How To Wear Rhinestone Eye Makeup Looks
Make your eyes glimmer and glow with my magical guide to rhinestone eye makeup looks.
- 26th October 2023
- By Charlotte Tilbury
7 minute read
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How To Apply Rhinestone Eye Makeup
Now that you’re inspired to create rhinestone eye makeup looks, discover my tips and tricks on how to apply rhinestone makeup to help them stay in place and sparkle all night!
What You’ll Need:
- Skin and Eye Safe Rhinestones
- Dotting Tool
- Eyelash Glue
1. Visualise Your Rhinestone Placement
Applying rhinestones is an art, darlings, so before you do, it’s important to visualise where you want to glue them down. Complete the rest of your face and eye makeup to get a clear idea of the finished look, then consider the most flattering placements for your rhinestones.
2. Squeeze Glue Onto A Card
It’s easier to dip your rhinestones into your glue than it is to apply glue directly to the back of your rhinestones. Reach for a piece of card or paper and apply a small amount of eyelash glue – this will give you an easy surface to pick up your glue from and will be simple to dispose of any mess.
3. Pick Up Your Rhinestone with the Dotting Tool
Instead of using your fingers, I recommend reaching for a dotting tool to pick up your rhinestones. This will give you more control over your placement and will help avoid getting glue on your fingers. Remember to pick up your rhinestones face up so that you apply glue to the correct side.
4. Press the Rhinestone into the Glue
You don’t need a lot of glue to get your rhinestones to stick, darlings. It’s important to get enough glue on your rhinestone so that it becomes tacky; the trick is to keep the glue minimal and in the centre as excess glue can spill out from underneath and disturb your makeup. Once your rhinestone has a sufficient amount of glue, wait 60 seconds for the glue to become tacky and ready to adhere.
5. Place the Rhinestone onto your Face
Looking into a mirror, lightly press the rhinestone onto your face in your desired placement. Imagine the look you want to create and - being mindful of facial symmetry - add your rhinestones to create sparkling focal points for your look.
6. Hold in Place for a Few Seconds
After you’ve applied your rhinestone, lightly press it into the skin with your dotting tool and hold it in place for a few seconds. This will give the glue time to bond with your skin and will help with the longevity of your rhinestone eye makeup look. Once applied, avoid touching any rhinestones you apply as this can cause them to come loose and drop off.
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More Rhinestone Eye Makeup Tips
What Kind of Glue Do You Use for Rhinestones?
When applying rhinestones to your face, you should use an eyelash glue or eye and skin safe glitter glue that will help gently stick them into place. Stronger adhesives like nail glue are not meant to be used on your skin; instead, you should use a small amount of eyelash or glitter glue and always avoid contact with the eyes.
Can You Reuse Face Gems?
Yes – you can reuse your face rhinestones. After each use, you should clean your rhinestones and remove any remaining glue. You might find that gems appear less sparkly after multiple uses, and so you may prefer to reach for a fresh set.
Do You Apply Face Jewels Before or After Makeup?
I recommend applying your complexion and eye makeup before applying rhinestones. Rhinestones are the crown jewels of your eye look darlings; by applying your eyeshadow and eyeliner first, you establish a clear direction for your eye makeup look and can identify the most flattering placements for your rhinestones.
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Charlotte Tilbury
Founder, President, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
With over 30 years experience, Charlotte Tilbury MBE is the world's number 1 makeup artist and British beauty entrepreneur. Charlotte established Charlotte Tilbury Beauty in 2013, which is now a record-breaking beauty brand that has won over 400 awards.