enamored

Synonyms: Describing behavior that is intended to impress others. grand. flamboyant. grandly.

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• amorous.
• attracted.
• besotted.
• bewitched.
• captivated.
• charmed.
• crazy about.
• devoted.

Some common synonyms of captivate are allure, attract, charm, enchant, and fascinate.

dazzling. Synonyms: bright, brilliant, clear, crystalline, gleaming, glowing, illumined, light, lucid, luminous, radiant, shining, transparent, white. Antonyms: black, dark, dim, dismal, dusky, gloomy, murky, mysterious, obscure, opaque, sable, shadowy, shady, somber, swart, swarthy.

SYNONYMS. shiny, shining, gleaming, lustrous, bright, brilliant, sparkling, shimmering, glistening, sleek, silky, silken, satiny, sheeny, smooth, glassy. polished, burnished, glazed, waxed, japanned, shellacked, lacquered.

And because glitter is so light and abundant, you could end up accidentally inhaling the pieces, Dr. Stolbach says. “It can get into your lungs and cause some lung irritation, coughing, shortness of breath, that kind of thing,” he says.

A piece of glitter in your eye could scratch your cornea. A corneal abrasion is one of the most common eye injuries, causing pain, bloodshot eyes, extreme sensitivity to light, and the sensation that something is in your eye, even if nothing is there.

Glitter was banned at a chain of nurseries in Dorset back in 2017 after they learned of its effect on the environment, and it’s use has also stopped on BBC show Strictly Come Dancing and some music festivals.

Cosmetic Glitters are made with special ingredients that are all non-toxic and totally safe to use on the skin. Applying loose glitter directly to your person is a bad idea, as it won’t stick properly and you run the risk of inhaling it or transferring it elsewhere (i.e. into your eyes).

Worn on the skin, glitter is pretty safe. Applying loose glitter to nails isn’t hard, but it’s even easier to use polishes with sparkle already in them. On lips, you’re likely fine.

Stay Away From Craft Glitter The first thing both experts warn against is bringing craft glitter anywhere near your face. According to Hume, craft and cosmetic glitter are cut differently and use different dyes— and both the way craft glitter is cut and dyed are not safe for your skin.

To do this, apply a thin layer of Vaseline to the area you want the glitter to stick, grab a face brush, dip it in glitter and gently dab it onto your face. Play around with different glitters, face gems and silver stars. To secure bigger pieces of glitter or sequins, we find eyelash glue works really well.

Use hand sanitizer for a less permanent and less sticky application. Apply hand sanitizer over the skin and while it’s still wet, tap the glitter on top. When it dries, the glitter will be stuck to your skin but not sticky like other adhesives.

Apply the gel over the skin, and while it’s still wet, tap the glitter on top. Once it dries, the glitter will be stuck in place, but your skin won’t be left feeling sticky like it would from the other adhesives.

How to Seal Glitter with Mod Podge

1. Before you begin, tap off any excess glitter.
2. Apply a coat of decoupage medium to the project with a foam brush.
3. Allow to dry.
4. Apply a second coat of decoupage medium to the project.
5. Wait 24 hours, and your glitter is sealed!

Sealing Glitter with Hairspray If you have a glittery top or another item of clothing that is dropping glitter all over your home, you can use fabric glue or hairspray to quickly seal in the glitter. If you need a quick fix, hairspray is a fantastic option for sealing glitter onto fabric.