Beauty
Its not as hard as it looks.
All of a sudden, face gems are everywhere.
But, according to experts, these sparkling facial adornments are simply another retro trend coming back into style.
Gemstones make recurring appearances in fashion and makeup every 10 to 15 years, Lujan tells Bustle.
The culture is changing, and folks are wearing makeup as a form of self-expression, she says.
Thus, the makeup industry has followed suit, producingeasy-to-DIY eye gemsand stickers for all yourface bedazzlingneeds.
Read on for how to master the look, according to experts.
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Face Gems: Glue Or Stickers?
Neither is better or worse it all depends on your preference.
Something else to consider is yourskins sensitivity, as traditional face gems do require lash glue for tool.
Stickers, on the other hand, are customarily formulated with medical-grade hypoallergenic adhesive.
So if youve ever reacted to lash glue, youre best off opting for stickers instead.
Pro tip: Lightly brush some mattifyingsetting powderon the surface you plan to decorate with jewels.
Once yourskin is prepped, simply place your gem stickers where youd like them to go.
Cohen also advises matching up the points on the inner corners of the eye to ensure it looks symmetrical.
If youre new to face gems, I recommend usingPley Things by Pley Beauty," Hernandez tells Bustle.
Theyre self-adhesive, making it super easy to build an effortless look in no time.
Greenberg reiterates that using stick-on makeup doesnt mean you cant get creative.
I love mixing and matching to create a unique look.
Similar products are available from Face Lace and SimiHaze Beauty as well.
As with stick-ons, she recommends applying these as the very last step in yourmakeup routine.
This way, you wont tarnish them with other makeup products.
Once youve finished your makeup, prep the area you plan to decorate with finishing orsetting powder.
Then, Lujan says to apply latex-free glue to the areas you want your gems to stick.
Finally, its time to add the gems.
Repeat these steps until your design is complete.
Et voila: Youve mastered the bedazzled aesthetic.
