Makeup
How To Shimmer Makeup Trend

How To Recreate The Shimmer Makeup Trend This Winter

By Franchesca Villar - 21 hours ago

When it comes to makeup trends, shimmer is having its moment, and let’s be honest, winter is the perfect time to shine (literally). It’s not just about a sparkly eyeshadow, either. From glowing skin to glossy lips, shimmer makeup can be sprinkled throughout your whole routine to give you that festive, party-ready vibe.

It’s all over runways, dominating social media, and glowing on every red carpet, so now’s the time to give it a go. With the sparkle of the season already in the air, why not let your makeup join the celebration?

Step 1: Prep for a radiant base

Every good glow starts with great skin, so kick things off by cleansing and moisturising. Hydration is key to keeping your base smooth and radiant. Once your skin is prepped, grab an illuminating primer.

This little wonder creates a lit-from-within effect that pairs perfectly with shimmer. For foundation, choose a dewy or satin-finish formula - nothing too matte. You want your skin to catch the light like freshly fallen snow.

Here are our top picks for an illuminating primer:

Stila Stay All Day 10-In-1 Illuminating Skin Veil

£36.00 £36.64 (2% off)

This multitasking marvel is like bottled radiance for your skin. The lightweight formula smooths, hydrates, and evens out your complexion, leaving it with a soft, luminous glow. It works as a base for makeup or worn alone, it’s your shortcut to looking effortlessly radiant all day long.

Hello Sunday The Illuminating One Glow Primer SPF 50

£22.00 £23.00 (5% off)

Glow and protect in one simple step with this illuminating primer. Packed with SPF 50, it shields your skin from harmful UV rays while giving you a radiant, lit-from-within finish. It’s the perfect prep to keep your makeup fresh and your skin glowing when you want to recreate the shimmer makeup trend during the day.

ICONIC London Prep Set Glow Spray

£22.00 £24.30 (10% off)

Meet your makeup’s new best friend, a hydrating mist that gives your skin a gorgeous, dewy glow. Infused with light-reflecting particles, this spray preps your skin and sets your makeup for a luminous finish. A quick spritz is all you need to look fresh and glowing, morning to night.

Step 2: Shimmery eyes to steal the spotlight

Eyes are the easiest place to dive into the shimmer trend. Think metallics, jewel tones, and soft glitters, essentially anything that sparkles. Blend a shimmer eyeshadow shade across your lids and don’t forget to pop a lighter one in your inner corners for that wide-awake, glowing look.

Want to turn up the drama for an evening event with a shimmer eye makeup look? Add eyeliner or create a subtle smokey effect with darker metallics. It’s the perfect excuse to let your eyes do all the talking.

Here are our top picks for shimmery lids:

Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow

£25.00 £25.49 (2% off)

Add instant sparkle to your look with this dazzling liquid eyeshadow. The lightweight, buildable formula glides on effortlessly, delivering maximum glitter payoff without fallout. A winner for festive nights or just when you fancy a touch of glam, it’s a shimmer lover’s dream.

Charlotte Tilbury Eyes To Mesmerise Cream Eyeshadow

£25.83 £27.57 (7% off)

Velvety and oh-so-glamorous, this cream eyeshadow adds a sophisticated shimmer we all know and love Charlotte Tilbury for to your lids. Its creamy texture blends like a dream, creating a soft, glowing finish in seconds. It has a quick, fuss-free application, and is your shortcut to mesmerising eyes.

Pat McGrath Labs FetishEYES Longwear Liquid Eyeshadow

£48.00

This high-impact liquid eyeshadow brings bold shimmer with a weightless feel. With its longwear formula, your look stays flawless from day to night without creasing or smudging.

Step 3: Highlighting for a winter glow

Highlighter is your best mate for this winter shimmer makeup trend. Dust it on your cheekbones, brow bones, and Cupid’s bow to catch the light in all the right places. Picking the right shade is an absolute must, golds and peaches for warmer tones, silvers and pinks for cooler ones. For an extra pop, layer a cream or liquid highlighter under a powder one.

Here are our top picks for dazzling highlighters:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow Kit

£37.85 £42.00 (10% off)

Get your glow on with this versatile highlighter palette featuring four stunning shades that cover all of your illuminating needs. The buttery formula melts into the skin, delivering a radiant finish, mix and match the shades to customise your glow, from subtle luminosity to a blinding highlight.

ICONIC London Illuminator Drops

£28.00 £32.00 (13% off)

Turn up the glow with these cult-favourite illuminator drops that are pure liquid radiance. A little goes a long way, blend onto cheekbones, brow bones, or even mix with foundation for an all-over luminous finish.

Maybelline Face Studio Chrome Extreme Highlighter

£8.04

This highlighter brings next-level intensity for a metallic, chrome-like glow. The powder formula glides on effortlessly, creating a striking finish that catches the light beautifully.

Recreating the shimmer makeup trend has never been easier with our tips and tricks, along with some handy product recommendations that will bring out your glowiest self. Check out our beauty discounts to discover more glow-boosting bits and recreate your ultimate shimmer.

Written by Franchesca Villar

With a love for all things beauty, Franchesca is a skilled beauty content and copywriter with expert knowledge of all of the latest beauty trends. She loves perfecting her bouncy blow-out routine (no matter how time-consuming), is on the eternal hunt for the best glow-boosting product, and is a lip-gloss addict.