Glitter Eye Makeup

Are you looking for dramatic eye makeup ideas? Well, all you need to do is apply glitter eye liners and eyeshadow. If you wish to create the disco diva look, you can apply these products to create the sought-after dramatic look. Well, you could don this kind of eye makeup for parties. If you have never applied glitter on your eyes, you can go through the following instructions.

Buying Glitter Makeup for Eyes

You need to pay attention to the selection of a glitter eyeshadow. The market is flooded with a variety of brands that have glitter eyeshadow in several shades. You will find eyeshadow, eye pencils, eye liners, eye gels and eye mascaras as well. So, make a good choice while buying these products. Make sure you buy a product keeping your complexion, skin tone and eye color in mind.

Gold, silver, iridescent and several other colors can be used to create the dazzle effect. Glitter eye liners and eye pencils with tiny glitter particles are available too. These particles shine every time light falls on your eye. You also have the option of buying a glitter eye gel. Use the micro glitters present in the gel to make your eyelids look more appealing. A dash of mascara will further enhance your dramatic look.

How to Apply Glitter Eye Makeup

First of all, select the right color. So, first decide whether you want a subtle look or a dramatic look. Apply these makeup products for evening parties or occasions where dramatic eye makeup will not be viewed with disdain. You must not overdo it or it might look garish. Follow the following instructions to apply glitter eyeshadow:

• Wash your face and wipe it with a soft cloth. If you know how to apply eyeshadow, you already know what to do. In case, this is your first time, start by applying the creme eyeshadow over the eyelid and below the eyebrow. Use of the translucent creme eyeshadow helps to keep the glitter from spreading to other parts of your face.
• Now you need to apply the colored shadow over the eyelid. You need to keep your eyes closed till it dries otherwise you might end up with lines that will spoil the makeup.
• It's time to apply the eyeshadow. You could also use a glitter eye pencil or eye gel. Be careful while applying it, if the eyeshadow contains thick grains, don't apply it near the inner eye corner. Use an eyeshadow brush or dab the eyeshadow using your fingers.
• You could apply the eyeshadow near the inner eye corner, if the grains are small and will not pose a risk of causing eye irritation.
• Curl your eye lashes and use a mascara lightly dipped in glitter eyeshadow powder to complete the evening makeup look.

How to Remove Eye Makeup

If you don't remove the eyeshadow or liner properly, the glitter grains might cause irritation in your eyes, so use the following instructions to remove this eye makeup.

• Wipe the eye makeup with a damp cotton ball gently.
• Take another cotton ball and put a little makeup remover over it and dab so that the glitter grains are picked up.
• Be very gentle otherwise the glitter grains can scratch your skin.
• Use a new cotton ball with the lotion and wipe the glitter from the lower eyelid area very gently.
• Take a clean soft cloth and dampen it. Wipe your face with the cloth.

Glitter eye makeup is not meant for all occasions. If not applied properly, it can make you look garish, so make sure that your eye makeup is applied well and also goes well with your accessories, outfit and your personality. A soft, minimal look is a safe route but you could try dramatic eye makeup if the occasion calls for it.