Need a little confidence boost? Your makeup could be the solution.

A study from the University of Chicago found that when we approach everyday activities in a novel way, we experience more joy. It may because it forces us to pay closer attention to what we’re doing, or because the novelty gives us a feeling of excitement.

If you’re feeling a little “blah,” consider changing up your makeup routine. It doesn’t have to be anything crazy (but it certainly can be!) We’ve scoured the Internet for some makeup novelty pieces and put together a list of the best makeup ideas for boosting confidence. If you’re a fan of shimmer and/or sparkle, and you want to rock bombshell-level confidence, you’re going to want to read this…

Amplified Lip Gloss

Dial up your lip gloss game with an extra dose of shine from high-tech reflective particles. You can layer these shimmery lip glosses on top of lipsticks for a super bold statement, or gloss over natural lips for a subtle sparkle. Some favorites selected by Marie Claire magazine are:

–Laura Geller Color Luster Lip Gloss Hi-Def Top Coat (delivers more of a “subtle, opalescent sheen” than straight up glitter-vibe)

–Chanel Rouge Coco Gloss Illuminating Top Coat in Excitation (for glittery warmth without being over-the-top)

Red Lipstick

There’s nothing like a classic red lip to take your look from “your usual jam” to “yessss ma’am!” Red lipstick is powerful, sexy, yet classic, and can dial up your outfit and your impact in a matter of seconds. Our favorite red lipsticks are MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in “Ruby Woo” and NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in “Cruella.” Both are classic, matte red colors that will compliment pretty much any skin tone, and have insane staying power.

Pigmented Eye Shadow

Tired of your same old “natural” or “naked” eye palette? Amp up the shine with shimmery pigmented eye shadow – pretty much any of the eye shadows from Jennifer Lopez’s makeup line, Inglot, will do the trick! And since J.Lo always looks stunning, we’re willing to bet that her beauty line is pretty legit.

All-over shimmer

Add some “glow” to your beauty game with a subtle all-over shimmer product, like Fenty Beauty by Rihanna’s Fairy Bomb Glittery Pom-Pom. You’ll feel like an old-Hollywood movie star when you dab this pink powder puff on your body and/or your décolletage. It’ll be just a subtle enough effect that people will declare that you’re glowing, without immediately (or ever) knowing why!

BONUS! Add a little sparkle to your sunscreen

With a name like “Unicorn Snot,” it has to be good… At least that’s what we thought when we discovered Unicorn Snot Body Glitter SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion. It’s a sunscreen gel (practical) infused with colorful glitter (fun!) in three different shades: blue, gold and pink. Sure, it might not be your best choice for everyday sunscreen (although if you feel like rocking some extra body sparkle in the office, that’s 100% your prerogative!), but it’s a great idea for weekend events.