What’s your favorite glittery eyeshadow that doesn’t have fall out? Is there such a thing?
I really liked Bobbi Brown’s Black Sparkle, which had minimal fall out; I can’t remember one that doesn’t have ANY fall out, but I feel like there is/was a shade I liked… but I am not remembering at all.
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I’ve never used a glitter shadow that has no fall out! For me, it comes down to whether or not I like the shade, and the texture. Fallout isn’t a big issue to me, but grittiness is!
So I’ll say my favorite glitter shadow is UD’s Sidecar from the Naked palette. I find the fallout to be minimal (when patted on), and no grittiness!
I didn’t know the Naked Palette had glitter shadows!! Is this new? I thought it was more just a collection of super shimmery eyeshadows.
I love Sidecar too but found it had a LOT of fallout. I would be amazed when I’d see gals on youtube applying it like it was no problem because for me, it’s been a big issue! Great colour though.
i have the same problems with sidecar!!! is there anyone who can tell us how to apply this without looking like princess sparkle all over the face?!?!
funny and honestly, I dont get fallout from sidecar…or many UD glitter shadows for that matter. It must be the brushes I use….I just dont have a problem like everyone else.
I don’t think a glitter eyeshadow without fallout exists.
Chanel’s Illusion d’ombre! I have the black sparkly one (mirifique) and it has almost no fall out at all.
stila jewel palette
not sure if it counts – I LOVE sidecar by urban decay but i can’t stand the glittery fall out :((( big bummer.
Sugarpill Chromalusts, yo.
I can’t say that I found ANY glittery eyeshadow without fall out, which is the reason I tend to stay away from them. I use very shimmery or metallic shadows for extra impact, this way I don’t have to clean up my whole face after doing my eye makeup.
Yes, there is such a thing. Sonia Kashuk eyeshadow quads – apply with a slightly wet brush by patting it over regular eye shadow for a lovely stay-put glittery shimmer.
Probably Too Faced Glamazon. It too might have minimal fall-out but I’ve never experienced it. It’s a gorgeous colour too.
Urban Decay’s Bordello & Money from BOS3!! (love <3)
Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Mirifique! I was so impressed with how the sparkle showed up. I’ve been use to shades like Black tied which is meh.
Sephora has an amazing tool for glitter application, it’s a “glitter brush” — basically it’s a regular brush handle, with a soft rubbery spatula on the end. I love this tool and use it every time I want to wear a glittery shadow or pigment, because even dry it tends not to pick up so much product that a bunch of it ends up becoming fallout. It works really well wet too; I’ve used it with Illamasqua’s pigments wet and it worked amazingly well. Plus it’s really super easy to clean. So if you are frustrated with trying different brushes for (especially loose) glitters, I think you might benefit from trying out the Sephora glitter brush 🙂
I just got this glitter applicator last week and I can FINALLY wear Maui Wowie. It really does work. Strangely, though, this “brush” (it’s really a silicone “wedge”) isn’t shown on Sephora’s website!
I tried to get one of these at my Sephora the other day and they had put them on clearance and didn’t have any more 🙁 I have been using the Tarina Tarantino sparkle city glitters those are fun they have fall out as your putting them on but easily removed with a big eyeshadow brush and I also use Too Face glitter glue primer.
I feel like I’ve seen similar “brushes” at drugstores and Walmart. Check there if you can’t find the Sephora one.
mac beauty marked or nars night breed, but i wouldnt say it gives much glitter either
Do glitter eyeshadows without any fall out actually exist?
TWO FACED EXOTIC single eyeshadows they are amazing, i cant believe theyre so underrated and ignored, theyre so unique and beautiful i love poison orchid, violet femme, and midnight purple one…the glitter in them is so fine like a reflects they stay on! theyre prbably my all time favorite shadows they came out this year and i dont know gurus and bloggers dont review them!
also, sephora’s moonbaked shadow trios are amazing as well! i know sephora gets a bad rep for their brand prdocuts but they have been reformulating them this past year and i am so impressed i am in love with their moonbaked trios theyre phenominal
Everything I’ve tried has fallout, but right now I’m digging the Urban Decay Stardust eyeshadows! I guess there’s a fair amount of fallout to deal with sometimes, but I’ve come to expect it… It’s nice to read other people’s answers on this one, because glitter eyeshadow is a tricky one.
The Bobbi Brown Metallic Cream shadows are very glittery and really no fall out at all on me, nor creasing nor fading. Some are quite sheer though.
Another vote for Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Mirifique!
urban decay stardusts
I agree! Chanel’s Illusion D’ombre
poison orchid from too faced is incredible, so pretty and NO fallout at all
My favourite glittery shadow with no fall out is Bobbi Brown Cream Shadow in Galaxy! It’s dark grey and has tons of sparkle, and absolutely the best staying power I’ve ever found!
My fav brand to wear, since I love glitter, is Urban Decay! Has few fall out, depends on the application.
Chanel’s Illusion D’ombre for sure!
UD Goddess. I’m still scratching my head trying to figure out why they can do it with electric blue glitter, but not gold or silver.