As Christmas and New Years Eve approaches, it's officially time to get your festive makeup looks in order. For the beauty lovers who are banking on a quick and easy look this festive season that will still turn heads - look no further than glitter makeup. First made famous by HBO’s hit coming-of-age series Euphoria, glitter makeup has since been a constant trend in the makeup world and I couldn’t be more thrilled as we approach party season. As a beauty lover who spends a lot of time on both TikTok and Instagram (no, I will not share my screen time stats, just take my word for it) I have recently seen an influx of both fashion moguls and beauty buffs trying the trend for themselves.
Makeup artist Danielle Bastos says that even in the professional industry glitter is a "fantastic choice, especially for Christmas, as it adds sparkle and glamour to your look." She then let us in on a little industry secret, saying that if you're recreating a glitter look at home, "Remember that moderation is key - a touch of glitter can go a long way to elevate your Christmas makeup without overpowering the overall look."
© PintrestFrom glitter lip gloss to sequin eyeshadow, here are the top three ways you can resemble a disco ball this party season.
Glitter Lip gloss
When we saw one of our favourite fashion influencers lathering her lips with a mysteriously shiny lip product, we waere instantly intrigued. We’ve all seen glitter lip gloss before, but this is the first silver glitter gloss that’s pigment has substance. The very wise and helpful beauty community in the comments identified the exact product as Isamaya Beauty’s Liplacq lip serum in the shade metal, however, others confirmed that high street retailers like Kiko's 3D Hydra Lip Gloss offer a similar dupe. For more glitter options, Armani's Prisma Glass Lip Gloss, Anastasia Beverly Hills Gloss in Amber Sparkle or Fenty Beauty's Gloss bombs will also give you the desired glitter effect.
Glitter Eyeshadow
© InstagramI'm still obsessed with influencer and model Lana Leroy eyeshadow, and it's a look I consistently come back during party season in an attempt to recreate it. I love how chunky the glitter is on the lid as usually, eye makeup is more of a shimmer rather than a glitter. The key to achieving this look is to just keep adding more glitter, and if you think you have enough, you don't keep adding. To get a glimmering look like Lana's, reach for products like Charlotte Tilbury Hypnotising Pop Shot, Urban Decay 24/7 Mono Moondust Eyeshadow or Stila's Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow.
Glitter and Tinsel Hair
Another prominent glitter trend doing the rounds for the holiday season is glitter hair or hair tinsel. After watching Anora, we were obsessed with tinsel locks also. The glitter hair trend is as easy as adding any type of twinkling dust to your regular hair gel. Perfect for those who love a slick-back look, this would look amazing under the disco lights on NYE.
H! Fashion previously spoke to Taylor Taylor stylist Zoe Adams, about the rise of this whimsical hair trend. "Hair tinsel is a type of hair extension made from thin, iridescent metallic strands that are attached to your hair," she explained. "It’s used to add dimension and shine to hairstyles, typically for special occasions or parties. Unlike traditional hair extensions, it doesn’t aim to make your hair longer or thicker but adds a shimmering, decorative effect. It’s the perfect way to add a temporary bit of colour or shine to the hair without the commitment or cost of permanent colour."
Wondering how to achieve this festive look? She revealed: "You can achieve the hair tinsel look yourself by purchasing tinsel kits, these can be found for as little as £5 on Amazon. Many self-tutorials are available online, and applying hair tinsel is simple, usually requiring only a few strands to create the desired effect."
It's official, this festive season glitter and tinsel will be our go-to for adding a touch of glam to our party looks...
