Make Up Trend Alert: Tackling The Tricky Glitter Trend Like A Grown Up

By Chloe Brinklow
Graduating from high school disco, to high fashion, glitter has made a come back this Summer! Think less, Kesha’s lips in 3OH!3’s, My First Kiss film clip and more subtle sun kissed shimmer, a la Blake Lively (pictured). Rescu. shows you how to tackle the glitter trend like a grown up, focusing on subtle shine with only small hints of bold look-at-me sparkle.

For Body

Model Co Shimmer Airbrush Illuminiser

This versatile little beauty, which can be used on the face and body is the answer to glitter the grown up way. Packed with light reflecting pigment, aa single sweep of spray will have you glowing and looking radiant and rejuvenated. Enriched with calming chamomile and vitamin e and accompanied by sweet summer scent, pink frangapani, it doubles as an after sun spray too.

Available from Myer, David Jones, Priceline and selected pharmacies nationally. ($26)

St Tropez Wash Off Instant Shimmer Stick

ST Tropez may be famous for self-tanners and bronzing products but this wonder stick is in a league of its own, as it provides a subtle shine that can last for hours. For an all over sheen, apply to arms, legs and face (when applied to décolletage and clavicle bones, cleavage is instantly enhanced). Perfect for those shy to commit to the shimmer look, it can be easily removed thanks to it’s convenient wash off formula.

Available from David Jones and Priceline stores nationally ($34.95)

For Cheeks

Benfit Moon Beam

Reach for the moon with this gorgeous liquid illuminator from Benefit. A summer staple, it gives off warm apricot tones and contains miniature flecks of glitter, that when applied to cheekbones give a natural sun kissed glow. Rescu. application tip: Mix a small amount of Moon Beam with your everyday foundation for a glistening make up base and luminous complexion.

Available from benefit boutiques and selected Myer stores nationally ($45)

NARS Highlighting blush powder

A grown up glitter essential, this cheeky highlighting powder knows just how to perform in different lights. During the day it gives off an understated sheen, yet as soon as the sun goes down and the lights dim, its light reflective particles make cheeks pop with its sparkly shine. Rescu. Application Tip: Don’t be afraid to double up on cheek products in your make up application regime. For a night out, apply a sweep of bronzer below the cheekbones and finish with NARS highlight blush powder for glitter and glow.

NARS Highlight blush powder for stockists call 1800 007 884 ($55)

For Eyes

BYS Liquid Eyeliner Glitter

With glitter products a plenty, an unsure first timer’s foray into the tricky trend is best kept to understated shine. The easiest colours to experiment with are silver (as pictured) or gold as they blend well with most complexions and aren’t too bright. Rescu. Application tip: To really ease into the trend, apply one stroke of BYS Liquid eyeliner glitter over your lid/lash line just as you would your normal liner and apply black mascara to finish the look.

Available from Kmart and selected pharmacies and retail outlets nationally ($4.95)

MAC Glitter

When embracing the glitter trend on eyes you can unleash your inner diva and go for a full on sparkle, just as long as you adhere to the number one makeup rule – If you’re wearing statement eyes go for a natural lip (and vice versa) because you don’t want to look like a 70s disco ball. Rescu. loves: MAC glitter eye shadow in fuchsia, paired with a luminous make up base and big lashes. The perfect look for a night of cocktails and dancing with the girls!

Available from M.A.C stores and selected David Jones and Myer stores nationally ($29)

Napoleon Perdis Loose Eye Dust

For a hint of sparkle while chanelling the laid back, bronzed, beach babe look, you can’t go wrong with Napoleon Perdis Loose Eye Dust in Honey Child. The new canister style packaging, with a built in sifter mechanism, allows for just the right amount of product to be released for each application, so no product is wasted. This gorgeous glitter dust gets extra points for versatility, as it doubles as a great illuminator and body highlighting dust.

Available at Napoleon Perdis storees and selected David Jones and Phamracies nationally ($35)

For Lips

Burts Bee’s Radiance Lip shimmer

We don’t care how great Kesha’s first kiss was, gold glitter lipstick is just plain wrong. At the tale end of Summer, thirsty lips will need hydration, and Burt’s Bees Radiance lip shimmer made up of 100% natural ingredients, will quench their thirst and more. Light reflecting natural mica gives lips a natural glow, while coconut oil, peppermint and vitamin e work overtime to soothe and restore summer damage. Rescu. tip: The perfect lip balm to pair with glittery eyes to balance out the look.

Available from selected David Jones stores, pharmacies and retail outlets nationally $11.95

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Lip Gloss

For a sophisticated sheeny pout, this ultra sheer formula contains tiny specks of glitter that brings your lips to life. Can be worn on it’s own or over lipstick depending on desired look. Rescu. tip: Colour matching your lipstick and gloss will give a dramatic finish, but for a more casual and natural look, try a close-to-nude lipstick with Shimmer Lip Gloss in cocoa sugar over the top.

Available from selected David Jones and Myer stores nationally $40

For nails

OPI Sparkalicious (from the Burlesque Range)

Forget everything we have told you about grown up glitter, the nails are the only (yes, only) place you can get away with over the top, out of this world, high school disco, glitter glam. And you won’t find a better product to help channel the 16 year old girl within, than OPI’s Sparkalicious, from the Burlesque range. Rescu. has already professed it’s love for it here and why wouldn’t we? The multicoloured glitter formula is the perfect combination of fun and flirt.

Available from selected David Jones and salons nationally ($19.95)

Orly Tiara

Feel like a princess as you paint on Orly’s Tiara (from the Hot Stuff Collection). An amazing clear lacquer with silver and grey glitter, it adds a touch of sophisticated sparkle, to any day or night-time look. Rescu. application tip: To stand out from the crowd, paint nails a bright pink or coral (colour match with bold lipstick) and apply Orly Tiara on top of polish for super shiny, sparkling, on trend nails.

Available from selected pharmacies, salons and spas ($18.95)