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Glitter make-up, from adolescence to maturity, tips for sparkling make-up - Lifestyle

2021-12-31T08:16:17.188Z


(HANDLE) Glitter make-up : a trend for the winter (and for the New Year's Eve parties) to sparkle in a new, alternative and even unconventional way. Often it is inserted in make-up products such as lip glosses, eye shadows and nail polishes or it is found in powder as it is in make-up jars, but the one in vogue now is made even without the canonical make-up products because it must have a truly sparkling e


Glitter make-up

: a trend for the winter (and for the New Year's Eve parties) to sparkle in a new, alternative and even unconventional way. Often it is inserted in make-up products such as lip glosses, eye shadows and nail polishes or it is found in powder as it is in make-up jars, but the one in vogue now is made even without the canonical make-up products because it must have a truly sparkling effect. . Therefore the raw material,

sparkling specks, glitter and purples

, can even be bought in DIY stores or in stationery (always checking that it says non-harmful powder, dermologically neutral, suitable for make-up ideas).


On social networks, inspirations multiply (35 million posts on glitter face, body and nails on Instagram and thousands of 'pins' on Pinterest) and are experimented in view of the New Year 2021, but the original glitter makeup is not new.


The fashion for

glittering

makeup has an ancient history

: it exploded

in the early sixties

, with glittering powders, lipsticks and eye shadows offered by major

fashion

houses such as Revlon, Estée Lauder, Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein, along with Pierre Cardin's sequined sheath dresses. However, it is since 1972 that the small sparkling straws exploded as a global phenomenon because they participated in the global success of David Bowie who became

the androgynous Ziggy Stardust

, with a glittering lightning bolt painted on her face (by makeup artist Pierre La Roche). In the mid-eighties, glitter mixed with rock bands' hairspray but since then their sparkle has faded (not to be confused with metallic and shiny eyeshadows), except for a few appearances in some fashion show to emphasize glitter-encrusted looks and the sale of the first Guerlain L'Or face gel with flecks of 24 carat gold. Re-proposed and cleared today by Lady Gaga at the Grammy Awards in 2018 and, changing genre, by Achille Lauro who wore it for a super sparkling 'tears' effect (followed by those of blood) on the occasion of the Sanremo 2020 festival, they now become a winter must, especially for special occasions.


From sparkling tricks to glitter for bricolage


"Any powder is fine to make it, - the make-up guru of the most renowned actresses and personalities

Simone Belli

explained to ANSA

, on the sidelines of the Christmas party 'The Beauty Hotel' held a few days ago at Palazzo Nainer in Rome (all 5 floors of the hotel for one evening were reserved for make-up, hair, nails and beauty treatments). - "You can use them from the new

sparkly

makeup

eyeshadows

, there are also many capsule collections for the 2021 holidays with

powders cut in different thicknesses

i, but they are also very suitable from the classic glitter to glitter, sparkling specks and decorations and of all shades on sale in stationeries and department stores for DIY and do-it-yourself ". With a precaution for everyone: glitter makeup is very difficult to photograph, it does not make it at all indeed it tends to flatten the effect, so avoid selfies and take pictures only if you are skilled at using filters, recommends Belli.


From adolescence to maturity, each has its own glitter


Who is the new glitter makeup suitable for? “No rules, - explains Belli. - Applying shimmers and sparkly halos can be the right choice for all ages, if you want to be unconventional, albeit with the necessary distinctions and avoiding some typical mistakes that are seen around and that age the appearance instead of making it shine. It is therefore perfect for very young girls and girls ". The expert specifies: “It is also good for ladies up to 50-60 years of age but in a more measured way, to enhance the most rebellious part of themselves. In fact, ready-made metallic eyeshadows are indicated or, for a smokey eyes effect for party evenings, that's enough

eye make-up and add a touch of glitter powders in bronze, brown and black tones applied with the tip of the fingertip exclusively in the center of the upper eyelid ".


Sparkling lips


“For sparkling lips you can first spread a transparent gloss, or colored if you want colored lips, and then

pour a little silver and white glitter on a sheet of paper.

Proceed to print a nice kiss on the sheet and, with the help of a cotton swab or a make-up brush, eliminate smudges and define your mouth well. If you want to have 50s lips instead you have to start by passing a colored pencil and then a very creamy lipstick on all the lips, then apply the glitter in the same

'smack' way

, - clarifies Belli.


Glitter eyes


“For magnetic but sophisticated eyes, choose clear or colored pencil, or a thin or thick eyeliner to make more geometric designs, and draw the eye. Then close first apply a glue for false eyelashes with a wooden nail stick along the design and pass over the glitter, always picking them up and sticking them with a stick where the glue has been spread, - recommends the makeup artist. If, on the other hand, you want a highly glamorous effect, for a big party and that gives depth to the look, you can instead choose

glitter in black, purple and blue shades, even mixed together.

. I remember that colored glitters, such as silver or red, are only suitable for very young girls because otherwise they raise depth to the eye, inflating it ".


Magnetic


eyebrows “Only for the youngest I recommend purple or red glitter on the eyebrows, to be combined with a mascara and a nude look face, that is, without any other visible make-up. Just pass a specific mascara or wet hair spray along the hair. Then apply the glitter by taking it with a brush. "


Glitter tears


The makeup artist advises younger girls to be daring by drawing 'glitter tears'. they are obtained by passing the specks in light shades, such as silver and white, along the lower edge of the eye, applying them just past the mascara, before it dries. Or on the tips of the lashes.


Fun glamorous nails, hands, moles and highlights


Even on the nails and on the back of the hands you can use the sparkling straws using the ready-made gel ones. Or you can draw a fake mole with the eye pencil where you want it on the face and then apply the silver, red or black glitter powders on it. Or create two points of light in the center of the lower lash line, one for each eye, with glitter. And still make them in the final tip of the tail of the eyes or, finally, recreate a sort of sparkling bindi in Indian style, in the center of the eyes between the eyebrows.


How to get rid of glitter smudges that spread all over the place?


Simone Belli remembers that glitters are not very easy to use, they scatter everywhere but that a pass of adhesive paper tape, after having done the make-up, removes smudges, scraps and unwanted sparkles.

After the 'cleansing' of excesses, just a swipe of powder or concealer on the face is enough.

Source: ansa

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