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.

Candy Cane biodegradable bio glitter — MoonShatter EcoGlitter

Candy Cane

Name: Candy Cane
Brand: Moon Shatter EcoGlitter
Price: 19.5 USD
Availability: InStock

$19.50 USD

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Size: 13 gr jar

13 gr jar 10 gr pouch 5 gr pouch

A few left in stock!
Inventory on the way

Description

Candy Cane's aqua and rose blend will leave you feeling inspired and elevated, like peppermint-flavored candy, ready to dive into your life with fresh purpose.

Cosmetic Bioglitter® is a biodegradable glitter made from sustainably sourced cellulose film derived from six-year-old eucalyptus trees grown on managed plantations in southern France. It’s 30–40 % softer on the skin than polyester glitter and fully meets global cosmetic regulations.

Color Profile

Rose (Pink), Turquoise (Aqua, Blue-Green), White

NOTE: Only three SPARKLE V1 colors may bleed on skin—red, green, and blue. Cosmetic Bioglitter® uses FDA-approved pigments (the same as in lipsticks and shadows), unlike standard plastic glitter.

Use makeup remover, Aloe Vera, or your choice of oil for stain removal.

Glitter Specs

This color blend includes different sizes of Cosmetic Bioglitter® SPARKLE V1 & PURE V1 to give a multi-dimensional look when applied to your body, face or hair:

X-Small (150 micron/.006” hex)
Small (200 micron/.008” hex)
Medium (375 micron/.015” hex)
Large (1000 micron/.040” hex)
X-Large (2400 micron/.094” hex)

Bioglitter® is reflective and precision-cut hexagonal in shape, giving it the ultimate glam look.

How to apply & remove

Apply a thin layer of glitter bonder, then tap glitter on while the bonder is still tacky. Build in light layers for stronger sparkle and less fallout. To remove, press away loose glitter first, then massage with an oil-based cleanser or skin-safe oil and rinse gently.

Ingredients

Cosmetic Bioglitter® SPARKLE V1 (2016)

Film core – Rayon (Eucalyptus Cellulose) fully biodegradable. Reflective layer – ultra-thin aluminium for classic metallic flash. Protective coating – plant-based resin that locks cosmetic pigments and prevents bleed.

INCI: Rayon (Eucalyptus Cellulose), Glycerin, Water (Aqua), Urea, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), CI 19140 (Yellow 5), Pigment Red 57:1, Carbon Black (non-nano, CI 77266), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), CI 77510 (Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide), CI 77000 (Aluminium). <0.5 ppm heavy metals; vegan-suitable.

Cosmetic Bioglitter® PURE V1 (Aluminium-free, lip-safe)

Cellulose core only—no metal; sparkle created by proprietary natural-polymer optics, giving soft opal/opaque effects.

INCI: Rayon (Eucalyptus Cellulose), Glycerin, Water (Aqua), Urea, Shellac*, Mica (synthetic), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), CI 77489 (Iron Oxide), CI 77510 (Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide), Tin Oxide + shade-dependent pigments. 0 ppm aluminum; vegan options available. *Shellac appears only in certain opaque tones

Safety & best use

Use cosmetic glitter only as directed. For lips and the immediate eye area, choose products clearly marked lip- and eye-safe. Chunky and metallic sparkle blends are best for cheeks, body, hair, nails, and festival looks. Keep loose glitter out of eyes, do not inhale, and remove fully before sleep.

Shipping & Returns

We hand-pack every order—please allow up to 48 hours before it ships.

Free shipping unlocks automatically once your cart meets the threshold shown in your cart.

Because glitter is a cosmetic, opened items aren’t returnable.

Damaged delivery? Email hello@moonshatter.com with photos within three days for a replacement.

Be glitterful :)

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.