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Diamond Variable GR 27

Advanced Borosilicate Pigment for Dramatic Red-to-Green Color Travel

INCI Name: Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491)

Unleash hypnotic, eye-catching effects with Diamond Variable GR 27, a premium color-traveling pearl pigment. Built on a borosilicate base, it delivers a dramatic color shift from a rich red to a vibrant green, providing a more drastic and dazzling effect than standard pearls. This unique pigment is ideal for creating statement products in eye, face, lip, and nail formulations.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Pressed Powder Eyeshadows & Palettes
Large particle size creates a high-impact, sparkling color-shift finish with excellent adhesion and minimal fallout in pressed powder formulas.
Suspension Gel & Liquid Eyeshadows
Provides a stable, even dispersion in gel and liquid bases for a smooth, multi-dimensional metallic look that highlights the full color travel.
Color-Shifting Lip Toppers & Glosses
Creates a mesmerizing duochrome effect over any base color, offering a sparkling finish without a gritty feel.
Solvent-Based Nail Lacquers
Offers excellent suspension in nail polish bases, ensuring a consistent and dramatic red-to-green shift from every angle.
Loose Pigment Powders & Body Shimmers
Perfect for use as a high-impact loose powder for eyes or body, delivering a dazzling, sparkling color-shift effect.
Anhydrous 'Putty' & Cream Formulations
Blends seamlessly into anhydrous cream and putty textures for a wet-look, high-shine finish with intense color travel.

Technical Profile & Formulation Guide for Diamond Variable GR 27

Engineering a Dynamic Red-to-Green Effect

Diamond Variable GR 27 leverages a large-particle calcium sodium borosilicate (glass) substrate that is smoother and more reflective than natural mica. This ultra-clear base is coated with a precise layer of iron oxides (CI 77491), enabling an intense optical interaction that shifts from a fiery red to a brilliant green as the viewing angle changes.

Unlike standard interference pearls, this pigment includes an inherent base color that amplifies the chromatic travel, producing a more drastic, high-impact shift that reads vividly in both direct and diffuse lighting.

Formulation Advantages of Borosilicate Technology

The larger particle range (20–150 µm) is critical to achieving a sparkling, jewel-like finish. The borosilicate substrate offers exceptional transparency and clarity, allowing the red-to-green travel to remain crisp and saturated without a milky haze.

Its optical purity and stability support use across a wide variety of systems—from pressed powders and gels to glosses and nail lacquers—delivering consistent, show-stopping effects without compromising formula performance.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Dramatic Color Travel: Produces a hypnotic red-to-green shift for standout, trend-forward products.
  • Superior Sparkle & Brilliance: Borosilicate platelets deliver higher reflectivity and a more dazzling sparkle than typical mica-based pearls.
  • Clean Beauty Compatible: TiO2-free, vegan, and cruelty-free; Natural per ISO 16128.
  • Broad Application Use: Proven performance in eye, face, lip, and nail formats, from pressed powders to gels and lacquers.
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Line/Series
Diamond
INCI Name
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Physical Product Color
Red
Color Effect
Green, Multi-Color, Red
Effect Type
Color Travel
Material Type
Borosilicate, Powder, Silica
Certifications
Natural (ISO16128), TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
20-150 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Diamond Variable GR 27

The color shift is an optical effect created by coating a smooth borosilicate (glass) flake with a precise layer of iron oxides, causing light to reflect and refract at different angles.
Yes, Diamond Variable GR 27 is TiO2-Free, Vegan, and Cruelty-Free, making it an excellent choice for clean and conscious cosmetic formulations.
The particle size is 20–150 µm. This large range creates a highly reflective, sparkling effect rather than a subtle satin or pearl finish.
Yes, it is approved for use in lip formulations like glosses and lip toppers to create a dazzling color-shifting effect.
Diamond Variable GR 27 has an inherent base color, which makes the color travel effect appear more drastic and eye-catching compared to more transparent interference pigments.
It is certified Natural according to ISO 16128 standards, which define the natural origin index of cosmetic ingredients.
While the particles are larger to achieve maximum sparkle, the smooth platelet structure of the borosilicate substrate helps ensure a relatively smooth feel, especially in liquid or cream-based formulas.

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