Glow Like You Mean It: How to Get the Diamond Glaze Look

Glittery makeup products aren’t just a holiday staple, they’re in for spring, too! From the runways to the red carpets and straight to our beauty feeds, glitter is that girl for spring 2025. There’s something extra special about incorporating some sparkle into your beauty routine. It catches the light, gives you that extra glow and best of all, it makes you feel fab and fun. Glitter is also super versatile. Whether it’s in your eyeshadow, highlighter, gloss or nail polish, it works for any occasion. Are you ready for your glitter era? Read on for our glitter makeup tutorial and best tips for incorporating it into your glam routine.  

Build your Glitter Kit

When incorporating glitter into your glam routine, there are some rules of engagement to consider. The first? A little goes a long way. All you need are a few key products to get started. 

The easiest place to start adding a touch of glitter to your beauty routine is with a glittery lip gloss. This glitter-infused formula glides over lips and gives them a beautiful holographic shine. It can be used alone or over top of lipstick as a gorgeous glitter topper. Lips that dazzle and shine? Yes, please!

A swipe of glittery shadow on the lids (like the options in these palettes) is a stunning statement that’s super easy to pull off. You can apply a sheer wash of glitter shadow to lids or concentrate the glittery effect by applying your shadow in layers. For the highest glitter payoff, pat the color onto lids instead of brushing it on. This will give you the best sparkle factor. 

For a gleaming complexion that looks lit from within, pick up this diamond haze highlighter. Apply it to the high points of your face for the ultimate radiant glow. It has ultra-fine shimmer particles that pick up the light from every angle and a silky, lightweight texture that maximizes luminosity. 

Glitter Makeup Application 101

Now that your glitter toolkit is stocked, here’s how to get your glitter application right.

Choosing the Right Formula

Glittery makeup formulas have come a long way from their previous chunky and messy personas. Today, the particles are generally thinner and more subtle to give skin that ethereal glow. There is a time and place for bigger glitter statements, though. To find your glitter personality match, remember that the finer the particle, the more subtle the effect.

Avoid Fallout

One of the most common glitter gripes is the fallout that can happen during application. This is usually an issue with certain products that have bigger glitter particles, like eye shadow. To prevent fallout from happening, use a primer or setting spray to keep your makeup perfectly in place.

Use Glitter as an Accent

If you’re a glitter newbie or prefer to ease into the trend, try using it as an accent. Consider a touch of shimmer on your inner eye corners or highlighter applied just to the tops of your cheekbones. With glitter, you don’t always have to go all out!

Complement your Glitter

Glitter looks best when it’s the star of the show. That is, when it doesn’t have to compete for attention. For this reason, it’s best to pair it with matte or neutral tones everywhere else. Remember, less really is more when it comes to glitter makeup.

Remove Glitter Easily

Taking off glitter makeup at the end of the night can be a chore, but you can easily make the process go smoother with the right help. Start with a cotton pad soaked with micellar water and then follow up with an oil-based cleanser to remove your glitter makeup without irritating your skin.