Mastering the Glitter Trend: How to Wear Sparkle Every Day

Glitter lips are one of the latest trends shining bright from fashion week runways to Instagram photos and new cosmetic collections from brands like Pat McGrath. Despite the love for glittery lips among fashion designers, this beauty look might seem impractical for everyday wear. While dark lipstick shades have already found their place in daily makeup routines, glitter is still a novelty. We’ve explored how to incorporate this trend into your everyday life and curated several trendy makeup looks with varying intensities of glitter.

Minimalism

If your everyday makeup consists of basic elements like mascara, blush, and neutral lipstick, then a pastel glitter gloss is perfect for you. A neutral shade combined with fine glitter will make your daily makeup more elegant without straying from minimalism. For a more matte look, you can use a lipstick with a metallic effect.

What you’ll need:

Clinique Lip Gloss, $16
M.A.C Lipstick, $18

Pearlescent Effect

Pearlescence is another trendy way to add sparkle to your everyday makeup. This gloss can be used with a more vibrant lipstick shade or on its own. Large or small glitter particles, a gentle metallic shade, and, of course, a pearlescent effect will make your lips incredibly sexy at any time of day.

What you’ll need:

Sephora Surratt Beauty Lip Gloss, $32
Sephora Opal Effect Gloss, $22

Bright Lips

For those who prefer bright, saturated lipstick or gloss shades, there are several ways to wear the glitter effect. Juicy shades from Urban Decay will make the gloss more matte, while bright glitter gloss will add even more shine and color play. The glitter effect in these shades is still minimal, making this makeup a great addition to your everyday look or turning an evening event into something special.

What you’ll need:

Urban Decay Lipstick, $17
M.A.C Lip Gloss, $17

Vamp

Fans of dark shades can use the most extreme lip glosses to achieve not only a glitter effect but also create a great vamp look. Bright blue or sparkling black are perfect solutions for the boldest and most eccentric makeup.

What you’ll need:

M.A.C Vamplify Lip Gloss, $21
Urban Decay Lipstick, $17

Lilac and Purple

To emphasize the sparkling and attention-grabbing glitter effect, try trendy lilac, dark purple, and lavender shades. These lip colors will definitely attract attention, creating a tender, sexy, or even fatal look for everyday wear or special occasions. Those who dare to add glamour to their daily beauty routine can use lavender glitter from M.A.C, which will turn any everyday makeup into an incredibly cosmic and stylish look.

What you’ll need:

M.A.C Lavender Glitter, $22
Pantone Universe Lip Gloss, Sephora, $15
Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss, $30

Glamour

Finally, the full power of glitter to create the most glamorous makeup. Specially designed glitter for bright and sparkling makeup that can be achieved in the most extreme shades with a matte or liquid effect. Combine glitter with a bright lip liner to avoid a messy look, and adjust the intensity of the shine by applying glitter over lipstick, balm, or lip gloss.

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