the skin, brushing off the remnants of the product. High quality soft bristled brush does not scratch the skin.
- A brush for dyeing eyelashes. It must first be washed and dried. The brush can then be used to remove the glitter. This should be done with short, light movements.
- Scotch tape... Decorative tape is suitable for work. It needs to be glued on the part of the body where too much glitter has accumulated. The tape is fixed to the skin and then removed with a gentle movement. All colored glitter will be collected on the tape, while the skin remains clean. Do not use regular tape.
- With a cotton swab. It can be used to gradually remove glitter. Flickering particles must be carefully collected with a cotton swab while applying makeup.
To remove glitter makeup, micellar water or hydrophilic oil is commonly used. These products are great for removing even the most stubborn makeup. You need to remove the glitter make-up with gentle movements, without smearing the product on the skin.
Best Makeup Ideas
You can paint using glitter not only for the holidays, but also in everyday life.
Everyday
A minimal amount of products are used to create simple, everyday glitter makeup. This light daytime makeup suits many young girls. It is done very simply.
- First you need to even out the tone of the face, as well as carefully emphasize the eyebrows with a transparent gel. This will make the look more natural.
- Next, a transparent base must be applied to the skin.
- After that, you can start using sparkles. They are applied to the skin in a thin layer. The bulk of the glitter is fixed closer to the lash line.
This makeup looks beautiful with gray, white or gold glitter. To create a casual make-up, it is worth using a minimum amount of glitter.
Minimalistic
Black eyeliner, glitter and mascara are used to create original makeup. It is quite simple to make such a make-up with your own hands. Step-by-step instructions for creating such a make-up are as follows.
- First, you need to apply a base to your eyes. After a couple of minutes, the eyelashes should be emphasized with black mascara. It should be applied in one layer. After all, the main emphasis in this look is on the glitter.
- Next, you need to draw an arrow in front of your eyes. It can be either very small or wide. Double arrows look interesting.
- When the eyeliner layer is dry, apply a little glitter to the arrow. Choosing for makeup is a bright color of the product.
After completing the make-up, it is enough to simply comb and style the eyebrows with a transparent gel.
For photo shoots
The original dark makeup is perfect for themed photo shoots. The process of creating it consists of a number of steps.
- The first step is to carefully even out the tone of the faceas well as highlight the eyebrows with a transparent gel.
- After that, under the eyes you need apply a light base.
- The lower eyelid should be emphasized with black shadows.... Shade the line thoroughly with a brush.
- Further, the lower part of the eyelid should be emphasized with silver sparkles. It is worth applying them in a thin layer.
- Bright sparkles will help to complement the spectacular look. They must be glued with a transparent fixing agent.
- After using the product, you need to wait a couple of minutes. In this case, the girl will be confident that the sparkles will not crumble over time.
To complete the makeup, apply black mascara to the lashes. You need to dye not only the upper eyelashes, but also the lower ones. Light lipstick or lip gloss will complement the look.
For the evening
Classic makeup in beige and brown tones can also be complemented with glitter. Making a stylish evening make-up is not as difficult as it seems at first glance.
- The first step is to even out the skin tone, emphasize the eyebrow line... For this, use a dark brown pencil or special shadows.
- After that, you can start eye makeup. To begin with, light shadows are applied to the eyelid. After that, the outer corner of the eyelid is slightly darkened. The dark brown pigment is also applied over the movable eyelid.
- Having shaded the shadows, the eyes should be emphasized with a dark eyeliner.... The arrows are usually made wide and rather long.
- Apply golden glitter to the lower part of the eyelid. It must be carefully shaded.
- When the makeup is ready, the eyelashes need lightly underline with black ink.
A stylish make-up with graceful arrows can be complemented with beautiful curls or a high hairdo. The image will turn out to be interesting and memorable.
Festive
Most often, glitter is used to create festive makeup. There are several interesting make-up options that should be paid attention to for lovers of sequins. The first one, made with green eyeshadow, is perfect for a Christmas party or even a performance. This version of the make-up looks beautiful on girls with green or brown eyes. The step-by-step process of its creation is as follows.
- To begin with, the eyes must be carefully draw with a dark pencil or liner... The line should be thin and straight.
- After that, you need to make up your eyes. shadows of a suitable color... Dark blue or purple foods go well with green glitter.
- Further bright green sequins must be applied to the eyelids with a damp applicator or fingertip.
- Sequins needed spread over the skin with gentle movements... Do not smear the product over the eyelids. This will ruin the makeup.
- To make the make-up look brighter, you need to apply on the eyelid 2-3 layers of the product.
- After that, the eyelashes must be painted over with dark mascara. It should also be applied in 2-3 coats. In this case, the makeup will turn out to be brighter, and the look will be open.
For blondes with gray or gray-blue eyes, makeup with dark shadows, as well as golden and silver glitter is suitable. This make-up is also great for the holidays.
- You need to apply makeup on your eyes, having prepared the face in advance.
- The lower and upper eyelids should be underline with a dark pencil... It must be carefully shaded. You can also use black shadows instead of a pencil.
- Further, on the basis of the century, it is necessary to apply silver glitter. It needs to be gently shaded with a brush.
- To add brightness to the image will help golden sequins. They need to be applied to the inside of the eyelid. The glitter layer can be quite dense.
- Further, the cilia must be emphasized with a layer carcasses.
When finished with work, you need to remove excess glitter from the skin. Lips should be emphasized with light lipstick. It can be either matte or glossy. In order for the glitter makeup to always look beautiful, the girl needs to practice applying it in advance. In this case, the original make-up will always be neat and effective.
How to avoid particle shedding?
Having made a bright makeup with glitter, it is important to take care that the glitter does not crumble. There are several ways to solve this problem.
- Apply glitter over liquid eyeshadow. This should be done quickly, until the product is dry. In this case, the glitter will be securely fixed on the eyelids. This product application method is ideal for dry and pressed products.
- For attaching large sequins or rhinestones, eyelash glue is used. It is very important that the selected product is colorless. Otherwise, white traces of glue will be visible on the skin. It is rather difficult to remove them from the skin without ruining the makeup.
- For women who frequently wear glitter makeup, buy a good fixing spray. It is applied to the skin from a short distance. After using the product, you need to wait 2-3 minutes and only then finish the makeup. After using such a light spray, all the glitter will stay in place for a long time.
- If the glitter is fixed on the lips, the latter must first be moistened with a balm, and then covered with a base layer.... After that, you can use the glitter of the selected color. On this basis, the glitter will hold securely. Rhinestones on the lips are fixed in the same way as on the eyes.
When creating such an unusual make-up, you should also not use too much glitter. This will lead to the fact that they will still crumble.
Beautiful examples
You can make sure that bright makeup with multi-colored sparkles suits many girls by looking at ready-made examples of work.
Space make
To create this makeup, use blue, pink, red, blue or purple eyeshadows. Fashionable makeup can be either dark or almost transparent. Colored sequins in this case look like little stars. Glitter is usually applied to the entire surface of the eyelid. Part of the product is distributed under the eye. With such a spectacular makeup, you can go to any party.
Golden makeup
For girls with dark brown or green eyes, a make-up made using golden glitter and matching rhinestones is suitable. Such makeup looks unusual and makes the image more vivid.Spectacular makeup in yellow tones should not be complemented with dark lipstick. It is better to use a transparent sheen instead.
Classic look with glitters
This eye-catching makeup is perfect for dates and parties. The process of creating it takes a long time, but the result is worth it. Pink eyeshadow is used for eye makeup. Light glitter adds brightness to it. It is applied to the middle of the century. Long arrows and false eyelashes will help to make your look more expressive. For lip coloring, a muted gloss is used. Thanks to this, the makeup does not seem too bright. This look is ideal for a young girl with good natural qualities.
Do not be afraid to do bright makeup with glitter. If you use it carefully, such a make-up will favorably emphasize the benefits, make the image as memorable as possible.
In the next video, you will find instructions on how to create a neutral evening glitter eye makeup.