How to do glitter makeup and not look vulgar

1. Do not overdo it

When doing shiny makeup, it is important not to lose your sense of proportion. Do not draw impressive arrows and paint your lips with too bright lipstick at the same time: this will make the image heavier. Limit yourself to a metallic effect lip liner, or just use a little glitter instead of a highlighter.

And if you plan on focusing on your eyes, use a semi-matte moisturizing balm instead of glittering lipstick. This look will look appropriate not only at a party, but at any time of the day.

What to buy

• Shining eyeshadow pigments from NYX, 1 190 rubles →
• Lipstick for lips with a metallic effect from Bell, 287 rubles →
• Glitter for face and body from NYX, 529 rubles →

2. Don't forget the base

Before applying glitter to your face, consider what you will use as a base. For example, cosmetic stores sell special glitter glue. But it is quite possible to replace it with any sticky base. It can be a clear lip gloss or petroleum jelly.

What to buy

• Primer for applying glitter from NYX, 770 rubles →
• Glitter glue from Revolution, 420 rubles →
• Transparent lip gloss from Nouba, 1,290 rubles →

3. Experiment with shiny arrows

Add a shining eyeliner over the regular black arrow. Your makeup will immediately change, just do not forget about an even complexion and neat eyebrows. The latter can be simply brushed and secured with gel.

What to buy

• Shining liquid eyeliner from Catrice, 331 rubles →
• Liquid eyeliner with glitter from Revolution, 489 rubles →
• Transparent gel for fixing eyebrows from Art-Visage, 116 rubles →

4. Focus on the center of the century

Use a small flat brush or just your fingertips to apply glitter directly to the center of your moving eyelid. This technique will be enough to immediately make the eyes more expressive and draw attention to them.

5. Always use fixing spray

Be sure to fix the result with a fixing spray, especially if you have used large glitter in your makeup. Otherwise, the sequins will be in the wrong place. It also makes it easier to remove them later.

What to buy

• Coconut makeup fixer spray from Novosvit, 132 rubles →
• Makeup fixer spray with a matte finish from NYX, 269 rubles →
• Moisturizing spray for fixing makeup from Make Up Factory, 1,051 rubles →

6. Pay attention to warm shades

Warm glitter shades, such as amber, ocher-gold, brownish, can help make shimmery makeup less bright and dramatic. Just remember that this kind of glitter goes well with cosmetics that are close in color.

What to buy

• Biodegradable golden glitter from Sleek MakeUP Glitterfest, 490 rubles →
• Liquid eyeshadow bronze shade from Luxvisage, 350 rubles →
• Spicy cinnamon lipstick from Maybelline New York, 280 rubles →

7. Moisturize your lips well

Before applying shiny lip makeup, moisturize them generously with balm beforehand. After a while, remove the remnants of the product with a napkin, put on lipstick and gently lay the glitter on top using pressing movements. It is not necessary to cover the lips with a generous layer, just a few touching is enough.

If the result is not quite perfect, excess glitter can be quickly removed with masking tape.

What to buy

• Lip balm from Lucas Papaw, 690 rubles →
• Organic lip balm from Badger Company, 165 rubles →
• Lip primer from Yves Rocher, 690 rubles →

8. Use lipstick with a sticky finish

If you use a matte finish, the sequins will not stick to it and will fall down. Therefore, give preference to more "tenacious" creamy or glossy textures. It is better if the colors of lipstick and glitter are complementary to each other or completely coincide.