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Is all that glitters good for you: a guide to glitter make up

Whether it’s festival time, the festive season or just a big night out – who doesn’t like a bit of glitter to brighten things up a bit? But how safe are these sparkly bits and the glue that sticks them on? Dr Zara Kassam finds out. Who doesn’t love glitter? Our love for glitter dates to the Ancient Egyptians, who used mica dust as sparkly makeup. Glitter has become one of the biggest makeup trends for 2017, from festival looks to a night out on the town, we can’t seem to get enough of it. However, one of the biggest…