The Best Glitter Eyeshadows – How to Wear Glitter Eyeshadow

When you think of glitter eyeshadow, you probably recall covering your lids with that sticky, sparkly paste you found in your caboodle as a kid. But just like you, glitter eyeshadows have grown up and are a lot more sophisticated now. Instead of chunky flecks of glitter, today’s formulas are creamy, subtle, and look downright gorgeous on your eyelids. The only thing that’s not so great is when tiny flecks of glitter fall down onto your cheeks.

If you’re using loose glitter, New York-based makeup artist Shayna Goldberg recommends prepping your eyelids with an extra-strength eyeshadow primer first. She’s a fan of Too Faced’s Glitter Glue.

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“It’s an eyeshadow primer that’s just sticky enough for the glitter to hold onto without being so sticky it makes your lid stick to itself,” she says. “If there’s any fallout on the cheeks, just roll some scotch tape around two fingers and gently tap the cheeks to pick it up.” 

If you’re using a traditional cream or powder shadow, your favorite eyeshadow primer should do the trick. 

Since you now know some clever hacks for applying glitter eyeshadow, you’re probably wondering which ones offer the most sparkle. Luckily, you can save yourself a Google search. We’ve rounded up the 10 best long-lasting, easy-to-wear glitter eyeshadows right here. 

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