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How To Wear

Glitter Makeup For Beginners

hen you think of holiday or New Year's eve makeup, what kind of look pops into your mind? All I can think of is glitter, shimmer and sparkles! Glitter or shimmers may sound intimidating if you are not into heavy makeup. But you can easily add these beauties to your minimal yet party-worthy makeup look. To show how you can use glitter as an adult, here are three easy looks to try.

glitter liner:

shimmery creams:

For this look, you will need cream shimmer shadow and brown shadow that is 3-4 shades darker than your skin. In picture 2 I have just added the gray cream shadow on my upper lid and smudged it with my finger. To blend the edges on the crease, I have used the brown shade (picture 3) Finish off this look with kohl liner and mascara.

For this look, you will need a black liner and a glitter liner of your choice. If you have read my article on "How to Perfect Winged Liner" in the previous issue of Area Woman, you are already halfway there. Follow your black liner with a gold or silver liquid liner. Build up the color if necessary. See how easy and neat the trick is? If you have never worn anything glittery and not sure about it, try a metallic liquid (Picture 1) liner instead.

liquid glitter:

Using powder or loose glitter as a beginner can become a little tricky. So opt for liquid glitter shadows, e.g., Covergirl Exhibitionist Liquid Glitter Eye Shadow. You just apply the liquid glitter on your lids, let it sit for a few minutes and blend the edges and the lower lash line with a transition shadow, like the brown one I used in the second look. (Picture 4)

other ways to wear glitter:

You can wear glitter on your nails or your lips. I have even seen people wearing them as part of their hair-do and looking fantastic. To be honest, you can effortlessly add glitter or metallic shades into your makeup if you are willing to be confident about it. I am sure you will look and feel amazing.

few points to remember while wearing glitter:

� If you are going for a heavy glitter eye makeup, do your eye makeup first and then go for the face makeup. That way when you get glitter-fallout, it will be easier to clean up.

� If some loose glitter has fallen on your cheek after makeup, take your powder brush with a bit of powder and brush away.

� Focus on one part. If you are going for a bold glitter eye, go neutral on the lips. If you are going for a glowy face with a good dose of highlighter, keep the rest of the makeup minimal.

Tag me on my Instagram @sifascorner if you try any of these looks. I would love to see the sparkles and glitters. Have a great holiday and New Year’s Eve!