So let’s talk glitter — specifically MAC Reflects Antique Gold Glitter.
Oooh, girl!
Wait — before you put that palm up and say, “No, Karen [INSERT SASSY JENNY-FROM-THE-BLOCK HEAD TWITCH HERE]. I don’t do glitter,” let me just say that this glitter is one of the best afternoon pick-me-ups.
Better than green tea or coffee even. Scout’s honor. 🙂
Like, this afternoon, I was feeling really run down and kind of blah. I took this shimmery loose glitter out around 2 and patted a little on top of my lids. Yup, directly on top of the smokey brown eye makeup I was already wearing.
BOOM! I go from “meh” to “Vegas, b*tches!” in 2.5 seconds, thanks to this turbo-charged jar of sparkling happiness.
I mean, yeah, there’s a ton of loose glitter out there, but some of it is downright frightening! — at least I think so, especially when the chunks are gargantuan and the colors are straight-up cray.
Sure, there’s a time and place for makeup looks like that, but they aren’t exactly easy to regularly work into the average makeup routine.
But with Reflects Antique Gold’s super pretty, taupe-y bronzed golden glitter, you totally can. The color itself, and the fantastically fine flecks, make it surprisingly refined.
I mean, it’s not every day you run into a taupe-y, shimmery, bronzy gold glitter you can pat on top of a neutral eye look and be like, “YES!” It looks really expensive, like what Cleopatra could have worn back in the day.
Seriously, these pictures do not do it justice (I tried though!). It’s so much sparklier in real life. You really have to see it shimmering and shining on your lids, and when you blink, it’s otherworldly.
I don’t do anything fancy when I wear it. Just pat it in the center of my lids on top of whatever (usually neutral) eye look I happen to be wearing. It’s that easy. A little on your finger, and pat, pat, pat directly on your lids. You could also use a glitter glue if you have trouble getting loose glitter to stay put (Too Faced makes one I like, but I’m usually too lazy and skip it).
As we move toward spring and summer, please keep Antique Gold in mind. It’s a blast to have around. When the weather warms up, I think that’s the best time to be adventurous with shinier, sparklier finishes. You could wear it on top of your favorite metallic gold, bronze or brown eyeshadow, too, and both cream or powders would work. Then do a couple coats of mascara and BAM! — sultry summer siren. Ooh-lah-lah! 🙂
Reflects Antique Gold Glitter is available now at MAC counters and online at maccosmetics.com.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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This look is gorgeous on you! Love the makeup you’ve been doing lately.
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Wow!! This look is stunning. I feel like running to the computer and ordering that glitter right away.
P.S. what are you wearing on your lips?
Looks really expensive and you paired it very Karen! Love the shade 🙂
Definitely one of my fav glitters from MAC. I just love the bling that it brings in an otherwise softer look. Love it a lot.
Love the way you styled this look…smoky eye, bling, and plain white T. I’m so on board. I was craving grilled cheese today too. But couldn’t settle on what kind of cheese to use. So my belly is still not satisfied.
Wow Karen you are really rocking this look!!! Your foundation really looks phenomenal also!! So you mind if I ask what you are wearing for your base?Thank you !!
The whole look looks great!
Wow, you look sooo great, J.Lo Style, and i love J.Lo Glow 🙂 amazing look, Karen! Xo Babsi
Hi Karen,
Hope you’re having an amazing Friday so far. I was wondering if you could please film a tutorial on this look…I’m curious to know how you get Mulch to show up with such intensity on your lids. Despite wearing the NARS primer underneath and being a similar skintone to yourself (but more olive) Mulch wears as a sort of sheer shadow not that much darker than my skintone.
Thanks so much!
Lmao your posts always make me hungry! You rock the hungry face very well lol. I love every bit of this look! You look like a golden goddess!
You look A M A Z I N G!! well done Karen!!
This is a product I have been hearing about for year, but I still haven’t tried! It looks absolutely gorgeous, though.
I love this look – so sexy (despite the grilled cheese thoughts! lol)
You look perfect.
I wish I looked that f’n good when I was thinking about a cheese sandwich! LMAO- I almost got close yesterday when the chef downstairs saved me a rueben. Long story but they sell out fast and I made a comment after missing one for the second time, “I guess it’s PEANUT BUTTER AGAIN!” THis cutie patootie pulled one out from the side yesterday and said,”I saved one for you, no PB today.” I think I’m in love…
So pretty! Love this look. I bet if you sprayed Fix + on the brush first, that would also help keep it in place (although I’d probably have to take up the glitter off my hand instead of dipping the brush and winding up with a ton of product!). 🙂
Hehe, if it glitters, I’m so there! 😀
I love the colour of this gold – the antique feel makes it really elegant (as opposed to some true yellow golds, which can be a bit in your face for some applications).
Got to try this!! Saddle and Mulch are my staples. This would makea great look for a night out during the sultry summer!!