Hi, Glitter is different because it is a noun. Small metallic squares of plastic are glitter.
Glittery would be describing something with a metallic shininess.
We glued glitter to the poster tomake the king's throne look fancy and shiny.
Shimmer is the slight movement of light on a reflective surface.
When the whale surfaced the water shimmered on its back.
Twinkle is a description of light.
The Christmas tree twinkles with white, red, and green lights.