There are a lot of people who use glitter on their eye area, even though glitter is usually not recommended when worn on or near the eyes. I wanted to share with you how I add glitter to my looks that I’ve found to be safe for me. For this look, I used MAC Pro Glitter in “Gold” (although note that MAC’s packaging states that glitter should be kept entirely clear from your eye area).

After applying all of my eyeshadow, I add glitter securely to my lid by first placing some MAC Pro Eyeliner Mixing Medium on my pointer finger and dabbing it lightly on my lid. Then I pick up some glitter with my ring finger and apply it on top of the mixing medium on my lid. The MAC Pro Eyeliner Mixing Medium holds the glitter in place very well and it dries quickly, so it doesn’t take long to add some last minute sparkle to your look!

EYES
- MAC Paint Pot in “Soft Ochre” (entire lid)
- MAC E/S in “Amber Lights” (lower lid)
- MAC E/S in “Flip” (inner corner and tear duct)
- MAC E/S in “Mystery” (outer V; blend along outer half of crease)
- MAC E/S in “Brulé” (highlight)
- MAC Pro Glitter in “Gold” (apply with MAC Pro Eyeliner Mixing Medium)
- MAC Pro Chromaline in “Black Black” (upper lash line; wing out the ends)
- MAC Eye Kohl in “Smolder” (lower waterline)
- MAC Prep + Prime Lash (top and bottom lashes)
- MAC Plush Lash Mascara (top and bottom lashes)

CHEEKS
- Benefit Bronzing Powder in “Hoola” (contour)
- MAC Pro Powder Blush in “Devil” (on apples)

LIPS
- MAC L/S in “Fresh Salmon”

A great alternative to applying loose glitter with MAC Pro Eyeliner Miixing Medium is to use one of the Urban Decay Heavy Metal glitter products — either the glitter eyeliner or glitter gel. If you use the glitter eyeliner, just brush some glitter on top of your lid. If you use the glitter gel, apply a small amount to your ring finger and lightly pat the gel where desired — make sure you do a thin layer so that it can dry faster and avoid creasing your eyeshadow.