If there is one trend that has taken the entire beauty world by storm, then it has to be the glitter eye makeup trend. 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 eye makeup looks to the ones that go all out, all these sparkly ideas are definitely worth trying! Read on and discover how to nail glitter eye makeup looks.
Glamorous Glitter Eye Makeup Looks to Try: The Basics
We have rounded up some super simple yet stunning 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! Here are the glitter eye makeup images to get inspired, as well as some simple tips to help you ace the amazing glitter trend...
Glamorous Glitter Eye Makeup Looks to Try

1. Pops of Glitter
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 gold or 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.

Tips on How to Create the Look
To try this gold glitter eye makeup tutorial, we suggest you using the Lakmé Absolute Spotlight Eyeshadow Palette - Smokin Glam, that is perfect for special occasions and everyday makeup. Prime your eyelids, then choose a shimmery shade and apply with your fingers or a brush. For brighter sparkle, try a wet application method.

2. Simple Glitter Eyeshadow Look
Do you want to try an effortless shimmering eye look? Swiping on some colourful, silver or gold glitter eyeshadow all over your lid is a simple and great way to take your makeup from day to night.

Tips on How to Create the Look
For beginners, we recommend to start with gold glitter eye makeup eyeshadows, like Lakmé 9to5 Eye Color Quartet Eye Shadow - Desert Rose with four radiant shades. Finish this look with black eyeliner, some kajal and oodles of mascara.

3. Crease Glitter Eye Makeup Look
Why not adding a thin glitter line along your eye crease to your classic black wing? This silver glitter eye makeup may require advanced makeup application skills, but look how gorgeous the result is.
Tips on How to Create the Look
How to create the black and silver glitter eye makeup tutorial? Prime your eyelids, draw a long dramatic wing on your upper eyelid, and outline the inner eye corner. Outline your crease with a sparkly liner and finish with a double wing. Add brown and shiny eyeshadows to your lowed eyelid.

4. Glossy and glittery
If you want to take your glitter eyeshadow game a few levels higher, then you should mix different textures. This red and silver glitter eye makeup is a simple yet trendy way to change your makeup look. You’ll need red and silver shiny eyeshadows, loose glitter eye makeup, eye makeup glitter glue, and your patience.
Tips on How to Create the Look
For a daring look, add red glitter eye makeup shadows to your upper and lower lids, create a cat eye shape, then carefully apply a silver glitter from the centre of your lid to the eye corner. After all, fix the loose glitter with your best glitter glue for eye makeup.

5. Glitter smokey eye
If you are someone who likes experimenting with makeup, then this smokey blue glitter eye makeup look is something you have to try. This look will break the monotony of the usual smokey eye by giving it a fun, glittery twist.

Tips on How to Create the Look
To nail the glitter smokey eye makeup, pick a deep blue glitter eyeshadow colour, or any colour of your choice. Apply it on your upper and lower eyelid, then carefully blend, creating a cat eye shape. Don’t forget the Lakmé Eyeconic Curling Mascara with smart curl brush to achieve a dramatic look. If you want to play safe, try gold glitter smokey eye makeup, or stick to black glitter smokey eye makeup tutorial.

6. Sparkly wings
Cat eye is a classic eyeliner style that all of us wear to add some drama to our look. Go a step further and take your cat eyeliner look a few notches higher by giving it a sparkly glitter pink eye makeup twist.
Tips on How to Create the Look
Apply creamy pink eyeshadows on your upper and lower lids, carefully blend. Use your favourite pink glitter eye makeup eyeshadow on a wet eyeliner brush and line your upper lids, flicking it outwards at the ends. Add a touch of mascara, and you’re ready.

7. Glittery lower lash line
Looking for a simple way to brighten and accentuate your eyes? If a glittery cat eye is too mainstream for you and you want to do something different with your eye makeup, then pay attention to this glitter under eye makeup.

Tips on How to Create the Look
Start by applying a matte black eyeliner to your upper eyelid and wing it slightly. Then apply a thick stroke of green glitter eye makeup liner to your bottom lashes. We suggest using Lakmé Absolute Shine Line Liquid Eye Liner with water base formula, smooth application and intense colour. Add a pop of highlighter to your inner eye corner, use your mascara, and keep the rest of your face neutral, so your eyes can take centre stage.
FAQs about Glitter Eye Makeup Looks to Try
Q1 How to apply glitter eyeshadow?
All of us know very well that glitter application can be extremely messy, and cleaning up the mess is even more annoying. But to help you save time and effort (read: glitter fallout), apply your glitter makeup eyeshadow before anything else. This way, you won’t have to go back and correct your base makeup should anything go wrong. Also, if you do end up getting some eyeshadow on to your face, use scotch tape to remove it effortlessly.
Q2 How to not overdo with glitter makeup?
If you are a minimalist when it comes to makeup but still want to try the glitter eyeshadow trend, you can totally do so by sticking to a neutral colour palette. By picking neutral, muted and shimmery tones, you allow yourself to try this amazing trend, and yet be comfortable wearing such a statement look. You can add a touch of glitter on the eyes with more subtle shades, like white, beige, copper, brown, etc.
The best glitter eye makeup can be pretty tricky to achieve, and that is why it is best to stick to enhancing just one feature. Choose either flaunt glitter eyes or glitter lips because having glitter everywhere will only make you look like you’re dressing up for a fancy dress competition. Let your glittery eyes make a statement and don’t go overboard by having glitter lips, too.
Q3 How to remove glitter eye makeup easily?
Now that we’ve got you psyched to wear glitter eyeshadows in different ways, you also need to know the correct way to get it off without damaging your skin. Glitter has a way of sticking around on your skin forever if not removed correctly.
Glitter shadow can cause irritation if it gets stuck to your lashes. Hence, it is important to be gentle. All you need to do is take a bit of eye makeup remover on a cotton pad and let it rest on your eyes for about a minute. Wipe the makeup off without being too harsh.
A gentle foaming cleanser works the best to remove residual glitter eye makeup. Do not scrub your skin as the particles could tear at your skin and cause damage. Always remember to use a moisturiser after this.
Liked this glitter eye makeup trend? We hope you try these looks and love them too!
Written by Team BB on Jan 24, 2023