![]() “I’ve used it since I started drag.” She also loves Fluide’s Aura Glitter in Silver, since it’s “crazy holographic and looks insane on stage.” We asked nine drag performers to share the glitter they rely on for every performance.ĭespite being only 20 years old, FKA Twink is already a staple of the Miami drag scene thanks to her stunning makeup looks and campy performances packed with pop culture references (like performing Katy Perry’s “Bon Appétit” dressed like a cheeseburger).įor her signature dramatic eye look, she relies on two glitters, which she says “can be adapted to any kind of style or vibe, whether it’s grunge, super-high glam, sleek editorial, or even ’90s club kid.” The first is Iron Throne by Glam Goth Beauty, “which is this super-reflective silver cool-toned glitter that compliments my signature blue eye like no other,” she says. That last one is of particular interest right now, during Pride season-however different it may be this year-when even us non–drag queens are experimenting with our looks.Įven if you don’t plan to get on a stage any time soon, a good glitter is an excellent tool to have in your arsenal for festivals, birthday parties, or a trip to the grocery store (why not?). ![]() In addition to being entrepreneurs, comedians, and activists, their relentless schedules have, in effect, made them experts on all things makeup-from gloss to eyeliner to glitter. Have you ever worn about five pounds of foam padding, a few inches of makeup, three pairs of tights, and eyelashes big enough to be a small beach visor, and then perfectly lip-synched a Lady Gaga song while commanding the attention of a packed bar? I can’t say I have either, but drag performers do it almost every night of the week. Whether it’s surfers on the best conditioners, bikers on the best cleansers, or ballerinas on the best foot creams, it’s fair to say these people know best. In our column Unlikely Experts, they’ll give real reviews and recommendations. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find there are plenty of other people out there who are legitimate authorities in their own right. ![]() Asking a beauty professional-whether it’s a celebrity hairstylist, a makeup artist, or an Instagram influencer (hi, 2020)-for advice is always a safe bet.
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