16 Glitter Eyeshadow Looks For Party Season

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With party season rapidly approaching, the time to decide on which festive, party-ready makeup look you’re going for has finally arrived.  

There are many traditional trends that come and go when it comes to the festive season, from wearing a bold red lip, to going all out with big, bouncy curls. But one thing we know for sure is that a glitter eyeshadow look makes the cut every year. 

No makeup look says ‘party season’ like a glittery eyeshadow look that catches every compliment and steals the spotlight in every room you enter. Sparkly eyeshadow is more versatile than you think and works well with a variety of skin tones, eye colours, and occasions. Got a Christmas do? Try a glittery eyeshadow look. Festive work party? Add a swipe of shimmery eyeshadow. New Year’s Party? Go for a glistening glitter eyeshadow look. 

Now that you know the vibe, all that you’re missing is some inspo. Lucky for you, we’ve scoured every corner of Instagram to find the best glitter eyeshadow looks to rock during party season. All you need to do is scroll and pick your fave.

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@ashmeredith_ really understood the assignment with this shimmery purple smoky eye. That jade green eyeshadow topper is everything. P.S: you can recreate this look with Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Flakes in Laser Beam!

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Try @glamgram__’s glistening green eyeshadow look to stand out from any crowd. 

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”3. Cold girl makeup “][vc_single_image image=”100082″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FC0OJuVwtLek%2F%3Fimg_index%3D1%20||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][vc_column_text]Is this look from @realmbalichristina not the most stunning and shimmery eyeshadow look you’ve ever seen? Obsessed. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”4. Popping purple “][vc_single_image image=”99946″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FCu9pYkxrLPy%2F%3Fimg_index%3D1%20||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][vc_column_text]

A shimmery purple eyeshadow look is always a win and this eyeshadow look from @michaellashanti is living proof of that. 

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@mollyjacksmakeup’s shimmery semi cut crease is your sign to rock a subtle but sparkly eyeshadow look. 

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Give @saharmova her flowers for this gorgeous soft glam look. We are seriously obsessed.   

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Okay, @snatchedash’s bleached brows and shimmery silver look is a moment. BRB screenshotting!

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@tesschung SNAPPED with this ethereal, multi-chrome look. Unreal. 

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This look from @thais_make_up21 is what you should go for if you want to be the star of the show. *chef’s kiss*

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We can’t stop looking at @be__youtifulx’s shimmery purple shadow. Obsessed. 

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We probably should have gatekept this look from @cdgmakeup because we are in love. 

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Everyone knows that glitter is a must for party season, and @charlottekirkmakeup’s look is a reason why. 

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Go gold and bold with your eyeshadow looks like @looksbysisi did. You won’t regret it!

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Follow @chloeisabellah_’s lead and cover your lids with some glittery goodness because we are truly in awe. 

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”15. 60s glam”][vc_single_image image=”100080″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FCzJ1e1lt7Jj%2F%3Fimg_index%3D1%20||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][vc_column_text]@emmafarrellmakeup’s twinkling twist on a classic 60s eyeshadow look is everything.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”16. Super sultry and sparkly smoky eye”][vc_single_image image=”100081″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FCs3-VhfqSZy%2F%3Fimg_index%3D1%20||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][vc_column_text]We will absolutely be recreating this sparkly, sultry smoky eye from @eshs.aesthetics, and you should too! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Try these:”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”100092″ caption=”BY BEAUTY BAY METAMORPHIC 16 COLOUR PALETTE ” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fp%2Fbeauty-bay%2Fmetamorphic-16-colour-palette%2F||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”100089″ caption=”HALF MAGIC GLITTERPILL EYE PAINT & LINER ” link=”url:%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fp%2Fhalf-magic%2Fglitterpill-eye-paint-and-liner%2Fmicrocosm%2F||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”100093″ caption=”DANESSA MYRICKS BEAUTY MULTICHROME FLAKE TOPPERS ” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fp%2Fdanessa-myricks-beauty%2Fmultichrome-flake-toppers%2F%20||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”100094″ caption=”WITH LOVE COSMETICS PRESSED GLITTER TRIO ” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fp%2Fwith-love-cosmetics%2Fpressed-glitter-trio%2Fsilver-sparks-malibu-gunmetal%2F%20||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”100088″ caption=”ABOUT-FACE FRACTAL GLITTER EYE PAINT ” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fp%2Fabout-face%2Ffractal-glitter-eye-paint%2Ffracture%2F||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”100091″ caption=”LETHAL COSMETICS MAGNETIC™ PRESSED EYESHADOW ” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fp%2Flethal-cosmetics%2Fmagnetic-pressed-eyeshadow%2Fstargaze%2F%20||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”100087″ caption=”KIMCHI CHIC BEAUTY DIAMOND SHARTS CREAM EYESHADOW ” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fp%2Fkimchi-chic-beauty%2Fdiamond-sharts-cream-eyeshadow%2Fmy-stage%2F%20||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”100096″ caption=”LH COSMETICS SPARKL ” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fp%2Flinda-hallberg%2Fsparkl%2Ftease%2F||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”100090″ caption=”THE BEAUTY CROP LIQUID EYESHADOW DUO ” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fp%2Fthe-beauty-crop%2Fliquid-eyeshadow-duo%2Fcinnamon-and-fudge%2F%20||target:%20_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][x2764tech_cta_button text=”Haul all glitter eyeshadows:” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fl%2Fmakeup%2Feyes%2Feyeshadow%2F||target:%20_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]