Sparkly eye makeup doesn't have to look bad. Here are 6 tips to help you out

During the holiday season, everything sparkles...including your makeup, but there's a fine line between sparkle and disco ball. While you might be tempted to glisten all over, remember that a focused approach will draw attention without looking cartoonish.

Keep your look fresh and on point by limiting your glitter to your eye area where it will have the greatest impact. Think of it as a statement piece of jewelry. A little goes a long way.

1. Go soft and subtle for daytime
If your holiday office party is a lunchtime affair, you'll want a soft, romantic look with just a touch of sparkle. This silver gold eye with a fine sparkly liner is just the thing to grab attention in a playful way.

2. Adopt a subtle champagne sheen
Highlight your beautiful brown eyes with this dreamy golden eye. The look is classic, sophisticated, and perfect for any event. Get the full tutorial here.

3. Try a purple smokey eye with a touch of sparkle
Perhaps a smokey eye is right in your wheelhouse, but full-on sparkle isn't. Try adding just a pop of sparkle under the lower lash line near your tear duct. The effect is still festive but classy.

4. Create a wicked sharp cat eye
If you're feeling brave, try your hand at a sparkly cat eye. Precision is key here, and you want to keep the edge sharp and defined. Need a little help? Stick on a post-it note as a guide. You'll get a razor sharp line without any fallout.

5. Go glam with gold
If an evening celebration is on your calendar, try this sparkly gold look. Bonus: it works with any eye color. Get the full tutorial here.

6. Just light up the edges
If you're still shimmer-phobic but want a pop of brightness, glitter liner does the trick. Simply line the outer edge of your wing, along with inner corner, for a touch of whimsy.