So if you've been on TikTok lately, you might have seen the glitter lipsticks floating around just a little bit. MAC's Fizzy Feels Lip Balm has sold out everywhere (rude), and don't get us started on the Tom Ford Soleil Neige Sunlit Rose Lip Balm. Stunning! Glitter lipstick for the festive season? An absolute must.
Nothing says Christmas night out like a sequin dress with lipstick that sparkles. It'll even see you through to New Year's Eve, too. For a show-stopping look that'll have you looking glam for the party season, glitter lipstick will do just that.
The best glitter lipsticks, at a glance
Byredo Colour Stick in Chin of Gold, £32 - view offer on Cult Beauty
About-Face Fractal Glitter Lip Colour in Magdelene, £11.70 - view offer on Cult Beauty
Illamasqua Beyond Lipstick in Treasure, £6 - view offer on Illamasqua
As well as soon luxury options, we've tried our chances with some dupes that might even rival the original Tom Ford lippy, including the Illamasqua Beyond Lipstick in Treasure which is taking over our social media feeds. Spoiler alert: it only costs £6.
SHOP: The best glitter lipsticks to shop online
cult beautywww.cultbeauty.co.uk
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Byredo’s Colour Stick epitomises creativity with this bold and beautiful gold tone. You can use it on your eyes, cheeks, and of course your lips. Look like glimmering gold in the sunshine. Lush.
cult beautywww.cultbeauty.co.uk
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I meaaaaan - how iconic is this lipstick colour, and packaging? Made by American singer and songwriter Halsey, About Face is an incredibly high-performance line of ‘make-up without rules’.
Illamasquawww.illamasqua.com
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Illamasqua has nailed it with this subtle shimmer shade that elevates your look while being so wearable.
selfridgeswww.selfridges.com
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A bit of a spenny one, but why not treat yourself this Christmas? For this high-quality lipstick, the sheer frosty formula gives immediate moisture to dry, wind-battered smiles, as well as subtle shine for a plump pout. Sleigh.
diorwww.dior.com
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Available in glittery, iridescent, shiny or holographic sheens, with a huge variety of colours on top of that, the Dio Addict Lip Maximiser Gloss is adaptable to whatever glittery look you're after.
lookfantasticwww.lookfantastic.com
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How stunning is this UOMA glitter lipstick that looks beautiful on all skin tones? We adore this punky purple shade.
bootswww.boots.com
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For a touch of vampy glamour, this Givenchy lipstick is a gorgeous option for that Christmas night out.
ciate londonwww.ciatelondon.com
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We love these glitter lipsticks by Ciate, which really add an element of show-stopping glam to your outfit. With two shades to choose from, you're more than likely to find your new fave lipstick.
bootswww.boots.com
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A highly rated nude lipstick that adds subtle shimmer while being oh-so-wearable. You can't go wrong.
lookfantasticwww.lookfantastic.com
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Embossed with a distinctive python print and housed in an iconic gold-balled compact, Jimmy Choo’s Seduction Satin Lip Colour is rich in nourishing actives such as vitamin E and plant-based oils as well as the all-important ✨glitter✨.
Want to find the perfect shade of lipstick?
All lipstick has an undertone. The best way to find a shade of lipstick that's perfect for you is by being aware of the undertones in your skin. Are you warm, cool or neutral?
If you're warm-toned, choosing lipstick with a warm undertone (think peach, coral, or brown) will look best on you. If you're cool-toned, lipstick with cool undertones (like mauve, rose, and berry) will look the most flattering on you. And neutrals, you look good in just about any shade. Lucky you.
How do I find out the undertone in my skin?
To find your undertone, try on gold jewellery and silver jewellery to see which one looks the best against your skin. If gold looks best, you're probably more warm-toned. If silver is your colour, you could have a cool tone. And if both look great, you're most likely neutral.
Another way is by checking the veins in your wrists. Green veins mean you're warm-toned, blue or purple veins mean cool-toned, and a mix of both is neutral.
Samantha 'Sam' Price is a Beauty, Fashion & Wellness Products Writer at heat magazine. In 2021, Sam began her journey as a Storytelling Executive at Closer and heatworld on an internship, creating beauty and fashion content across these brands. It was 2022 when Sam was employed as a Commercial Content Writer writing about Family Life on Yours, Mother & Baby and Spirit & Destiny. Now, she specialises in beauty, fashion and wellness content across many brands.