The best glitter eyeshadows you can buy

Glitter eyeshadow is notorious for being messy to wear, but this new generation of creams, liquids, and gels stay where you want them — on your lids, not coating all your worldly possessions.Our favorite iteration is the Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow, which comes in 18 sparkly shades that dry down and don't budge until you wash them off.I don't know what happened but sometime in the last six months, I went from die-hard natural makeup obsessive to a person who wears glitter. Until recently I had the idea, as many people do, that glitter is high-maintenance. When I heard “glitter makeup” I envisioned jars of sparkly pigment like the ones I used during childhood craft sessions.But I've discovered some truly foolproof formulas that have converted me over to the glitter side. It is so much fun to wear, and while you may not grab it for a day at the office, you don't have to reserve it for New Year's Eve or Coachella either. The glitter shadows on this list bear little resemblance to the finicky, glue-required glitter dust you decorated Mother's Day cards with in elementary school. As a general rule, I look for liquid, gel, or cream formulas as opposed to loose pigments or powders, as these tend to apply more easily and with little fallout. They usually stay put for several hours of dancing, too (or crying in front of Netflix, whatever you do on a Friday night) and come off with a couple of swipes of waterproof makeup remover.These five picks are so user-friendly that you may find yourself reaching for a little extra sparkle at 7 a.m. on a Monday. The best glitter eyeshadows you can buy in 2019:Best glitter eyeshadow overall: Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid EyeshadowBest budget glitter eyeshadows: Glossier Play Glitter GeléeBest cream: Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter EyeshadowBest gel: Lemonhead LA SpacepasteBest smoky: Smith & Cult GlitterbabyKeep scrolling to read more details about our top picks.