Technical Profile & Formulation Guide for NovaGlow Max GYB
Chunky Borosilicate Glitter with Dramatic Color Travel
NovaGlow Max GYB is a bold, chunky effect pigment built on a high-clarity calcium aluminum borosilicate and silica platform. On application, it reveals a striking color shift that travels from vibrant lime green through bright golden yellow into deep, warm coppery orange and bronze. The result is an ultra-reflective, glitter-like finish that instantly transforms face, lip, and nail products into high-impact statement shades.
The semi-transparent nature of this pigment allows underlying base shades to remain visible while layering on intense sparkle and multidimensional warmth. Use it as a topper to dial up drama in existing formulas or as the hero effect pigment in festival, editorial, and special-occasion launches where maximum visibility and light play are essential.
Formulating with Extra-Large Particle Sizes (100–5000 μm)
With an extra-large particle size range of 100–5000 μm, NovaGlow Max GYB delivers a visibly chunky, faceted glitter effect rather than a subtle pearl finish. The broad distribution creates a mix of flash points that catch light from multiple angles, enhancing the perceived color travel between green, yellow, orange, and bronze. This size profile is ideal for face and body gels, lip toppers, and nail effects where a pronounced, textured sparkle is desired.
For optimal performance, suspend the flakes in appropriately structured systems: high-viscosity gels, non-tacky anhydrous bases, or nail lacquers with robust suspending agents. Avoid excessive high-shear milling, which can fracture the borosilicate platelets and reduce brilliance. Instead, incorporate at the final stage using low- to medium-shear mixing to maintain flake integrity and maximize reflectivity.
Clean, Warm-Toned Effects with Versatile Application
NovaGlow Max GYB combines its warm green-to-gold-to-bronze color travel with a carmine-free, vegan & cruelty free INCI profile, supporting modern “no animal-derived pigment” positioning. The presence of titanium dioxide and iron oxides enhances light scattering and depth, helping the bright lime and golden tones transition smoothly into richer copper and bronze reflections.
Because the pigment is semi-transparent, it excels as a topper over existing shades—amplifying warm oranges, corals, reds, and bronzes, or creating unexpected contrast over deep, cool bases. Adjust loading levels to tune payoff: lower levels for a dispersed twinkle and texture, higher levels for dense, almost jewel-encrusted surfaces in face, lip, and nail formats.
Key Formulation Benefits
- Dramatic Color Travel: Delivers a vivid shift from lime green through bright yellow to coppery orange and bronze for instantly noticeable dimension.
- Chunky, High-Impact Sparkle: Extra-large 100–5000 μm flakes create a bold, glitter-like finish ideal for festival, editorial, and special-occasion looks.
- Semi-Transparent Topper: Allows underlying lip, face, or nail shades to show through while adding intense warmth and sparkle.
- Robust Borosilicate Substrate: High-clarity borosilicate and silica platelets enhance reflectivity and maintain crisp, faceted flashes of color.
- Vegan & Carmine-Free Story: Formulated without carmine and aligned with vegan & cruelty free positioning for modern, conscious brands.
- Multi-Format Versatility: Engineered for stable use in face and body gels, anhydrous balms, lip toppers, and nail lacquers or gels.
