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Sterling Flash Silver S042

Premium Silver-Coated Glass Flakes for Intense Sparkling Effects

INCI Name: Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Silver (CI 77820)

Create dazzling, high-impact cosmetics with Sterling Flash Silver S042. This premium pigment features pure silver deposited onto a glass flake substrate, delivering a dramatic, mirror-like sparkle and intense metallic finish. Its large particle size makes it perfect for creating bold statements in eyeshadows, nail lacquers, and body shimmers. Formulated to be TiO2-free, vegan, and cruelty-free, it meets key clean beauty standards.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Loose & Pressed Powder Eyeshadows
Provides a high-impact, sparkling finish with minimal fallout, adhering smoothly to the skin for a dazzling effect.
Gel & Liquid Eyeshadow Toppers
Suspends perfectly in gel and liquid formulas to create a wet-look, multi-dimensional sparkle that catches the light from every angle.
High-Shine Body & Hair Gels
Delivers a spectacular, glittering effect in body and hair products, offering excellent suspension and a non-gritty feel.
Solvent-Based Nail Lacquers
Creates a brilliant, high-coverage metallic or sparkling effect in nail polish, remaining stable in suspension without settling.
Anhydrous 'Putty' & Cream Highlighters
Integrates seamlessly into anhydrous cream and putty formulas for a bold, strobing highlight with a true silver metallic sheen.
Loose Highlighting & Setting Powders
Adds a subtle yet stunning luminosity when used at low percentages in loose powders for a radiant, 'lit-from-within' glow.

Technical Profile & Formulation Guide for Sterling Flash Silver S042

Advanced Glass Flake Substrate Technology

Sterling Flash Silver S042 is engineered on a sophisticated glass flake substrate (Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate) rather than traditional mica. The ultra-smooth, transparent glass provides an exceptional surface for light reflection. Using a vapor deposition process, a layer of pure silver is meticulously coated onto each flake, delivering outstanding brilliance and a true mirror-like sparkle that is difficult to achieve with other materials.

Formulation Advantages of a Large Particle Pigment

With a particle size of 30–150 μm, Sterling Flash Silver S042 produces distinct points of light for a bold, sparkling effect rather than a soft pearlescence. It disperses easily in liquids, gels, and anhydrous systems, and its unique flake structure supports excellent adhesion in pressed powders—ideal for statement looks across eyes, face, and nails.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Intense Mirror-Like Sparkle: Pure silver on a glass flake substrate delivers unparalleled brilliance and a dramatic, reflective finish.
  • Exceptional Versatility: Performs beautifully in powders, gels, creams, and solvent-based nail lacquers for multi-platform product development.
  • Clean Beauty Compatible: TiO2-free, vegan, and cruelty-free—aligned with modern clean and ethical ingredient standards.
  • Bold Visual Impact: The large particle size creates a high-impact sparkle that catches light from every angle for standout aesthetics.
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Line/Series
Sterling
INCI Name
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Silver (CI 77820)
Physical Product Color
Silver
Color Effect
Silver
Effect Type
Sparkling
Material Type
Powder
Certifications
Natural (ISO16128), TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
30-150 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling Flash Silver S042

Its intense sparkle comes from pure silver coated onto an exceptionally smooth glass flake (Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate) substrate, which creates a highly reflective, mirror-like effect.
While it has a large particle size (30–150 μm) and provides a strong sparkle, it is a precisely engineered cosmetic pigment, not a plastic glitter. It is approved for cosmetic use on the eyes, face, and nails.
Yes, Sterling Flash Silver S042 shows excellent stability and suspension in various liquid and gel systems, making it ideal for liquid eyeshadows, highlighters, and nail polish.
Absolutely. It is formulated without titanium dioxide (TiO2-free) and is certified vegan and cruelty-free, meeting several key requirements for clean beauty brands.
Compared to standard mica, the glass flake substrate provides a smoother surface, leading to higher reflectivity and a more dramatic, sparkling, mirror-like finish, whereas mica typically yields a softer pearlescent shimmer.
The color index number for the silver component is CI 77820.

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