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Sterling Shimmer Silver

Advanced Silver-Coated Glass Flake for Reflective Mirror Finishes

INCI Name: Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silver (CI 77820)

Create a true mirror-like finish with Sterling Shimmer Silver, an advanced metallic pigment for high-impact cosmetics. Featuring pure silver deposited on a smooth glass flake substrate, this pigment delivers unparalleled reflectivity and a brilliant, sparkling effect. It is ideal for dazzling nail lacquers, liquid eyeliners, and powder eyeshadows, and is TiO2-free to meet modern clean beauty standards.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

High-Shine Nail Lacquers & Gels
Delivers a brilliant, mirror-ball effect with superior suspension and a smooth, reflective finish in solvent and gel-based systems.
Metallic Liquid & Gel Eyeliners
Creates a stunning, continuous line of liquid metal with intense sparkle and excellent stability in water-based formulas.
Pressed Powder Eyeshadows & Highlighters
Provides a high-impact, wet-look metallic finish with a creamy texture and minimal fallout for ultra-reflective powders.
Loose Highlighting & Effect Powders
Offers a dazzling, high-sparkle effect perfect for loose powders used on the face and body for a dramatic glow.
Anhydrous Body Shimmers & Gels
Blends seamlessly into anhydrous formulas to create a spectacular, high-shine skin finish with a sophisticated sparkle.
Special Effect Top Coats (Eye & Nail)
Functions as a perfect topper to transform any color, adding a brilliant layer of silver sparkle and metallic depth.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Sterling Shimmer Silver

The Science of a True Mirror Finish

Sterling Shimmer Silver achieves its spectacular metallic effect by vapor-depositing pure silver onto an exceptionally smooth Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate (glass flake) substrate. Unlike traditional pearlescent pigments that rely on light refraction, this process creates a true mirror-like surface. The uniform glass flakes align within a formula to maximize direct reflection, producing a brilliant, liquid-metal shine with intense sparkle.

Technical Formulation Advantages

The glass flake substrate delivers meaningful formulation benefits. Its inherent transparency yields a cleaner, brighter silver hue without the milky undertones sometimes observed with mica. The controlled particle structure aids suspension in liquid systems and imparts a smooth, luxurious skin feel—supporting high-performance results across eye, face, and nail applications.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Unparalleled Reflectivity: Delivers a true mirror-like finish with intense metallic shine and sparkle.
  • High Purity & Brightness: Transparent glass flake substrate ensures a clean, brilliant silver effect without dullness.
  • Clean Beauty Compliant: TiO2-free, vegan, and cruelty-free to align with modern clean beauty standards.
  • Formulation Versatility: Performs across powders, gels, and solvent-based systems for eye, face, and nail products.
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Line/Series
Sterling
INCI Name
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silver (CI 77820)
Physical Product Color
Silver
Color Effect
Silver
Effect Type
Metallic
Material Type
Borosilicate, Powder
Certifications
Natural (ISO16128), TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
21-100 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling Shimmer Silver

Its structure of pure silver coated onto a perfectly smooth glass flake (Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate) creates a highly reflective, mirror-like surface.
The transparent glass flake base provides significantly more sparkle and a cleaner, brighter metallic effect than the more opaque appearance typical of silver mica.
Yes. It is TiO2-free, vegan, and cruelty-free, aligning with clean beauty standards.
No. Silver (CI 77820) is not approved by the FDA for use in lip products in the United States.
The particle size range is 21–100 μm, delivering a brilliant sparkle ideal for high-impact applications.
It excels in metallic nail lacquers, sparkling liquid eyeliners, and high-impact powder highlighters where maximum reflection is desired.

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