What Is Glitter Made Of? (And Why Eco Glitter Is the Future)
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✨ What Is Glitter Made Of?
If you’ve ever found a rogue sparkle in your bra three days after a party, you’ve probably asked yourself: what is glitter actually made of?! Is it magical? Is it metallic? Is it… suspiciously untraceable like the glitter conspiracy theory suggests? Let’s break it down.
Spoiler alert: Not all glitter is created equal and some of it is terrifyingly bad for the planet.
💎 The OG Glitter: Plastic Fantastic (Except… Not Really)
Traditional glitter. the kind you might’ve bathed in at school discos circa 2003 is made from microplastics. Think PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PVC, or other plasticky acronyms that basically mean “this is going straight into the ocean.”
To make plastic glitter:
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A thin film of plastic is coated with reflective material (often aluminium).
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It’s dyed to your colour of choice.
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It’s then sliced into tiny, fabulous shapes - circles, squares, even stars.
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It gets everywhere and never breaks down.
The result? A dazzling ecological nightmare. Plastic glitter can take hundreds of years to break down, and in the meantime, it’s being swallowed by marine life, absorbed into ecosystems, and even showing up in human blood samples. (Yes, seriously.)
🌿 So What’s Eco Glitter Made Of?
At Luminosity Glitter, we do things differently. Because you shouldn’t have to choose between looking like a celestial goddess and saving the planet.
Our glitter is made from:
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Eucalyptus cellulose (yep, from the actual plant)
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Coated in natural pigments
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Finished with a super-fine layer of aluminium for shine (non-toxic & FDA-approved for cosmetic use)
It’s certified biodegradable, meaning it breaks down in nature, not just in lab conditions. Whether it ends up in water or soil, it degrades naturally over time - without harming wildlife or polluting ecosystems.
So when we say we’re the UK’s leading luxury eco glitter brand, we mean it.
🧪 Is It Still as Shiny?
Oh, darling - shinier. Our eco glitter has a gorgeous iridescence and softness that plastic glitter just can’t compete with. And because we hand-blend every batch in our West London HQ (yes, we’re that extra), you get unique, high-impact sparkle that actually feels good to wear.
👏 TL;DR – Let’s Recap:
| Glitter Type | Made Of | Biodegradable? | Environmental Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic Glitter | PET/PVC + aluminium | ❌ No | 🚫 Terrible |
| Eco Glitter | Eucalyptus cellulose + magic | ✅ Yes | ✅ Earth-loving |
💡 Want to Sparkle Smarter?
You can shop our full range of eco glitter blends here and join the #EcoGlitterRevolution. Whether you’re prepping for a festival, wedding, or just another Tuesday that needs more razzle, we’ve got your guilt-free glitter fix covered.
👀 P.S. Heard about the Glitter Conspiracy?
We’ve got thoughts. Read our take on the glitter conspiracy theory right here and prepare to have your sparkle-loving mind blown.
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