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Goodbye matte and hello shimmer! This August we're ditching our dull, matte makeup and skincare products for something that will give us a little bit of glow. Or, if you're lucky, a little bit of sparkle.
Shimmery products are all the rage this summer because they add a luminous and youthful element to your everyday beauty routine. Whether you put on a pink glittery eyeshadow or a lip gloss with extra shine, you can easily incorporate shimmer into your look. They're great for any summer occasion but are especially great for festivals and events that require a little bit of umph. Shimmery products allow you to take your makeup routine from 0 to 100 with little to no effort.
We've been loving a variety of shimmery beauty products here at Gazette Gal, and we've put together a list of some of our favorites to help you find the perfect products without stress.
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Starting your beauty routine with a glowy or shimmery base is one of the easiest ways to elevate your look. Whether you decide to start with a serum or primer, whichever product you choose will help you achieve the perfect glow.
If you choose to use a serum, chances are you won't even need to put on makeup to achieve a glow. Your skin will do it naturally. Whereas, if you choose to start with a primer, you may need to put on a little bit of makeup to help give your skin a shimmery look. My go-to product for a good base is the Glossier Futuredew because it can be used on its own as a serum or it can be used as a primer. It's a versatile product that will have your skin glowing for days!
Highlighter is a great and effective way to add some shimmer to your beauty routine. Nowadays, highlighter comes in stick form which makes it easy to take on the go. You can just swipe it on without having to worry about using your fingers or having a brush on hand. Whether you are adding some shine to the tip of your nose or your cheekbones, highlighter is the perfect shimmery product to add to your makeup collection.
My favorite highlighter is the Glow Face Palette by Dior because there are four amazing color options. This palette makes it easy to elevate all aspects of the highlighting process. It can be used on all areas of the face and adds a little something extra other than your traditional white highlight.
Using eyeshadow to brighten up your makeup look is not only easy, but it's also fun. When shopping for eyeshadow, the options are limitless, especially with how many forms it comes in now. You can achieve the perfect sparkly eye with liquid or solid eyeshadow. We love having a variety of colors and forms on hand to mix and match to achieve the best eye look.
My absolute favorite eyeshadow is the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick. These sticks don't just look gorgeous and apply perfectly, they are also convenient. If you didn't prepare to do a full eye look before you left the house, you can throw a caviar stick in your bag just in case. You can just draw the color on and blend it in with your finger! How easy is that?
If you thought the appeal of shimmery lip gloss was left behind in the days of Lip Smackers, think again. Shimmery lip products are back and better than ever. While they may not smell like cotton candy or your favorite soda anymore, they come in a variety of colors from pink, to brown to even blue. Using a shimmery lip product might be just the thing to add to your routine. Whether you need something extra to add to your lips, or you're looking for the perfect gloss to layer with, choosing something with a little bit of glitter is always a good idea.
I've been obsessed with the Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oil by Gisou because not only does it look beautiful, but it also keeps your lips looking and feeling healthy. The shimmer in this lip oil is super subtle which makes it great to throw on bare lips or over top of your favorite lip combo for a little extra something.
