Snapshot
- Overview
- A glass pigment that gives makeup sparkle and dimension.
- Category
- Color
- Type
- Pigment
Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
Calcium titanium borosilicate is a borosilicate glass matrix that includes titanium. It's used in color cosmetics to deliver pronounced sparkle, pearlescence, and light-scattering for multidimensional finishes without affecting formula stability.
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Our take
Is Calcium Titanium Borosilicate a Good Ingredient?
This highly stable, inert effect pigment provides intense sparkle and light-scattering with a low likelihood of irritation and good compatibility across formulas, which is what earns it a Great rating.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Creates an eye-catching gleam with a layered, jewel-like look, and helps diffuse harsh lines for a smoother visual finish.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in metallic eye shadows, glitter gels, illuminating powders, and nail lacquers for show-stopping shine, and also found in festival toppers and radiant body highlighters.
Before you use it
Safety
Considered low risk for irritation; take care to keep larger particles out of eyes and limit inhalation of loose powders.
Products with Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
