Face painting supplies
Cosmetic Glitter, Sparkles and Gems
Cosmetic glitter, sparkles and gems are the finishing touch that turns a good design into a memorable one. Loose glitter can be puffed or brushed onto damp paint, glitter gels add sparkle in one swipe, and adhesive gems give a raised jewel effect on crowns, hearts and unicorn horns. A little cosmetic glitter on the high points of a design takes only seconds and makes it shine in photos.
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Bling Collection - Classic Edition
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Bling Collection - Frozen Edition
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Bling Collection - Halloween Edition
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Bling Collection - Easter Edition
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Mehron Metallic Pigment Powder - Copper
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Mehron Metallic Pigment Powder - Lavender
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Mehron Metallic Pigment Powder - Rose Gold
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Mehron Metallic Pigment Powder - Silver
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Bling Box - Fun Pack
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Bling Box - Under the Sea Edition
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Bling Box - Halloween Edition
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Heart Face Art Cosmetic Glue 7ml
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TAG Cosmetic Glitter Pack - Crystal 6 x 15ml
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TAG Empty Puffer/Squirt Bottle
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TAG Glitter Tattoo Kit - Christmas
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TAG Glitter Tattoo Kit - Halloween
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TAG Body Art Glitter Tattoo Kit - Party
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Vivid Glitter Gleam Glitter Palette - Vivid Dream
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Vivid Glitter Gleam Glitter Palette - Lets Party
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Vivid Glitter Gleam Glitter Palette - Brilliant
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Sparkle Fix Kit - Mini
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TAG Puff Glitter 60ml Puffer Bottle - Holographic Gold
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Sparkle Fix Kit - Grande
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TFPS Cosmetic Glitter pot
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Sparkle Fix Kit - Classic
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MYO Bling - Dinosaur Discs
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MYO Bling - Peppa Pig Discs
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MYO Bling - Black Cats
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MYO Bling - Holographic Snowflakes
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Buying guide
About Cosmetic Glitter, Sparkles and Gems
The formats, and when each one earns its place
- Loose glitter in pots and puffer bottles. Puffers are the fastest option in a queue: one squeeze over a design that is still tacky and it sticks where the paint is.
- Crème and gel glitters hold the glitter in a base, so it goes exactly where you put it and nowhere else. Best for cheekbones, collarbones and anything close to the eyes.
- Chunky festival glitter uses large flakes that read from a distance, for shoulders, hair parts and festival looks.
- Liquid glitter brushes on as a shimmer wash over a finished face.
- Biodegradable glitter for councils, schools and events that have moved away from plastic glitter.
Gems, bling and glitter tattoos
More than a third of this range is loose gems, and gems do something glitter cannot. One well placed cluster at the corner of the eye turns a simple design into a photograph the parents keep. Our make your own bling sheets let you build reusable clusters in advance, which is how experienced painters keep a queue moving. Glitter tattoo kits are a different offer again, with stencils and body adhesive, and they earn well at markets because the tattoo lasts for days.
Making it stay on
Glitter needs something to grip. Press it into paint that is still slightly damp, or put down a cosmetic glue or gel base on bare skin first. Press, do not rub. Near the eyes, choose a gel or crème format rather than loose glitter. And never use craft glitter from a stationery shop on skin, whatever a video tells you: the cut edges are not made for faces.
See also TAG glitter and bio glitter, our own glitter and gems range, and our guide to glitter and the environment.
Buy Cosmetic Glitter, Sparkles and Gems online in Australia
Shop Cosmetic Glitter, Sparkles and Gems at The Face Paint Shop, Australia’s largest face paint warehouse, supplying face painters since 2006. Enjoy free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $115, earn Paint Points on every order, or visit our shop at 1/1 Sherwood Court, Wantirna South, Melbourne, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 11am to 2pm.