Beauty Trends

This Unexpected Glitter Trend Is Here To Stay

Ever since Gigi Hadid graced the Fendi runway with a glittering, outer-space pout, the beauty world’s collective obsession with glitter has been spark(l)ed. Bold and beautiful, this trend is not for shrinking violets – a glitter lip demands attention so, will you be brave enough to work the latest trend? 

Like you’ve been gorging on glitter-dust doughnuts, your lips should be evenly coated with sprinkles. To recreate Naomi’s chic, sophisticated lip look (seen below), prep your pout with stay-put liquid lipstick – we swear by Huda Beauty’s kiss-resistant {Liquid Mattes} – then while the colour’s still just tacky, dip a dampened cotton bud in shimmer and roll all over the lips until they’re evenly coated.

Violet Voss’s {Sparkles} come in three grades – {Sophisticated}, {Super} and max-impact {Disco Ball}. We *HEART* the {Super Sparkles} in ‘Rose Glitter’ (the ruby slippers of the make up world), but try a light dusting of ‘Lily’, ‘Electric Coraline’ or ‘Champagne Kisses’ for a truly dazzling effect.

Or, if you’re looking for dancefloor drama, lace your lips with Beauty Bakerie’s micro-fine {Sprinkles} – the ‘Purple’ ones are perfect when you’re feeling Grace Jones-esque. Just prep your pout with {Sprinkles Glue}, then pack with pigment for a lip look that rivals the disco lights.

Want something a little less outré? Metallic {lipstick} is the perfect ‘halfway house’. Beauty Bakerie’s {Metallic Lip Whips} come in a spectrum of stunning colours and will. not. budge until you want them to. Or try one of Jouer’s limited edition {Anniversary Long-Wear Lip Crèmes}. We’re in love with ‘Cayanne’ – a bold glitter-flecked shade that’s guaranteed to mesmerise.

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Verity Douglas

Verity Douglas

Content Editor

Verity is our Content Editor and a Cult Beauty veteran. Currently on maternity leave, raising Cult Beauty’s honorary ‘word nerd’, Tabitha, she speaks fluent ‘beauty’ and loves nothing more than the marriage of language and lip balm (and cleanser and candles… ad infinitum). Nothing can stop her from quoting Nancy Mitford, treating herself to yet another Bella Freud candle for her desk or buying that pilgrim-esque collared or heavily fringed outfit she’s been eyeing. You can trust her to debunk widespread beauty myths and dispense invaluable advice with ease…