If there is one trend that has taken the entire beauty world by storm, then it has to be the glitter makeup trend. Glitter makeup is usually spotted on the eyes and lips, but there are some bold and experimental makeup artists who have even gone ahead and sported glitter on and around their eyebrows as well as on their ears (yes, we are talking about Aishwarya Rai at Cannes 2019).
But wearing glitter on the eyes is perhaps the easiest and most commonly spotted trend. Glitter eyeshadow has been huge on the runway, among celebrities and on Instagram. From subtle glitter makeup looks to the ones that go all out, we have seen it all. But we will admit that glitter makeup may not be for everyone. Those perfect filters on Instagram may make you believe that this makeup trend is easy, but trust us; if not done right; glitter eyeshadow can be quite difficult to pull off. From choosing the right colours and blending them to perfection to the precise placement of the glitter, achieving a stunning glitter eyeshadow look can prove to quite a task.
But fret not, as we have rounded up some super simple yet effective ways you can wear the glitter eyeshadow trend and look like an absolute diva. Bold dashes of shadow, minimalist liner, and one full-on sparkle party, we have done it all. Read on for some amazing glitter eyeshadow inspiration that will make you want to reach for your nearest glitter eyeshadow palette right away!
But how do you successfully wear glitter eyeshadow without looking like a high school disaster?
This is one question that may have crossed most of your minds at least once. Glitter eye makeup is meant to be imperfect, and that is the beauty of this eye makeup trend. You can dot just a few specs of your favourite silver glitter eyeshadow on the inner corner of your eyes, pat some golden shimmer on the middle of your lid, or go all out and line your upper and lower eyelid with glittery eyeliner, pick your jam. Here are some simple tips to help you ace this amazing trend...
- Stick to one glittery accent
- Find the right balance
- If bold is not your thing, stick to neutrals
- Apply glitter eyeshadow before everything else
- Golden glitter
- Glossy and glittery
- Glitter smokey eye
- Sparkly wings
- Glittery lower lash line
- How to remove glitter eye makeup easily
Stick to one glittery accent

Find the right balance

If bold is not your thing, stick to neutrals

Apply glitter eyeshadow before everything else

Golden glitter

Glossy and glittery

Glitter smokey eye

Sparkly wings

Glittery lower lash line

How to remove glitter eye makeup easily

Written by Urvi Dalal on 7th Jun 2019
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!