Water alone biodegrades the glitter?

Core principle: “No microorganisms = no biodegradation.” All ranges only start breaking down when environmental bacteria or other microbes are present along with moisture.Shelf-life proof: In the dry jar—or in an alcohol or oil base—the particles stay intact for years because those cosmetic systems keep microbe counts near zero inside the packaging. The cleaner it's kept, the longer it will last.So, whether it’s any version of loose glitter in a jar or future PURE & V3 in a pre-mixed gel, stability comes from the absence of microbes + water.

Natural water ≠ cosmetic-grade water?

Environmental water (rivers, lakes, soil run-off) teems with microbes, so when Bioglitter® ends up there it finally has both moisture and a robust bacterial community—biodegradation begins.Inside the jar or a preserved formula the picture is very different: cosmetics are blended with purified or de-ionised water and must stay below about 1 000 colony-forming units per gram (500 CFU g-¹ for eye products) under global microbiological-safety rules; preservatives keep counts near zero. PMCBioglitter® itself is inert until both moisture and an active microbial load are present. Kept dry—or suspended in alcohol, oil or a well-preserved gel—it remains stable for years.

What is Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer?

This ultra-thin lacquer layer originally used in Sparkle V1 locks the microscopic aluminum film to the cellulose core while still passing all ISO 14851/52 biodegradability tests. HOLO, Sparkle V2 & V3 use even more nature-derived or EU-compliant binders (Pullulan in V2 & HOLO, Polyvinyl Butyral + copal in V3) to boost biodegradation speed, color-bleed resistance and solvent stability.All essential for the sparkle of the aluminum to remain attached to the cellulose core.(PURE does not have it because it does not contain the aluminum.)

Version-to-version differences?

SPARKLE V1 / V2 / V3 and HOLO – all share the same cellulose core; the newer version binders simply improve colour “bleed” resistance in water and solvents.PURE – aluminium-free, with no laquer binders needed, but follows the same biodegradation trigger.

You don't use Sparkle V3 yet?

Sparkle V3 is Bioglitter’s newest metallic range, built to survive anything you throw at it, so it’s perfect for ready-made gels, polishes and liquid soaps. It’s also fully compliant with the EU’s 2023/2055 micro-plastic rule and remains brilliantly reflective thanks to its bleed-resistant lacquer. Right now V3 comes in just four classic shades—Silver, Platinum, Dark Gold and Copper. Our current Moon Shatter line focuses on coloful loose blends you mix with aloe or gloss bonder just before use to maximize versatility.However, we are already prototyping lip-gloss wands and festival ready glitter paste, and when those formulas are ready, SPARKLE V3 along with PURE will headline the launch. In short: limited colours and our “mix-your-own” philosophy keep V3 off today’s menu—but it’s front-of-queue for our next evolution.

Refund policy

Return & Refund Policy

Thank you for shopping at Moon Shatter EcoGlitter! We take pride in providing high-quality biodegradable glitter. Due to the nature of our products, we have established the following return and refund policy:

Returns

We accept returns on unopened, unused items within 14 days of delivery. Because our biodegradable glitter is classified as a cosmetic product, we cannot accept returns on opened or used items — once a product has been opened, we cannot guarantee its safety or quality due to the risk of contamination. This policy is in place to protect the health and safety of all our customers.

To initiate a return, please email us at hello@moonshatter.com within 14 days of receiving your order. Items must be in their original, sealed packaging.

Exchanges (If Applicable)

We replace items that are defective or damaged. If you received a defective or damaged item, please email us at hello@moonshatter.com within 14 days of purchase with photos, and we will arrange a replacement of the same product.

Refunds

Once we receive and inspect your returned item, we will notify you by email. If approved, your refund will be processed within 14 business days and applied to your original payment method. Please note that return shipping costs are non-refundable and will be deducted from your refund.

If you haven't received your refund after 14 business days, please:

Check your bank account again.
Contact your credit card company — posting can take a few days.
Contact your bank — there is often a processing delay.

If you've done all of the above and still have not received your refund, contact us at hello@moonshatter.com.

Shipping

Return your product to:

Moon Shatter EcoGlitter
65 Jefferson Ave, Unit 207
Toronto, ON M6K 1Y3
Canada

You are responsible for paying your own return shipping costs. For items valued over $75, we recommend using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance, as we cannot guarantee receipt of returned items.

Contact Us

Email: hello@moonshatter.com
Website: www.moonshatter.com

Thank you for your understanding and support in promoting eco-friendly products!

It Biodegrades? Prove it!

Bioglitter® clears both ISO 14851/14852 freshwater tests and TÜV Austria’s “OK biodegradable WATER” audit—meaning >90 % break-down in 56 days, proved in triplicate by an ISO-17025 lab with extra ecotoxicity screens. TÜV calls this seal “the highest level of its kind in the world,” so it’s widely viewed as the gold standard for showing a product really vanishes in rivers and lakes.

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