The best replacement for glitter is shimmer.

The best alternatives to glitter are rated as following:
★★★★★  shimmer
★★★  sparkles
★★  guns gender reveal
★★  embossing powder
★★  glitter
★  sparkle
★  cosmetic glitter
★  rhinestone
★  guns
★  face glitter
  disco dust
  body glitter

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Speaking about glitter, one probably shouldn't forget about acrylic.

Other search terms related to glitter and their ratings are:
★★★★★ acrylic
★★★★★ gel nails
★★★★★ paint
★★★★ acrylic powder
★★★★ gelish
★★★ glue
★★★ spray adhesive
★★ sugar and food coloring
★ shellac
★ mod podge
★ wall paint
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