A standard item for cheerleading makeup is GLITTER! But how do you know when your cheerleader makeup look has gone overboard? DWTS is known for their ultra-glam makeup and costumes and their use of A LOT of glitter! You can get her super cute look for your cheerleader makeup look as long as you follow one simple rule…use only ONE (or maybe two) of these ideas at a time. If you use too much, you risk getting the “cheap and junk” label. Cheerleader makeup can show glamorous style and class and every girl can look gorgeous with these expert tips!

Oh yeah, and before we get started: there are two very important points I’d like to share with you about using glitter for your cheerleader makeup.

First of all, when applying glitter to the eyes, small amounts get into the eyes, so only use “cosmetic grade” glitter. When glitter is labeled “cosmetic grade” glitter, it means that the sizes of the individual glitter pieces are much smaller and much more refined than “craft” quality glitter. There are no dangerous sharp corners that can make small hair-like cuts in the eye or cornea and allow an eye infection to develop.

Second, because you may be wearing lip gloss, technically you will probably EAT the gloss. PLEASE use only glitter made in the USA. When glitter is made in other countries, it is not as thoroughly inspected as it is here in the United States. You can’t be sure what you’re getting! Glitter makeup is an important part of a cheerleader costume. Using cosmetic-grade glitter for your cheerleader makeup look may mean paying a little more. However, you should use the highest quality gloss when around the delicate eye and lip area.

1) On your body: Mix glitter with your body lotion and apply it to your legs, arms and collarbone…anywhere you want to shine!

2) Highlight cheekbones: Apply gloss to the tops of your cheekbones like a stick-on highlighter.

3) Highlight cheekbones and brow bone: Apply glitter to the tops of your cheekbones and brow bone with glue.

4) On the lips: Mix the gloss with your lip gloss and apply alone or over any lipstick color

5) Eye Corners: Apply a sparkly silver, gold or white/iridescent glitter to the inner corner and outer corner of the eyes. This little accent lights up the eyes and makes your cheerleader makeup really pop!

6) As an eyeliner: Apply glitter as an eyeliner with glitter sticker.

7) On the lid: apply glitter with a brush or your finger on the lid over the eyeshadow for a subtle effect

8) On hair: spray hairspray on hand, rub hands together, rinse hands

9) On the lid and crease: Apply your favorite eyeshadow color (or team color!) all over the lid and up over the crease, then apply glitter glue on top. Use a makeup brush and apply a neutral shade of shimmer all over the lid and crease for intensely dramatic eyes!