Prep is essential, so please learn from my mistake: You will need a clear and flat surface to arrange your rhinestones before applying. This makes grabbing the tiny gems with a thin, pointed tweezer a breeze. I used an eyeshadow palette to make picking up these bad boys easier. Then you will want to make sure that your eyes are dry so that the glue adheres properly.
After applying whichever color I preferred my base shadow to be, I dabbed a bit of translucent setting powder on top if I felt that my lids were still a bit too slick. Not to worry, however—if you prefer a more glossy lid for your finished look, simply use a bit of setting spray after the final application is complete to reintroduce a glow.
Again, as with anything in life, it’s all about the planning with rhinestone application. I used a white liquid eyeliner to create a design of small white dots around my eye to mark where I would apply the rhinestones. The reasons for this step are twofold: It allows you to know exactly how many rhinestones you will need, and it will make shaping a seemingly spontaneous design more straightforward. Trust me—it is much easier to add or remove a small dot of white liner with a cotton swab and micellar water than to remove a rhinestone and glue from the delicate eye area.
Finally, practice makes perfect. Pick these babies up and apply them to places like your hands, arms, or anywhere else you feel needs a bit of pizzazz prior to attempting them on your face. I find it easier to hold the tweezers the same way you would hold tongs.
Got it? Now let’s begin.
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