Loose Glitter

Shine at your next party

Glitter is the perfect finishing touch for any costume. At Costumalia, glitter is one of the most popular products for completing party and fancy dress make-up looks.

Why use glitter in your costume make-up?

Here are a few reasons why glitter should be part of your next costume look:

• Add light and colour to your face and body.
• Enhance the theme of your character, whether it is a fairy, superhero, witch or unicorn.
• Give any party make-up look a more eye-catching and special finish.

Glitter is also quick and safe to apply. You can choose from gel, loose powder, spray or adhesive formats to suit different skin types and styles.

Tutorial: how to apply glitter gel step by step

If you have chosen glitter gel, follow these simple steps for a long-lasting and striking finish:

• Prepare your skin. Clean and moisturise the area where you will apply the glitter, but make sure the skin is dry before starting.
• Apply a base if desired. You can use a little petroleum jelly or a specialist primer if you want the glitter to stay in place even longer, although glitter gels usually already have a strong adhesive base.
• Apply the gel with your fingers or a brush. Take a small amount of product and gently dab it onto the skin. You can use your fingers or a silicone brush.
• Create sparkling shapes and highlights. Apply glitter to cheeks, eyelids, temples, collarbones or anywhere you want to stand out. You can create gradients, lines or shapes depending on your costume design.
• Allow it to dry. Wait a few seconds for the gel to set before continuing with the rest of your make-up or adding accessories.
• Remove with make-up remover. At the end of the day, use an oil-based or bi-phase make-up remover to remove any glitter without rubbing the skin.

Children love glitter

Glitter for children is a fun and safe option for fancy dress costumes. Kids love seeing their cheeks and hands sparkle, and it quickly becomes part of the fun. For parents, glitter is an easy way to complete princess, superhero, animal or fantasy costumes without complicated make-up.

Face gems and themed glitter accessories

Face gems are easy to apply and create an impressive result in seconds. We offer both universal designs and themed options such as:

• Harry Potter: lightning bolts, magical crests and stars.
• Batman: bat symbols and dark glitter effects.
• Fortune teller or gypsy styles: arabesque shapes, gold tones and red gems.
• Captain Marvel: metallic stars and cosmic details.
• Unicorn and mermaid: pastel shades, pearlescent finishes and iridescent effects.

Combined with our glitter gels or loose glitter powders, these face gems will make your costume sparkle even more.