Holiday Glitter for Grownups
Holiday Glitter for Grownups
Because glitter doesn’t have to be gaudy. (Photo: Getty Images)
Jin Soon Tout Ensemble Gift Set
Mix and match with full-on glitter or use it as a textured accent. Jin Soon Tout Ensemble Gift Set ($48)
Nars Night Series Eyeshadow in Night Clubbing
Apply as a sheer wash of color, or layer on for more obvious flecks of glitter. Nars Night Series Eyeshadow in Night Clubbing ($25)
Sephora Collection Glitter Happy Brush Set ($85)
A vanity-ready stand with every brush you need for face, eyes, and lips. Sephora Collection Glitter Happy Brush Set ($85)
Guerlain Limited Edition Maxi Shine Gloss d'Enfer Winter Fairy Tale Collection
Wear this Iridescent sparkly gloss solo for a shimmery effect or on top of your go-to lipstick for added shine. Guerlain Limited Edition Maxi Shine Gloss d'Enfer Winter Fairy Tale Collection ($30)
Jennifer Behr Galaxy Comb
This sophisticated hair accessory swaps glue-on glitter for Swarovski crystals. Jennifer Behr Galaxy Comb ($625)
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Keep the rest of your makeup minimal and allow a flashy stripe across your lids to make a statement. Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner ($20)
Make Up For Ever Diamond Powder
Shimmery powder combined with micro-glitter creates a look that’s truly brilliant. Apply to lids, mix with body lotion, or get creative. Make Up For Ever Diamond Powder ($25)
My Burberry Festive Eau de Parfum
Even this perfume bottle went glam for the holidays. My Burberry Festive Eau de Parfum ($125)
Hard Candy Lash Tinsel Mascara
Wear alone or as a topcoat for sparkle when you bat your lashes. Hard Candy Lash Tinsel Mascara ($6)
Diane von Furstenberg Love Set of Glittered PVC Pouches
Use as makeup bags of varying sizes, and take the largest one out on the town with you. Diane von Furstenberg Love Set of Glittered PVC Pouches ($120)
Essie Rock at the Top
Go for a confetti effect with one coat, or layer it on for a full-on gilded manicure. Essie Rock at the Top ($9)
If glitter makeup gives you cringeworthy flashbacks of middle school beauty blunders, you’re not alone. But there’s a reason we’re attracted to shiny things — glitter is not only festive, it can be incredibly pretty when used in moderation. If you’re seeking a little sparkle, these glittery items are so glam they border on sophisticated.
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