Body Glitter is the best way to give your outfit an added sparkle. Use it for festivals, concerts, or even just for a night out. With so many different shimmers and shines available on the market, it’s hard to know what to choose from!
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Do you want to create a bold and vibrant sparkle or a more subtle shimmer? On our list, we’ve included the best gel-based glitters, dust-based glitters, and even a glitter spray to give you a variety of options.
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For glitters that are dust based, you can use petroleum jelly or your favorite primer to get them to stick. Gel-based glitters are great because they tend to hold on their own, but you can’t control the sparkle levels like you can with dush or spray. Body glitter spray is super quick and easy to apply, but it’s a tad trickier to apply to your face. That being said, keep in mind your intended use as you review the products on our list to select the lovable best suited for you.
#1 Best Overall Body Glitter
Unicorn Chunky Glitter
- Stays on all-day
- Beautiful variety of glitter sizes and colors
- Vegan and cruelty-free
Pros
This Unicorn Chunky Glitter is perfect for any occasion. Use it to add a little shimmer to your collarbones and shoulders for a night out, or use it to achieve glamorous bedazzled hair. Add some sparkle under your eyes, on your cheek-bones – wherever you want it, this glitter will shine! It’s exceptionally versatile, non-toxic, safe for kids, vegan, and bound to brighten your night!
Product Ratings
Application
9.7/10
For best application, combine this body glitter with a gel. Start with a little, as this glitter is super chunky, and then go from there. Apply to skin with a make-up brush.
This is the perfect body glitter for festivals or concerts; it’s super bold and vibrant. This glitter is FDA approved for use on face and body.
Removal
9.8/10
This body glitter is easily removable. It washes off with soap and water or with a gentle make-up pad.
Shine
9.8/10
This Unicorn Chunky Glitter provides a beautiful purple/silver shine. The sparkles give off a metallic glow and radiate color. You’ll be the life of the party wherever you go wearing this chunky body glitter!
For a super bold look, apply extra glitter chunks to your base gel or primer. If you’re aiming to go for a more subtle look, this glitter gel works great around the eyes or on your nails. You can achieve a shimmer effect by softly brushing this glitter onto the collarbone area or shoulders.
Hold
9.7/10
This body glitter will hold as well as the gel or primer you use. You can even just a lotion to hold this glitter in place.
Overall Editor Score
9.8/10
#2 Best Fragrance-Free Body Glitter
Snazaroo Face and Body Glitter Dust
- Provides a sheer and shimmery shine
- Fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin
- Easy application
Pros
The Snazaroo Face and Body Glitter Dust truly shines and works to accentuate any look. The glitter is fine, yet has a strong gleam to it. This body glitter works great with paint, gels, or primers.
Product Ratings
Application
9.4/10
Application is made super easy with the Snazaroo Glitter Dust. You can either use your finger or a brush and combine the dust with any face/body paint or gel. Using a glitter gel will enhance the vibrancy of the shine.
Use this glitter dust for costumes, face paint, to enhance make-up, or just to give your skin an added shimmer! This dust applies lightly, is fragrance-free, and non-irritating.
Removal
9.3/10
Removal is simple. Remember that this body glitter is dust, not a gel. The actual glitter dust comes off easily with soap and water.
What you combine it with (face paint, gel, etc.) may make removal a little more complicated. In this case, a gentle make-up remover or pad should do the trick!
Shine
9.4/10
This glitter dust is available in four vibrant colors. It gives skin a beautiful sheen. You only need a little to achieve an all-day shimmer.
Hold
9.2/10
This glitter dust will hold as well as your gel or paint holds. The glitter dust itself won’t stick to skin, so make sure you’re using a glimmer gel or a face paint that has an all-day hold.
Overall Editor Score
9.3/10
#3 Best Body Glitter Gel for Sensitive Skin
Chunky Cosmetic Holographic Body Glitter
- Super easy to apply and remove
- A multitude of different glitter sizes
- Eye-popping colors
Pros
The Chunky Cosmetic Holographic Body Glitter is safe for sensitive skin and stays on all day or night! With this glitter, you can achieve the perfect festival look thanks to the wide assortment of glitter size and dazzling colors!
Product Ratings
Application
9.2/10
Apply a glitter primer or gel with either a makeup brush or your fingers, then apply this glitter for your desired look! And if you’re looking for a quality, yet inexpensive, glitter primer, try this one by NYX, it’s one of our personal faves. This is a very chunky glitter that provides more of a bold look – perfect for concerts, festivals, or costumes.
You can use this body glitter on your nails, hair, face, or body! If you’re looking to apply this glitter to your hair, try using hairspray to get it to stick! Unfortunately, this product is not FDA approved for use on eyelids.
Removal
9.1/10
Removal is super easy – soap and water or make-up remover will do the trick!
Shine
9.2/10
This body glitter has a LOT of shine. It’s very bold, thanks to the big chunks of glitter. You can get this glitter in 23 colors – so the possibilities are endless! No matter what color you choose, you’re guaranteed to brighten up any room or festival.
Hold
9.3/10
This glitter, when appropriately applied with a primer or gel, will stay on all day. Because the glitter chunks are genuinely pretty big, a few will probably fall off here or there throughout the day – but overall it should hold strong.
Overall Editor Score
9.2/10
#4 Best Long Lasting Body Glitter
Kingman Stardust Body Glitter
- Adds a light sparkle and shine to the skin
- A little goes a long way
- Long-lasting hold
Pros
The Kingman Stardust Body Glitter is more of a body shine than a glitter. It gives your skin a beautiful, natural gleam and is the perfect accessory to give your outfit an added pop. You’ll sparkle all night in this lightweight, long-lasting shimmer!
Product Ratings
Application
8.9/10
You can apply this body glitter like you would a lotion. It remains in place all day and gives the skin a natural, subtle sparkle.
The glitter gel is non-greasy, and a little goes a long way. Use it to give your face a little shine or on your body to give an all-day added glow.
Removal
8.9/10
You can remove this body glitter gel with make-up remover or soap and water. It washes out easily from hair as well.
Shine
8.8/10
This body glitter gel gives you a lot of shine. For a more subtle shine, remember that a little will go a long way. Apply a lot of product to one area to create a super shiny and radiant look. This “Stardust” has a silvery-pink gleam to it.
Hold
8.9/10
The Kingman Stardust Body Glitter will stay on all day. You can use it just like a lotion to create naturally glowing skin. The hold is firm yet never stiff or greasy; it almost feels like a moisturizer.
Overall Editor Score
8.9/10
#5 Best Easy to Remove Body Glitter
Blacklight UV Glitter Face & Body Gel
- Provides a super bright glow in blacklight
- Comes in multiple neon colors
- Easy to wash off with water
Pros
This Blacklight UV Glitter Face & Body Gel by Moon Glow is the best glitter gel for clubs, festivals, or any nighttime activity. You’ll shine all night and be the glow of the party with this easy to apply glitter gel!
Product Ratings
Application
8.5/10
This body glitter applies like a gel. Simply squeeze the product out of the tube and use a makeup dabber or sponge to apply to skin. The formula dries super quick.
Removal
8.6/10
Super easy to remove – it washes off with warm water and soap.
Shine
8.4/10
This body glitter gel gives you a neon glow. It’s unique in that this gel is brightest when under blacklight or UV light. There is very little sparkle/glitter in the formula – it provides more of a glow. This gel is going to be best for someone looking to light up the night with radiant neon colors.
Hold
8.5/10
Overall, the hold of this body glitter is quite strong, but it may start to fade with sweat.
Overall Editor Score
8.5/10
#6 Best Body Glitter Spray
B Wild Hair and Body Glitter Spray
- Simple to use
- Easily washes out of clothing and hair
- Gives skin a beautiful shimmer
Pros
Achieve your best flawless, glittery look in just seconds. The B Wild Hair and Body Glitter Spray by Jerome Russell applies easily and quickly, giving a perfect added pop to any ensemble.
Product Ratings
Application
8.4/10
This glitter may be one of the easiest body glitters to apply on our list. It’s a spray that basically applies like a hairspray. The product tends to come out a little strong at first, so make sure to test spray before you apply to skin or hair. You can use this body glitter on clothes or hair without any fear of sticking because the product easily washes out.
This spray does not leave skin with a sticky residue. The formula is light-weight and safe to use on sensitive skin.
Removal
8.2/10
This body glitter spray easily washes out of hair, clothes, and off of skin – use warm water and soap (or shampoo) and you should be sparkle free!
Shine
8.4/10
This body glitter spray provides a silver shine. It’s not a chunky glitter or even gel. This spray gives skin a sheer glow and is less vibrant than some of the other body glitters on our list. If you’re looking for a subtle shine – this is the body glitter for you!
Hold
8.2/10
If you want an all-day hold, spray some extra glitter on before leaving the house. While this body glitter spray does have a solid grip, it can be brushed off and fade throughout the day/night.
Overall Editor Score
8.3/10
#7 Best Cheap Body Glitter
NYX PROFESSIONAL Metallic Glitter
- Available in multiple shades
- Provides a metallic shine
- Vegan and cruelty-free
Pros
This Metallic Glitter by NYX Professional is perfect for the body and face. It provides a super sparkly and fine metallic shine. Use it to make your eyeshadow pop, give your collarbones some glowing definition, or to give skin an overall added twinkle!
Product Ratings
Application
8.2/10
Prep this glitter with a primer to achieve the best hold, then use a detail brush to apply to skin. The glitter is tiny, but a little goes a long way. Use this glitter on the body or face to add the perfect shine.
Removal
8.1/10
Any makeup remover pads or lotion should do the trick in removing this metallic body glitter! It may be a little harder to wash off with just soap and water.
Shine
8.3/10
The shine is metallic and available in six colors. The glitter is very fine, so it gives the skin a more tinted glow. This body glitter provides more of a shimmer and shine than an overall glittery look.
This glitter is going to give your ensemble the perfect subtle sparkle. It works great to accentuate make-up or the collarbone area.
Hold
8.0/10
This glitter is pretty long-lasting if applied with a primer. It may not last the entire night and does start to flake off a little after wear and sweat.
Overall Editor Score
8.2/10
