Glitter is for grown-ups too – fact. Indeed, nothing brings my inner makeup magpie more joy than an excuse to crack out the shimmery eye toppers and retro-inspired sparkly glosses. And what, pray tell, offers a better excuse than the festive season? Here are five formulas that I swear will bring you joy this winter.
frank body, Body Shimmer Scrub, Dhs75, SHOP NOW
Has winter got your skin feeling dry? Introducing: frank body’s skin-softening Body Shimmer Scrub – sure to grant silky-smooth skin with each sumptuous slather. Made with sugar, salt and coffee, it buffs away dry skin while ‘glow dust’ and hydrating grapeseed oil bestow a ‘megawatt glow’. Plus, it’s 100% natural, cruelty-free and vegan.
Victoria Beckham Beauty, Lid Lustre, Dhs135, SHOP NOW
Victoria Beckham Beauty’s awe-inspiring Lid Lustre offers a sophisticated spin on sparkle, thanks to its wet-look, creamy, crystal-infused formula that calls on skin-loving squalane and guava leaf extract. Whether used all over the lid for a multidimensional look that looks just like a makeup artist made it, or simply dabbed on your brow bone and inner corner, this is sure to see you through the festive season and way, way beyond.
Tower 28 Beauty, ShineOn Lip Jelly in ‘Magic’, Dhs75, SHOP NOW
Does this lip gloss remind me of a childhood disco? Yes, but that’s exactly why I love it. Absolutely jam-packed with fun sparkles and yet somehow totally wearable, this formula is non-sticky (a welcome difference to the sparkly glosses of my childhood), and brimming with nourishing oils to soothe, protect and condition lips.
Urban Decay, 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eye Pencil in ‘Cuff’, Dhs101, SHOP NOW
The authority on molten formulas, Urban Decay knows just how to bring glitter to your makeup creations. Case in point: their 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eye Pencil in ‘Cuff’. Enabling you to create sharp and precise lines, this sparkle-studded liner is ultra-creamy, totally waterproof, and rich in vitamin E and antioxidants.
Dior, J’adore Gelée d’Or, Dhs368, SHOP NOW
Dior’s luxurious and delicately scented J’adore Gelée d’Or features pearlescent and gold particles to guild skin with a shimmering, satiny finish – accompanied by sumptuous notes of ylang-ylang, damask rose and jasmine in a decadent body gel/fragrance hybrid. I recommend sweeping along collar bones and décolleté for a subtle, irresistible glow.
