Highlight Bone Structure
“Pick a shimmer powder that is not straight-up glitter—which can be overwhelming—and lightly dust it on tops of cheekbones, under brows and on the inner corners of eyes only,” advises makeup artist Carmindy. Lancôme’s holiday rose highlighter is as pretty on skin as it is on the palette.
Lancôme Blush Highlighter, $42
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Wing It
“The most universally flattering way for a woman to wear glitter is built into an eyeliner drawn along the lash line for subtle sparkle,” says Carmindy. “It works on all ages and looks fabulous—not freaky!” Laura Geller’s glimmering collection of multi-reflective baked eyeliner colors can be applied with a thin liner brush to lashlines wet or dry, depending on desired intensity.
Laura Geller Eye Rimz Collection, $45
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DIY Glitter Nails
“The most elegant way to wear glitter on your nails is to apply a super-dark, high gloss polish as a base tone, and then sprinkle glitter on half the nail, tapering off,” says renowned nail expert Jin Soon Choi of New York City’s Jin Soon Hand And Foot Spa. Shown here is the shade “Risque” from the manicurist’s JINsoon line of polishes, which is accented with gold glitter from the craft store.
JINsoon Nail Lacquer in Risque, $18, Nordstrom
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Make Strands Sparkle
“Gold shimmer spray is a subtle way to make your hairstyle glisten without going overboard,” says New York stylist and salon owner Mark Garrison. The Body Shop’s limited edition atomizer evenly releases a fine shimmery powder that you can apply on strands and shoulders for added evening glamour.
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The Body Shop’s The Sparkler in Enchanting Gold and Dazzling Copper, $24
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