Neva Nude X Factor Glitter Black Pasties

Black glitter on faux leather is a good combination, and these do it in a way that suits a night out or a night in. They're handmade nipple covers with a self-adhering, hypoallergenic, latex-free, medical-grade adhesive, so you peel, stick and go. At 3 in. by 3 in., they cover more than most small pasties and give you a clean, sharp shape.

The surface is vegan leather with a black glitter finish, so it has a bit of shine and sparkle without looking costume-like. The adhesive lasts 10 to 12 hours, which gets you through a long evening of dancing or a day of festival wear. They're from Neva Nude, whose tagline is that you're never nude with them on, and that's as good a sales pitch as any.

Key Features:
- Black glitter – a sparkle on a dark base
- Vegan leather – a faux leather surface
- Handmade – put together by hand
- Medical-grade adhesive – hypoallergenic and latex-free
- Self-adhering – easy to apply
- 10 to 12 hours of wear – a full night
- 3 in. by 3 in. – generous coverage

Size Specs

Each pastie measures 3 in. by 3 in. That is a reasonably large size, enough to cover and give a bit of shape around the nipple. If you want a small, minimal look, this isn't the smallest option we carry. If you want a bolder look, it fits the bill. The shape is clean, so these work well under sheer tops as well as on bare skin.

Application tips

Use clean, dry skin free of lotions and oils. Peel off the backing, position the pastie, and press from the centre outwards to remove air. Keep your hands dry, as the adhesive grabs any moisture. If you are dancing, apply them at least thirty minutes before you go out so the adhesive can bond.

We always suggest a patch test the day before. Medical-grade doesn't mean it suits every skin type, and finding out ahead of time is easier than finding out on the night.

Materials: Faux leather / vegan leather with glitter, on a hypoallergenic, latex-free adhesive.

Taking them off

Peel slowly from one edge while pressing your skin down with the other hand. If the adhesive resists, soak a cotton pad in warm water or a little baby oil and hold it against the edge for a minute. Don't rip. Afterwards, wash and moisturise the area.

Black glitter works with many outfits: a harness, a leather skirt, a sheer shirt or just body paint. Keep your jewellery simple.

Getting the look right

Black glitter on a black base catches light at an angle and stays quiet straight on, so these look different in a dim bar than in bright daylight. Pair them with open jackets, mesh or a bare back and you get a bold look without trying too hard. If you plan to dance, give the adhesive time to bond before you head out, and keep a spare pair in your bag. After you peel them off, wipe the area clean and let the skin breathe for a while.

They ship in a plain unmarked box, so the outside doesn't say what's inside.