Hard glitter has its place (Madonna concerts, European nightclubs). But lately we’ve fallen for the soft stuff. Whether it’s a swipe of rainbow-tinted lip balm or sheer sparkle along lids (like at Derek Lam’s spring show), we’re seeing shimmer in a whole new light.

Available at sephora.com, $30.

Available at nyxcosmetics.com, $7.

Available at narscosmetics.com, $19.

Available at target.com, $28.

Available at sephora.com, $29.50.

Available at sephora.com, $23.

Available at maccosmetics.com, $24.

Available at besamecosmetics.com, $18.

Available at us.nuxe.com, $58.

Available at sephora.com, $20.