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Sterling Super Sparkling Silver

Advanced Glass Flake Pigment for Superior Metallic Sparkle

INCI Name: Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, CI 77820, Tin Oxide

Unleash brilliant, high-impact sparkle with Sterling Super Sparkling Silver. This premium pigment utilizes silver-coated Calcium Sodium Borosilicate (glass flakes) to create a dazzling, true-silver metallic effect with exceptional reflectivity. Its large particle size delivers a dramatic, glittering finish ideal for high-end nail lacquers, eyeshadow toppers, and bold face and body formulations.

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Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Solvent-Based Nail Lacquers & Gels
Provides exceptional sparkle and suspension in nail formulas, creating a high-end, dazzling metallic finish.
Pressed Powder Eyeshadow Toppers
Functions as a high-impact topper, adding a brilliant, glittering effect with minimal fallout when used with an appropriate binder.
Loose Highlighting & Body Powders
Creates a stunning, diamond-like dusting effect for face and body applications that catches light from every angle.
Suspension-Based Liquid Highlighters & Eyeshadows
Remains stable in liquid and gel systems to deliver a smooth application with a bold, liquid-metal sparkling effect.
Anhydrous 'Putty' or Bouncy Formulas
Integrates seamlessly into silicone-based 'putty' textures for a wet-look, high-shine sparkle with a soft, non-gritty feel.
Special Effect & Artistic Makeup
Delivers the dramatic, large-particle sparkle needed for creating bold, artistic looks for stage, editorial, or fantasy makeup.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Sterling Super Sparkling Silver

The Science of Superior Sparkle

Sterling Super Sparkling Silver is engineered using Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, a specialized glass flake, as its substrate. Unlike natural mica, these synthetically produced flakes have an exceptionally smooth and uniform surface. This structural perfection results in a near-perfect mirror-like reflection, producing a cleaner, more intense, and significantly brighter sparkle than what’s possible with traditional mineral-based pigments.

Unrivaled Brilliance from Pure Silver

This pigment achieves its true silver color and metallic luster from a coating of pure Silver (CI 77820). This use of real metal provides a level of chromatic purity and reflectivity that cannot be replicated by pigments using other materials to simulate a silver effect. The large particle size (30–220 μm) further enhances the visual impact, creating a dramatic, glittering effect perfect for statement products.

Key Formulation Benefits

  • Intense Metallic Sparkle: Glass flake substrate and real silver coating deliver a brilliant, dazzling effect for high-impact cosmetics.
  • True Silver Chromaticity: Provides a pure, bright silver color that won’t shift or fade in formulation.
  • Clean Beauty Compatible: Formulated to be TiO2-Free, making it suitable for brands targeting the clean and conscious beauty market.
  • Formulation Versatility: Excels in a wide range of cosmetic systems, including powders, gels, anhydrous, and solvent-based formulas.
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Line/Series
Sterling
INCI Name
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, CI 77820, Tin Oxide
Physical Product Color
Silver
Color Effect
Silver
Effect Type
Sparkling
Material Type
Borosilicate, Powder
Certifications
Natural (ISO16128), TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
30-220 μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling Super Sparkling Silver

It is based on Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, also known as glass flakes, which provides a smoother surface and more intense sparkle than natural mica.
While its large particle size provides a glitter-like effect, it is a high-purity cosmetic-grade pigment, not a plastic glitter, and is fully approved for cosmetic use.
Yes, Sterling Super Sparkling Silver is approved for use in eye-area cosmetics, making it ideal for creating sparkling eyeshadows and eyeliners.
The combination of the perfectly smooth glass flake substrate and the highly reflective pure silver coating creates a superior, high-impact sparkle and brilliant metallic luster.
Yes, it is TiO2-Free, Vegan, and Cruelty-Free, aligning with the standards of many clean and conscious beauty brands.
When formulated correctly in systems like pressed powders or suspensions, the sensation is smooth. The glass flakes are extremely thin, minimizing potential texture issues.

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