"Although very simple and quick to apply, even a tiny amount of glitter can accelerate almost any makeup in an instant," McGrath says. To make it 2010-ready, Chanel makeup artist Fulvia Farolfi ...

Or that the single most vibrantly colored living thing is the berry from an African plant called Pollia ... illegal to put glitter in shower gels and face wash. By 2035, in any makeup at all.

During the festive season, there is a collective tendency to overindulge in glitter-based items. From gaudy sweaters to interior (or exterior) decor, while a bit of sparkle can be fun, there is a ...