4 Catwalk-Inspired Ways To Wear Glitter, From Subtle To Show-Stopping
Sparkle was sprinkled liberally backstage at the SS19 shows.
28 April 2019
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Glitzy make-up is usually associated with the festive season, when we add a bit of sparkle to match our party dresses. But at the SS19 shows, make-up artists proved that dazzle dust isn’t just for Christmas.
From lids to lips and even hair, glitter and shine were used in beautiful ways, and with festival season just around the corner, it’s your turn to try the trend – all you need to decide is how glitzy to go.
Glitter wings at Halpern SS19
Here, we’ve got the inside scoop on four backstage glitter make-up looks, and the products you need to recreate them at home.
Clean skin and brushed up brows were complemented with a smattering of silver sparkle, concentrated on the inner corner of the eye.
How to make it stick? A layer of clear lip gloss will give the glitter something to grip on to, while also adding extra shine.
Delfy Silver Glitter, £18.10/AED 90
Make Up Forever Star Lit Glitter in Blanc Amethyste, £16.50/AED 80, Escentual
2. Glitter Wings
The cat-eye flick was taken to the next level at Valentino with diamante eye jewels, and at Halpern, where models were daubed with major glitter wings, the latter created by MAC’s Isamaya Ffrench.
Glitter wings at Halpern SS19
The make-up artist used a combination of sparkling eyeshadow (in copper and champagne tones) followed by a holographic loose glitter, to create a multi-dimensional look.
It takes more than just gloss to get these wings to stay put, which is why Ffrench began with a thin layer of false lash glue to thoroughly cement the sparkles.
MAC Dazzleshadow Liquid in Blinking Brilliant, £16.50/AED 80
MAC Glitter in Gold Hologram, £16.50/AED 80
Duo Lash Clear Adhesive, £8/AED 38, Space NK
To create the foil effect at Jeremy Scott, make-up artist Kabuki used the same combination of MAC products as at Halpern.
The finish was so different, however, because a Mixing Medium gel was applied first to create a shimmering base, then pink glitter was dabbed on top for extra sparkle.
MAC Dazzleshadow Liquid in Love Yourself, £16.50/AED 80
MAC Glitter in Pink, £16.50/AED 80
As with many a catwalk hair design, it helps to take this look down a notch if you’re doing it off the runway.
Rather than loading down your strands with lots of product, add a smattering at your roots, then comb it through to create a halo effect.
IGK Hair House Party Glitter Stick in Disco Pink, £15/AED 71, Space NK
Beauty Blvd Glitter Love in Molly Dolly, £4.50/AED 21
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