Technical Profile & Formulation Guide for NovaGlow Ice GTV
Chunky Borosilicate Flakes with Striking Emerald-to-Violet Travel
NovaGlow Ice GTV is a large-flake, borosilicate-based effect pigment engineered for high-impact sparkle and bold color travel. Built on a transparent calcium aluminum borosilicate and silica substrate, it delivers a dramatic shift from vibrant emerald green to deep purple/violet, especially when applied over dark bases. The oversized, irregular particles create a visually dimensional, glittering finish that stands out in both studio lighting and real-world wear.
Optics & Performance of a Transparent, Cool-Toned Color Travel Pigment
With a particle size range of 100–5000 μm, NovaGlow Ice GTV behaves more like a specialty glitter than a traditional pearl. The transparent platelets allow the underlying base shade to show through while the titanium dioxide and tin oxide coatings generate a cool-toned emerald-to-violet shift that changes with angle, movement, and lighting. The result is a floating, color-shifting sparkle effect rather than flat coverage, ideal for topper formats and transformative finishes.
Because the coverage is inherently transparent, NovaGlow Ice GTV layers beautifully over deep creams, gels, and powders without masking the base color. On bare skin or light bases, the effect is a softer veil of green-violet sparkle; over black or deep jewel tones, the color travel becomes much more intense and visually dramatic.
Formulation Considerations & Best Use Cases
The large particle size demands attention to suspension, film formation, and safety testing. In liquids and gels, use appropriate suspending agents (e.g., high-viscosity gels, film formers, or suspending polymers) to prevent settling and to keep flakes evenly dispersed during application. In pressed or poured systems, combining resilient binders with flexible film formers helps lock the flakes in place while maintaining comfort on the skin.
NovaGlow Ice GTV is particularly well-suited to eye toppers, face highlighters, lip toppers, and nail effects where a bold emerald-to-violet shift is desired. As with all large-particle effect pigments, formulators should carefully evaluate wear comfort, migration, and regional regulatory guidance—especially for use around the immediate eye and on the lips.
Key Formulation Benefits
- Dramatic Color Travel: Delivers a pronounced emerald-to-violet shift that intensifies over dark bases for visually striking, professional-grade effects.
- High-Impact Sparkle: Large, irregular borosilicate flakes create a bold, chunky glitter look with strong light reflection and depth.
- Transparent Overlay: Clear substrate and transparent coverage allow underlying shades to remain visible while adding a cool-toned, shifting sparkle.
- Versatile Across Formats: Suitable for eye, face, lip, and nail concepts, from gels and toppers to high-impact nail finishes, subject to local regulations.
- Vegan & Carmine Free: Formulated without carmine and animal-derived ingredients, supporting vegan and cruelty-free product claims.
