And since these liners are not only supremely pigmented but also light-catching, they make doing the rest of your makeup a breeze—just add your favorite nude lip color or gloss and let your eyes handle the heavy lifting. But don't worry—to keep your eyes from having a disco ball-level meltdown, I rounded up the best of the megawatt liners that glide on easily, have a crazy-intense payoff, and are guaranteed to make you shimmer all day (and night) long. Use the applicator to apply the product all over your lids or dip a fine tip eyeliner brush to give yourself a fierce cat eye. When it comes time to apply, Dempsey recommends drawing one very strong line of solid glitter then another line to smudge under or over it—depending on if it is your upper or lower eyelid. Whether you’re currently obsessed with “ Euphoria’s” makeup artist’s IG account and feeling inspired by the glitter eye makeup, or experimenting with your next virtual party look, here is what you need to know before you shine on.

Sure, the sparkles are insanely pretty, and yes, all that bling around your eyes will obviously look amazing in your holiday selfies, but that's when they're quick to turn on you. Because layer on too much, or use the wrong formula, and your entire look can go from cute and cultured to kindergarten craft project in seconds. Apply your regular mascara as you normally would, then swipe on two or three coats of Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Vinyl Couture in “I’m the Endless” to transform your lashes into a sparkly statement. When applying glitter liner, La' Pearl recommends using the tip of the brush along the upper edge of your eyelid as though you are outlining the eyelid. Remember: Be sure that the glitter you are using is not craft glitter, but if for some reason that is what you were using, rinse thoroughly with warm water and seek medical help if needed.It’s best to do one eye at a time because if you do both at the same time you wouldn’t be able to properly clean the glitter off if you aren’t able to see exactly where the particles are going. This is not to say that glitter eyeliner is off the table, but you definitely want to be more mindful of what kind of formula you use.

While decals are not makeup per se, it is a convenient way to quickly rock the glittery look without committing to makeup application.

You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. According to the American Optometric Association, glitter-based powders and shadows have tiny particles in them that can aggravate your eyes and the FDA’s guidelines regarding glitter in cosmetics can be difficult to decipher.