Title: ​Glitter Makeup Tips | Women's Health
Headings: Your 5-Step Guide To Wearing Glitter Makeup Without Looking Like A Hot Mess
Your 5-Step Guide To Wearing Glitter Makeup Without Looking Like A Hot Mess
Pro tip: “If you buy glitter, you should not leave the store without surgical tape."
Set up your space
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Prep your skin
Apply the right way
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Remove It

Content: From sugary-sweet Bath and Body Works Art Club products, to sparkly hair mascara, to chunky glitter pressed onto our lids and lips, there was no such thing as “too much of a good thing.” Recently, glitter makeup has had a resurgence (especially during the holiday party season), but luckily the on-trend way to wear it involves a little more restraint this go-round. That being said, loose shimmer and sparkly creams are still tough AF to apply without getting it all of your face, body, and bathroom. We talked with makeup artists about the best ways to embrace glitter without looking like a walking disco ball: Set up your space
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Before you bust open a package of loose glitter, take a moment to think about your location. If your vanity table has fluffy carpet underneath it, you may want to move to the bathroom where there’s a tile floor—that way it’ll be easier clean up rogue sparkles. Another must: a stainless steel palette. It provides you with a clean slate to work off of. “ Have a mini spatula handy to scoop the desired glitter onto the palette,” adds makeup artist Luna Mariposa.