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The best sparkly eyeshadow is the beauty equivalent of pixie dust. Whether it's a holiday fête, a concert, or any old Tuesday that could use more luster, a sprinkling of sparkle wraps any look in festive magic. Not to mention, a pot (or palette!) of shimmering product is the perfect last-minute beauty gift. After all, a wash of shimmer could be just what your giftee needs to cap off their New Year's Eve ensemble. Speaking of which, have you planned yours?
Ahead, we've rounded up the best sparkly eyeshadow shades, pots, and palettes to burnish a holiday look or simply bring a little more light to your days -- and to your gaze.
"Wearing glitter is an instant mood-lift for anyone, at any age and almost any occasion," says Davy, a self-professed "glitter queen." She encourages her clients to start their sparkle quests by testing out various textures of sparkly shadows, from liquids to creams and powders. This way, they can see which formulations work best for them, and set a baseline for just how much sparkle they want. As for the hue? "The best way to choose a shadow color is to choose a complimentary shade for your eye color," Dahling says. "For green eyes, a nice warm amber, copper, or purple would be great. For blue eyes, I love cool tones like silver. Brown eyes look great with golds."
For sparkly eyeshadow newbies, "Start with a super shimmery neutral eyeshadow or a pressed glitter layered, on top of your everyday eye look," Davy says. For a dramatic look, she suggests using a black, navy, burgundy, or brown liquid or cream shadow all over the lids, then applying a pressed glitter on top. "This will create a layer of depth, or just pure color, underneath the sparkly eyeshadow which will result in a gorgeous, photogenic display of sparkle on your eyelids," she says. "Finish with the best mascara, and that's your look!"