Easy Beauty Upgrade: 5 Ways to Use Shimmer

Friday, 02 December 2011 00:00 Written by Savvy Girl

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There's something about holiday festivities that make us want to punch up the effort on our appearance. Not a full on head-to-toe Glamour Shots® makeover, just a little...you know...sparkle. Good news, savvy sisters, shimmer is a budget-friendly, versatile product that can add zest to your favorite beauty goods as easily as salt and peppering your favorite dish. PLUS! As an added bonus, it can actually lift a sallow, sun-deprived winter complexion and help you look fresher. Holla! Here are 5 easy ways to use shimmer, but be careful not to OD on it, just pick one feature to brighten at a time.

Get the Look:

Dust a little shimmer on the apples of your cheeks over your blush for a little cheeky glow.
Turn a shimmer-free lipgloss into a shimmereeey lipgloss by dabbing a little on your lower lip after you gloss and smush lips together.
Dust a little shimmer on your decolletage, shoulders or collarbone for a little St. Tropez pizazz
Rub your eyeshadow applicator (or a Q-tip if you don't want to contaminate) into eye shadow, followed by shimmer powder for a blended shimmer look.
Add a little loose shimmer powder to your foundation or moisturizer and blend on face for an all-over glow.

Get the Goods:

Savvy: The Balm Shimmer Overshadow, $15 at sephora.com
Splurge: Laura Mercier Loose Setting & Loose Shimmer Powders, $34 at bergdorfgoodman.com
Save: Ulta Shimmer Powder, $2.99 at ulta.com
The Brush: The Balm Mini Kabuki Brush, $12 at sephora.com