Glitter Eyeshadow Help

Perhaps try applying a primer to your eyes, then use some MAC Prep and Prime Fix + (or similar product) to your brush and then apply. Also gently spray some Fix + to your eyes for setting the eyeshadow to limit the amount of fallout.

Like others have said glitter glue is also good.

Hope this helps a bit. Glitter eyeshadow is so much fun, but I always find it so messy, and takes some time to apply/

I prefer to use glitter that’s in liners or gel. I like the Stila ones and have just got one of the BH Cosmetics Eyelights but am yet to try it.

I’ve a LOT of experience with glitter makeup and those pressed glitters are horrible!

Masquerade Professional is a loose glitter that when combined with ‘an activator’, I use the one from Inglot, it doesn’t budge. So much so that I could wear it on my lips, play sport (I play roller derby and we have lots of fun with make up and face paint), drink and go to an after-party and it’s still going.

Having said that, this was years ago and I haven’t really tried anything else since because this method worked but I’m starting to run low again and I’m thinking I might try some glitter from glitter haven (also in QLD) with the adhesive they have. I’m just worried about using the adhesives because if it’s like the adhesive used for glitter ‘tattoos’ it hurts to take off and I get REALLY irritated too. I’m also considering trying stargazer loose glitters too.

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I second the glitter glue, holds in place perfectly for me.

As for the liner, I line first with either liquid or gel, then grab a small precision brush, spray with the mac fix plus and gently dab the glitter outlining the liner. The glue will grab the glitter and spraying with the fix plus should stick the glitter to the brush fine. I rarely get fallout and looks pretty sharp.

Definitely try glitter glue before applying the glitter to your eyelids! That should help it stick and prevent fallout!

Have you used glitter glue before applied the shadows ?

I tend to use liquid liner with glitter as it is much easier to get a smooth line without messing up the glitter. It is much harder to use gel liner with glitter, I had the same problem when I used to use it.

For pressed eyeshadows, I use LA Splash glitter primer, I find it is stronger than the too faced one you mentioned. Another great glitter primer is by Lit Cosmetics. I tend to use under eye masks to catch any fall out and they are great for brightening your eye area while applying your eye makeup.

I use the primer on my eye and brush to reduce fall out.

Hope this helps. Glitter can be messy and even if you do prime etc some fall out can still occur.