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Body Shimmer Basics

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A shimmery powder or cream will help you look radiant all over. Apply it on the tops of your arms and shoulders, and across your chest and collarbone. (Put on your dress before applying, and protect it with a towel or cloth.) Use a light touch; too much shimmer can emphasize imperfections and make skin appear greasy in photographs. "You want to look luminous, not shiny or sparkly," says New York City makeup artist Robin Schoen. Most shimmer products come in shades ranging from colorless luminescent (for fair skin) to gold (for dark or tanned complexions). Creams are best for dry skin, powders for normal or oily.

From Martha Stewart Weddings,

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The Grown-Up’s Guide to Glitter
By Didi Gluck

Sparkle through the holidays with well-chosen glitter, gloss, and shimmer makeup.

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Craig Cutler

On Top of a Deeper Gloss
If the thought of sheer gloss alone doesn’t say “dressy” to you, add drama by wearing it over a similarly toned but more opaque shade, suggests Robin Schoen, a New York City makeup artist. Basically, you’re creating an optical illusion (a 3-D–style contrast) that makes your lips look fuller. (A little glitter in that top gloss only enhances the effect.)

To buy: NYC New York Color Rose Lip Gloss in Peony Kiss, $3 at drugstores (pictured near right). Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Coral Reef, $7 at drugstores (pictured far right).