Body Glitter
This is the full Stargazer glitter range for skin: loose shakers, glitter gel, stars and shapes, plus the fixing products that keep them where you put them. All of it is cosmetic grade and made in our UK workshop, which is a different thing from craft glitter sold for card-making. The shaker glitters, the Glitter Stars and the fixing products are vegan. If you're buying body glitter for a festival, a club night or Halloween, a shaker and a fixing gel will cover most of what you want to do.
Choosing and wearing face and body glitter
Fine, chunky, confetti and shapes
The Face Glitter shaker is the one most people start with, and there are forty shades in it, covering neon UV, hologram, pastel, Plush, Glitzy and Starlight. Chunky Face Glitter is large flake, so it reads as separate pieces of sparkle rather than an overall shimmer, and it holds up better under a phone flash. Confetti Face Glitter mixes flake sizes in one pot. If you want a recognisable outline, the Shapes Face Glitter Shaker comes as hearts, butterflies, moons, smileys, triangles and letters, and Glitter Stars are exactly that, in six colours. Everything here is cosmetic grade and safe on face, body, hair and nails.
How long body glitter actually lasts
Loose glitter on bare dry skin starts moving within the hour. Anything you want to keep for a whole night needs something underneath it. The Quick Drying Glitter Fix Gel goes on with its sponge applicator, you press glitter into it, and it holds through heat and dancing. The Mixing Medium does a similar job differently, turning loose glitter or pigment into a spreadable paste you can put on with a brush. Neither will survive a swim, and neither is meant to. Both come off with soap and warm water, and you will still be finding stray flakes two days later, which is glitter for you.
Is cosmetic glitter safe on skin?
Cosmetic grade means the glitter has been cut and coated for use on skin, and that is what everything on this page is. Craft glitter from a stationery shop has not been, and the edges on it are why people end up with irritated skin after a party. Ours is cruelty free and we have been making it in the UK since 1979. The shaker glitters, the Glitter Stars and the fixing products are vegan. For the eye area specifically, use the Face Glitter Gel, which is formulated to go around the eyes and needs no primer or adhesive under it.
Glitter in hair and on nails
Glitter Hair Spray is the quickest route to glitter hair. It goes on from the can and washes out with normal shampoo. If you would rather use loose glitter, work a little clear gel through damp hair and shake Face Glitter over the roots and lengths, then leave it to set before you touch it. On nails, shake glitter over polish while it is still tacky and seal it with a clear topcoat. In all three cases, tip a small amount onto the back of your hand first and pick it up from there, rather than aiming the pot at yourself and hoping.
If you are buying for a specific weekend, the festival glitter collection narrows this down to what holds up in a field. The biodegradable glitter range swaps plastic film for rayon if that matters to you. Glitter shakers gathers every loose pot we make into one place, and festival makeup adds the neon and UV colour that usually goes around it.
Face Glitter FAQ
How to remove face glitter?
- As the glitter is usually held to the face with a light gel or wax using warm water and soap should be enough to remove the glitter. If the glitter is applied with a stronger gel then you can use an oil-based makeup remover.
What is glitter made of?
- Glitters are made of colour plastic sheets that are ground into small shimmering particles. Biodegradable glitter is made from Rayon or other more natural ingredients.
How glitter is made?
- Glitter is made by cutting thin sheets of various materials into tiny, reflective particles. These materials can include plastics, metals, and glass. The sheets are then coated with pigments and adhesives to create a wide range of colors and finishes, from matte to holographic, enhancing their sparkle and versatility in cosmetics, crafts, and decorations.
What is the difference between cosmetic glitter and other glitters?
- Cosmetic glitter is specifically designed for use on the face, body, and hair, making it safe for skin contact. It’s made from non-toxic materials, often using finer particles with rounded edges to prevent irritation. Cosmetic glitter is also regulated for safety, ensuring it won’t cause harm when used near sensitive areas like the eyes. Regular craft glitter, on the other hand, is made from larger, sharper particles and materials like metal or plastic, which are not intended for use on the skin. It can cause irritation or injury, especially if it comes into contact with the eyes or mouth. For beauty purposes, always opt for cosmetic-grade glitter.