How to get your sparkle on with SEPHORA cosmetic

Pre-high school, it was perfectly acceptable for me to wear glitter on my nails, face, body, and clothes—sometimes all at once! One of the first items in my beauty stash was a set of three stackable glitters that I purchased with chore money from a mall kiosk. I chose a flattering combination of lime green, yellow, and pale purple. I thought I had found “my look”! Once I graduated from the tween scene, however, I gave into peer pressure and my tastes changes. At my school, glitter was associated with a younger look, and when you’re in high school, you just want to look older. That said, there’s no denying the universal loveliness of glitter, as every year around the holidays, beauty brands roll out all kinds of opulent fairy dust. Here are some tips on how to apply it like a grown woman. Check Sephora Coupon 20 2014 for saving!

LESS IS MORE
Choose a targeted area like the corners of eyes, outer lids, nails, or the tips of the lashes. If you live by this “keep it simple” approach and choose only one feature to dress up, you’re less likely to look like you’re headed for a rave (which, if you are, more power to you—and you might as well as go big or go home). For example, if you go with a glamorous, glittery smoky eye, make sure the rest of your face is sparkle free! By sticking to this rule, you’ll never overdo it, and you draw more focus to the feature you want to emphasize…in a good way.
FORMULA X Celestials
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner

USE DIFFERENT FORMULAS AND TEXTURES
Resist covering your eyelids in chunky glitter. You might end up looking like a unicorn having a rough night. Go for eyeshadows that have shimmers or soft pearl to get a glimmering effect that is more toned down. Or, try glitter eyeliners that give your look just a hint of sparkle. If you do want to be more daring with loose glitters, make sure to first apply a glitter-specific primer to avoid messy, unplanned fallout that will take your look from “fun party girl” to “broken disco ball.”
SEPHORA COLLECTION Glitterguard 24HR Eyeshadow Primer
Lit Cosmetics Lit Kit

COLOR IS IMPORTANT
For a sophisticated approach, avoid neons and pastels. Choose neutral shades that complement your skintone. Browns, neutrals, mauves, and golds are soft and look glamorous on everyone.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Midnight Magic Face and Body Glitter Pots
Marc Jacobs Beauty Tonite Lights Glitter Dust

So go forth this holiday season with these techniques and glitter tastefully—like a grown-up.