What is Biodegradable Glitter?
Welcome to the Glitterverse
We're all about spreading sparkle and joy while keeping our planet in mind.
Our glitter isn't just any glitter; it's a magical blend of creativity and responsibility.
Here's what makes our glitter shine brighter:
🌸 Eco-Friendly Formulation:Our glitter is crafted with care, using regenerated cellulose as the shimmering base.
We're committed to sustainability, so you can dazzle guilt-free knowing that our glitter is biodegradable and eco-friendly.
💋 Skin-Loving Ingredients:We believe in beauty that's kind to your skin. That's why our glitter is infused with hydrating glycerin and moisturising urea,
ensuring your sparkle game is as gentle as it is glamorous. Our glitter is 30-40% softer on your skin compared to traditional glitter too!
🌈 Vibrant Variety:From electric blues to ravishing reds, our glitter comes in a kaleidoscope of colours to suit every style and mood.
🦄 Cruelty-Free:We're proud to say that our glitter is 100% cruelty-free. Because looking fabulous shouldn't come at the expense of our furry friends.
Genuine Bioglitter®
Always look out for the Bioglitter® logo to be sure you're purchasing genuine biodegradable glitter.
Bioglitter is the registered trademark of and under licence from Sigmund Lindner GmbH, Luminosity Glitter has been granted permission for its use.
Bioglitter® Sparkle V1
Sparkle Range
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
- Sparkly AF with a bold high shine.
- Ingredients: Regenerated cellulose, Glycerin (plant derived), Aqua, Urea, Styrene/Acrylate Copolymer, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Aluminium (CI 77000), [+/- Colour Pigments].
Bioglitter® Pure V1
Shimmer Range
- Suitable for vegetarians.
- Soft colours and iridescent shimmer.
- Ingredients: Regenerated cellulose, Glycerin (plant derived), Aqua, Urea, Shellac, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Tin Oxide.
Bioglitter® Holo V1
Holographic Range
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
- A kaleidoscope of colour when the light hits it.
- Ingredients: Regenerated cellulose, Glycerin (plant derived), Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Adipicacid/1,4-butanediol/terephthtalate copolymer, Shellac, Aluminium (CI 77000).
Bioglitter® Pure Opaque V1
Electric Sherbet Range
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
- Opaque glitter with bold colour.
- Ingredients: Rayon, Glycerin (plant derived), Urea, Callitris Quadrivalvis Gum, CI 77891, Polyurethane-35, Copernica Cerifera Cera, Silica, [+/- Colour Pigments].
A combination Range
Glisten Range
This range has been beautifully blended with the all ranges: Sparkle, Shimmer, Holographic and Electric Sherbet for glitter mixes that are simply out of this world!
A little more information
Our Bioglitter® is crafted in Germany, where every sparkle is born from a blend of innovation and eco-conscious practices. The magic begins with eucalyptus cellulose sourced from sustainable and responsibly managed plantations across Europe.
Imagine Bioglitter® as a tiny adventurer embarking on a journey back to nature. When it finds itself in the embrace of a natural environment like a field or a river, it begins its magical transformation.
In these enchanting settings, friendly microbes, like nature's little cleanup crew, start their work. They feast upon the biodegradable components of the glitter, breaking it down into harmless substances. The speed of this process is like a dance between moisture, temperature, and microbial activity.
If the conditions are just right - warm and moist - the microbes throw a glittery party, and biodegradation can happen relatively quickly, within a few weeks. But if the environment is cooler or drier, the process may take a bit longer, stretching out over a few months.
Bioglitter® is made from eco-friendly materials that break down naturally, just like your banana peels and coffee grounds. When you toss it into your home compost, it becomes part of a magical transformation, where microbes work their enchanting powers to turn it into nutrient-rich soil.
Unlike traditional plastic glitter, which lingers for centuries, Bioglitter®says, "Farewell, and thank you for the memories!" as it gracefully biodegrades. In just a few weeks to a few months, depending on factors like moisture and temperature, it transforms into compost that can nourish your garden and help new life bloom.
So, the next time you're tidying up after a craft project or a glittery celebration, feel free to sprinkle your Bioglitter® into your compost bin with a smile, knowing that it's on its way to becoming part of something beautiful once again.
All ranges are free of the 14 most common food allergens and GMO-free.
All ranges have a special cellulose core derived from hardwoods, primarily eucalyptus, sustainably sourced from responsibly managed and certified plantations operating to PEFC™ standards.
Sparkle Range:
- Independently tested by OWS Belgium to ISO14851 / ISO14852 Fresh Water Biodegradability and proven to biodegrade highly and safely in a natural freshwater environment.
- 87% biodegradation achieved in 28 days. Which is just 3 percentage points away from meeting the incredibly high performance criteria required be awarded TÜV’s fresh water certification.
Shimmer, Holographic and Electric Sherbet Ranges:
- Certified OK Biodegradable WATER by TÜV Austria.
Sparkle and Holographic Ranges:
Compliant with the following Cosmetic Regulations:
- US FDA (21 CFR)
- China’s Cosmetic Safety and Technical Standard (2015 version)
- EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 & (EU) No. 231/2012
- Japan – Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Ordinance No 126 of July 29, 2003. QD (JSQI)
- Australia – National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Act 1998 (NICNAS) and Cosmetic Standards 2007/ARTG
- Korean Cosmetic Products Act (KPCA)
- Canada – Cosmetic Regulations under Food and Drug Act
- ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD)
Pure Range:
Compliant with the following Cosmetic Regulations:
- US FDA (21 CFR)
FDA compliant for use on lips (aluminium-free) - China’s Cosmetic Safety and Technical Standard (2015 version)
- EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 & (EU) No. 231/2012
- Japan – Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Ordinance No 126 of July 29, 2003. QD (JSQI)
- Australia – National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Act 1998 (NICNAS) and Cosmetic Standards 2007/ARTG
- Korean Cosmetic Products Act (KPCA)
- Canada – Cosmetic Regulations under Food and Drug Act
- ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD)
- US FDA (21 CFR)
- China’s Cosmetic Safety and Technical Standard (2015 version)
- EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 & (EU) No. 231/2012
- Japan – Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Ordinance No 126 of July 29, 2003. QD (JSQI)
- Australia – National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Act 1998 (NICNAS) and Cosmetic Standards 2007/ARTG
- Korean Cosmetic Products Act (KPCA)
- Canada – Cosmetic Regulations under Food and Drug Act
- ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD).
- The Shimmer and Holo Ranges are FDA compliant for use on lip (aluminium free)
Shellac is used in the Shimmer and Holographic Ranges.
- The shellac is produced from the secreted resin left behind on bark by the female lac insect.
- Approved by The Vegetarian Society.
- Widely used in food coatings such as cake glaze.
- This is a natural and environmentally friendly process and no insects are harmed in this.
- This does mean these ranges are not vegan friendly.
The mica used in Bioglitter® is naturally sourced from the USA.
- Zero child labour.
- Chemical-free mining.