New beauty launches showcase the staying power of glitter

Holiday collections by a few buzzy beauty brands, including Kim Kardashian's line, show that the glitter makeup trend has not lost its sparkle.

Ultralight Beams
Entrepreneur and social media queen Kim Kardashian has been disrupting the makeup business ever since she launched her ‘KKW Beauty' brand earlier this year, and the star was back on form over the weekend, as fans clamored to get hold of her new ‘Ultralight Beams' powders and glosses. The new line comprises five shimmery loose powders that can be worn alone or mixed with water for a super pigmented look, and five high-shine glosses designed to be worn over lipstick or alone. The color scheme focuses on dazzling metallic gold, copper and bronze hues.


Shimmer & Glow
After weeks of teasing, Stila finally released its new ‘Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow' series last month, and the collection was certainly worth the wait. The shiny, iridescent shadows come in 11 different shades, ranging from cranberry and rose gold to more futuristic lilac and aqua colors.

Liquilust 007
Celebrity makeup artist and founder of her own eponymous cult beauty brand Pat McGrath put her own spin on the current trend for all things shimmery in November with the introduction of LiquiLust 007 by Pat McGrath Labs. The six-shade collection features liquid lipsticks, as well as two ‘Crystalline Micro-Fine Pigments' to add glitter and texture, and two ‘Clear Vinyl Glosses' for an extra-sparkly finish.