Glitter eyeshadow is the makeup beast every fashionista needs to conquer. Sparkly eye makeup can vary in intensity and be considered a perfectly flexible way to show off your love of glitter and glam. You do not have to have the past life of the last unicorn to pull this off, just a steady hand and few tutorials and recommendations that we are happy to provide.
Below are a few of our favorite glitter eyeshadows to create the sparkling look you really want. We included several different kinds, even an amazing eye palette.
1. Stila Glitter and Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Gold Goddess
Stila’s Gold Goddess glitter liquid eyeshadow shines brilliantly thanks to the water infused textured sparkle. The glitter and pearl combination glides onto the skin, adhering smoothing and minimizing fallout for extended wear. You can get yours at Sephora.
2. Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Full Metal Shadow in Onde Sable
One of the best glitter eyeshadows, this one is a soft creamy color that packs a stunning amount of sparkle in each swipe of the blendable formula. The Onde Sable is a neutral shade that is blendable, buildable and can even be used as a sparkling liner. Pick one up for yourself at Net-a-Porter.
3. Lime Crime Diamond Dew Liquid Eyeshadow in Rose Goals
Lime Crime’s sparkly liquid eyeshadows are brilliantly shiny and metallic with a smooth applicator. Rose Goals is a stunning pigmented color that is beneficial for all skin tones. These are only available online at Ulta Beauty.
4. MAC Pigment in Kitschmas
MAC Pigment is always highly concentrated but loose enough to go from being a way of sparkling, glittering color to an intense, prismatic, light-reflecting application. You can apply it with a wet or dry brush, and it will last for hours without diminishing. It uses special ingredients to help it adhere to skin but is easy to blend as needed. Pick one up for yourself at Nordstrom.
5. Too Faced Pure Gold Ultra Fine Face & Body Glitter
Too Faced’s ultra-fine loose glitter can be worn on the eyes, face or lips and is infused with real gold. The formula is buildable to allow for use as a highlight or a high-impact, eye-catching sparkle wherever you place it. You can get one for yourself from Sephora.
6. Revlon PhotoReady Eye Art in Topaz Twinkle
This glitter eyeshadow is meant for a lid, line and lash, and is a dual-ended set. On one end is a deeply pigmented cream eyeshadow, and on the other stunning, bright sparkles. The applicator for the cream shadow allows for smooth application, while the sparkling end has a slim brush applicator to allow the glitter to be added as a liner, on the tips of the lashes or on the lid. Pick up a dual-ended glitter eye makeup set for yourself at Amazon!
7. Make Up For Ever Glitter Finish Eyeshadow in Celestial Earth
Make Up For Ever’s glitter eyeshadows are incredibly pigmented, offering amazing color with more than a hint of sparkle to accentuate each shade. Celestial Earth is a stunning copper brown that shimmers from every angle. You can purchase yours at Sephora.
8. Bobbi Brown Sparkle Eyeshadow in Silver Lilac
Bobbi Brown’s Silver Lilac sparkly eyeshadow is one of the best glitter eyeshadows thanks to its versatility and clear shadow base. It can easily be added over another eyeshadow to give a bit of sparkle to the look. The prismatic shimmer is due to flat shaped pearl in the shadow. The soft look is ideal to keep the glitter from being overpowering. It’s available through Nordstrom.
9. Make Up For Ever Glitters in Midnight Glow Gun Metal
Make Up For Ever has a versatile face and body glitter that appears to shimmer and glow in even the lowest of light. Application only requires patting the glitter onto the skin with a wet brush, and it lasts a long time. The glitter is lightweight and can even be mixed into lip gloss. You can order yours right from Sephora.
10. Burberry Beauty Shimmer Dust in Gold Glitter
Burberry’s Shimmer Dust is a loose glitter shadow inspired by sequins. This glitter can be worn on the body or on the eyes if carefully applied and held in place. The gold shines brilliantly, just like sequins, and the loose glitter comes in a small Burberry branded pot that you can purchase at Net-a-Porter.
11. Urban Decay Liquid Moondust Eyeshadow in Zap
Urban Decay’s glitter eyeshadow can be swiped on smoothly thanks to the creamy liquid glitter formula. The formula is designed to dry and stay put within 30 seconds, so you have that window of time to blend as needed once you apply it. You can get it from Nordstrom.
12. Too Faced Glitter Bomb Prismatic Glitter Eyeshadow Palette
Too Faced’s Glitter Bomb eyeshadow collection is the glitter eyeshadow palette you want for all the occasions where you want to dazzle and sparkle. The palette has 8 different mega sparkling eyeshadow shades, a brightening base and an intensifying base. Get your palette at Too Faced!
13. MAC Le Disko Dazzleshadow Eyeshadow in She Sparkles
MAC’s Le Disko Dazzleshadow sparkly eyeshadows are textured to feel like the perfect combination of cream and powder. The glittering eyeshadow goes on smooth, and the color is buildable. The formula works best over a primer, but still looks dazzling when blended onto lids alone or with a brush. Get yours at Nordstrom!
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