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Face glitter makeup ideas with three easy tutorials, cosmetic glitter safety tips, and instructions on how to remove glitter from your skin.

Quick answer for face glitter makeup

Use only cosmetic-grade glitter on your face, never craft glitter.
Use glitter primer or glitter glue on eyelids so glitter stays put and does not fall into your eyes.
Use a soft balm or Vaseline-style base for cheekbones, under-eyes, shoulders, and hairline details.
Remove most of the glitter with tape or a lint roller before cleansing, so it does not go straight into the sink.

Glitter makeup is as fun as it gets. It is especially popular during festival season, and those dazzling looks can seem more complicated than they are. In reality, a face glitter look can be one of the easiest party looks to do.

I love playing with glitter, and it is uplifting to do on other people too: you get such positive and joyous feedback instantly. Most of us are drawn to shiny things, and having your face literally lit up does work wonders for your mood as well. If you are planning a festival look, you might also like my colorful festival makeup tutorial.

Safety: use cosmetic glitter only

Always use cosmetic-grade glitter, never craft glitter. There is a big difference, and you do not want craft glitter anywhere near your eyes. Check the product label before using glitter near the eye area, and avoid chunky glitter on the waterline or inside the lash line. In this post I used cosmetic-grade glitter and linked a few current product options below.

3 face glitter makeup ideas

You can apply glitter almost anywhere on your body and hair, but you cannot go wrong with a glitter highlight, sparkly under-eyes, or dazzling eyelids. You can also make different geometrical shapes easily by using tape as your guideline.

The easiest way to apply glitter is Vaseline, but you could try another balm, cream, or wax as well. Glitter glues and glitter primers are perfect for this job, but not everyone has one ready in the drawer. I have to say that NYX Glitter Primer is a must-have for me. I do not only use it for glitter, but for sparkly eyeshadows as well. It gives the perfect base for anything sparkly.

Links to current glitter products can be found near the end of this post.

face glitter highlight and geometric glitter makeup — Two glitter looks I did: for Eve, I did a classic glitter highlight on the cheek and then covered her chest in glitter. For Risto I used tape to get a sharp edge.

Glitter eyelids

You need: glitter glue, flat brushes, and cosmetic glitter.

How to: First apply some glitter glue on your lids. Get an even layer and blend it towards the brow bone. Then apply the glitter of your choice. I used a flat brush for this as well. I used turquoise glitter first and then silver glitter on the edges, so it looks like a gradient. If you prefer a more perfected look, apply a matching eyeshadow under the glitter so that no skin shows through.

Note: Vaseline is not enough for eyelids. Use a proper glitter glue or glitter primer for this look. The base needs to be sticky and long-lasting so the glitter does not fall into your eyes.

Glitter under-eyes

You need: Vaseline, brushes or fingers, and cosmetic glitter.

How to: Apply Vaseline under your eyes where you want the glitter to stick. Try to blend the edges by tapping. Then apply the glitter of your choice. I have found that mixing two colors and different sizes works best. I applied bigger glitter in the center and finer glitter on the edges to get a gradient look.

You could use glitter glue for this, but since the skin around the eyes is thin and sensitive, I prefer Vaseline. It is easier to remove and it does not feel as dry as glitter glue might.

Glitter highlight

You need: Vaseline and cosmetic glitter.

How to: Apply Vaseline as your highlight and blend the edges. Then apply your glitter. You can use your fingers and tap it on, or use brushes. You can do this look with just one glitter or mix a few different glitters. I used silver glitter, which reflects light and looks colorful, and a very fine white iridescent glitter on the bottom. For regular glow placement, see my guide on how to highlight your face.

Where to buy cosmetic glitter

*Affiliate links are marked with an asterisk. Product links were checked on 25 May 2026, but availability can change.

Here are a few options for cosmetic glitter and glitter primer. I mostly use and buy glitters from the Finnish makeup artist behind Glitternisti, and I prefer biodegradable glitter when possible.

How to remove glitter makeup from your skin

Removing glitter from your skin takes patience. Especially if you are not using biodegradable glitter, this is the one time you need to focus. Glitter is messy, so you need to be careful with both application and removal so it does not end up in the ecosystem. These tips might not be the gentlest for your skin, but I think a little inconvenience is better than washing glitter straight down the sink.

My glitter removal tools:

Lint roller
Tape
Cotton pads and makeup remover, micellar water, or toner
Makeup wipes

I have found that using just cotton pads or makeup wipes is a waste of time. I want to lift off most of the glitter first. Lint rollers and tape grab glitter better than cotton pads, and then you can throw the used tape in the trash. Always finish with makeup remover and skincare so your skin does not get irritated.

Here I first removed most of the glitter with tape. When there were only a few sparkles left, I used a cotton pad and makeup remover.

finished silver face glitter makeup — Thanks again sisters for being my models!

More party makeup ideas

So, are you ready to sparkle? Any glitter events coming up?

I hope you’re not too bored of nude lipsticks just yet. I know I’m not. Recently I got some new products to try out (as pr-samples) and I found two new perfect nude lipsticks – or actually lip creams. Swedish brand and store KICKS recently came out with lip creams and the shade range is just beautiful. Perfect colors for everyday wear, from warm tones to cool tones.

I bet you already know I opted for the cool tones.

What’s cool about these lip creams is that they’re named after weekdays. There are seven colors all the way from Monday to Sunday. And don’t worry, the Monday color is beautiful too. Somehow I still chose two colors, that are also my favorite weekdays: Thursday and Friday.

Friday is the obvious choice: more often or not it is the start of the weekend. You’ve worked hard all week and you’re ready to log off. Maybe there’s some parties coming up, or just a cozy evening at home with a pizza and a movie. Be it whatever – the Friday lip cream suits any occasions. It’s a darker nude color with cool purple (but also red?) undertones.

Thursday is possibly my favorite day out of the week. There’s no pressure, as it’s not Friday just yet. It’s the perfect day for a romantic dinner or a coffee date with friends. There’s excitement in the air. Thursday lip cream is just like the day: casual, but nice. It makes your lips look beautiful,without trying too hard. It’s a quite light nude color and very cool-toned, so it’s not everyone. I like it on my lips though.

KICKS Lip Cream review

I like the consistency in these. The lip creams are packed with pigment, but they feel smooth and velvety on the lips. The product looks a bit like foam in the tube, but once it touches your lips it turns more watery. These are not matte and they leave a satin finish. That makes them very comfortable on the lips, but also quite long lasting. You may need to fix your makeup after eating, but then again the colors are nude, so they wear off quite naturally.

Even though these are not matte, you don’t necessarily need to line your lips when using these. I don’t use a lip liner with these (and didn’t for the photos either), and I don’t need to. The product doesn’t run to the fine lines, but stays and locks in right where you put it.

The simple packaging is nice – looking at the tube you wouldn’t necessarily know that these are from a very affordable brand.

All in all, it’s no wonder that these quickly became one of my favorite lip products.

Sadly, KICKS doesn’t have an international store. But if you ever visit Sweden, Norway or Finland, make sure to check out their store! It’s one of my favorite places to shop makeup products, as we don’t have a Sephora here in Finland. I still wanted to do this post, as I am Finnish, so I do like to show some of our Nordic brands on my blog too.

What do you think of these colors? And hey – what is your favorite day of the week?

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Face glitter makeup ideas: 3 easy tutorials