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There's no denying it; face gems are the ultimate It-Girl makeup accessory, largely because they can be styled in so many different ways. If you're headed to see your favorite band play at a music festival, you can go all out with colorful jewels instead of rocking eyeshadow. When it's time for prom glam, you can serve a fierce look with a pearl-lined cut crease to match your Barbiecore dress. You can even add a dot in the inner and outer corners of your eyes for a low-key look when you're headed to class.
Since face gems gained so much popularity courtesy of HBO's Euphoria, Seventeen caught up with celebrity MUA, Donni Davy to get the scoop on her decision to include the must-have makeup accessory on the show. "The looks on Euphoria are inspired by the emotional state the characters are in," Davy says. "Rhinestones help portray the tension between childhood and adolescence, and depending on their placement, they can even be reminiscent of tears." Since the show's director wanted to "showcase bold and expressive makeup," Davy "needed to use reflective things such as rhinestones, glitter, and bold pops of color." Following her success on Euphoria, Davy launched a line Half Magic Beauty, with her very own collection of face gems.
While all the besties adore face rhinestones, one of the biggest criticisms people say about them is that they don't last very long. According to Davy, the trick to ensuring that your face gems stay in place is to steer clear of oil-heavy serums and moisturizers. "If I'm applying rhinestones on top of color, I recommend a long-wear eyeshadow like Half Magic's CHROMADDICTION eye paints to help them stay on longer." Another viral hack to keep your face gems nice and sturdy is to apply them with eyelash glue.
Now that you know the tea on how to keep your face gems locked in place, read ahead to find our top picks of the best face gems to achieve all of the looks from your sparkle-studded dreams.
From clothes to skincare and bedding for your dorm room, it's safe to say that you can score just about anything at Urban Outfitters. That said, it's only right that the brand serves as a hub for face gems, too. UO has its very own line of face gems that come in six super cute styles.
Claire's is the OG source for all things Y2K. Back in the 2000s, the accessory store was known as the elite choice for face gems and body glitter. The good news is that Claire's is still here and still providing great options to choose from.
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You probably get your favorite leggings and tank tops from Forever 21, but did you know you can snag face gems there too? The go-to brand has a lengthy list of face jewels that are bold and vibrant for all the moments you want to steal the show.
No matter if you're a beauty enthusiast with Diamond Ultamate status or if you are a casual shopper who opts for the essentials, you already know that you can snag your must-haves, including face gems, at Ulta. These rainbow-hued gems can be applied to either your face or your nails. Gotta love the versatility.
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When you need festive face gems, head straight to PrettyLittleThing. The trusted e-tailer has dazzling jewels for your face and body (there are even ones that serve as nipple covers).
These face gems are equipped with a medical-grade adhesive to prevent them from falling off. Davy's Half Magic brand also has a pair of ADORNMENT TWEEZERS to simplify the application process.
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Get Stonned is one of the official makeup sponsors for Euphoria season 2, which means these are the exact products makeup artist Donni Davy has been using on the show. The brand was founded by former pro makeup artist Megs Cahill, who has had celeb clients from Tana Mongeau to Trevi Moran.
Fan-favorite beauty brand ColourPop also has a cute selection of face gems. These pearls are a pace of change from the typical diamond stones (which they also have!) that you see in most gem-inspired makeup looks.
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No matter what you're searching for, Amazon constantly comes in clutch with their 2-day shipping. This set comes with both silver and colored self-adhesive stones.
Are you one of those people that just *has* to match their makeup to their outfit and face covering? Well, these flatback gems come in every shade of the rainbow so they can help you do just that.
Samantha Olson
Assistant News Editor
Sam is an assistant news editor at Cosmo, covering all things pop culture, entertainment, and celebrity news. She previously covered those same topics along with health, lifestyle, and beauty at Seventeen. When she isn't draping her cheeks in blush, you can probably find her live-tweeting awards shows or making SwiftToks.
Jasmine Washington
Assistant Editor
Jasmine Washington is an Assistant Editor at Seventeen, where she covers celebrity news, beauty, lifestyle, and more. For the past decade, she has worked for media outlets, including BET, MadameNoire, VH1, and many others, where she used her voice to tell stories across various verticals. Follow her on Instagram.