When I first stepped into a backstage makeup tent at a major fashion show, I was overwhelmed by the kaleidoscope of colors swirling on tiny palettes and the deft hands that turned them into luminous works of art. Among the flurry of matte foundations and vivid lipsticks, one particular product caught my eye: a compact, treasure‑trove of loose glitter pigments that seemed to hold the night sky in its tiny jars. That moment sparked a personal quest to understand why professional artists keep reach...