Who doesn’t want to wear eye glitter all day, every day? But unless we’re working the Coachella circuit, we usually reserve glitter for our night-out makeup. But glitter eyeshadows can actually be worn in daylight if you know how to do it right.
While MAC and Fenty Beauty’s glitters are extra and superbly glowy, there are some toned-down, shimmery eyeshadows that easily transition from day to night. Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown and others offer options featuring creamy or powdery textures that add a polished finish to your eye makeup.
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6 Glitter Eyeshadows You Can Rock Day or Night
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Hourglass
Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadow, $29 at Barneys
This weightless, light-reflecting shadow is infused with micro glitter, which provides a sheer, crystal-like coat of sparkle. You can use it on already-lined eyes to add drama.
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Tom Ford
Shadow Extreme – Glitter Finish, $36 at Bergdorf Goodman
The trick with colored eye glitter is to tread lightly. Use a fine-tipped wand or your fingers and start along your lash line. Powder glitters, like this Tom Ford pick, are usually super blendable and can be wiped away easily.
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Urban Decay
Moondust Eyeshadow, $22 at Nordstrom
If you want some prominent shimmer but prefer a fine, dusted texture over a creamy version, these shadows are perfect for you. There are nine shades that can still easily slot into your summer eye looks.
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Anastasia Beverly Hills
Loose Glitter, $15 at Nordstrom
Light and loose glitter is always great for adding an accent to a glow-up. The best part about these ultra reflective metallic glitter shades is that they're buildable and very easy to moderate.
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Milk Makeup
Glitter Stick, $30 at Sephora
Although not technically an eyeshadow, Milk Makeup's Glitter Stick is an easy way to add subtle shimmer to your lids. It has coconut and avocado oils along with mango butter for a super hydrated, creamy gloss.
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Bobbi Brown
Sparkle Eye Shadow, $36 at Bergdorf Goodman
This featherweight eyeshadow formula has an amazing powdery texture. You can even use it as a sheer base to add a hint of even glow to your lids in daytime. Plus, it doesn't crease and can be used for highlighting the edges.
