How to Apply Body Glitter
From shimmering shoulders to a full glitter chest piece, here's how to apply body glitter so it looks amazing and lasts through hours of dancing.
What You'll Need
- Biodegradable cosmetic glitter: fine or medium for all-over shimmer, chunky for impact
- Aloeha! aloe vera gel or Glitter Fix Gel
- A large, fluffy brush
How to Apply Body Glitter: Step by Step
- Prep your skin. Start with clean, dry skin. Avoid lotions and oils, as glitter sticks better to bare skin.
- Apply a thin layer of gel to your collarbones, shoulders, arms or chest.
- Press on the glitter. Use a large brush to dust glitter over the gel, then pat gently so it grips.
- Layer sizes. Add chunky glitter on top of fine for extra dimension.
- Let it dry for a minute, then tap off any loose flakes.
Body Glitter Ideas
- Glitter shoulders: a sweep of medium glitter catches the light beautifully
- Collarbone highlight: fine glitter along the collarbones for a subtle glow
- Chest piece: go bold with super chunky glitter
Body Glitter Tips
- For long, sweaty days, Glitter Fix Gel gives a stronger hold than aloe vera gel.
- Find more fixative options in our glitter fixatives guide.
