GLITTEREVOLUTION’s guilt-free glitter products are made from plant-based film (cellulose). The material is derived from the fibers of eucalyptus trees, one of the most widely available and fastest growing trees on the planet.

Most commonly available glitters are made with a PET (plastic) film. Once it is disposed of, traditional glitter leaves behind teeny-tiny pieces of plastic (a.k.a. microplastic!) in the ecosystem forever. But that’s not the case with our glitter, as it is biodegradable!

Yes, our guilt-free glitter will fully biodegrade in both marine (ocean) and wastewater environments, in the presence of heat, water, oxygen and microorganisms.

Our biodegradable glitter is also suitable for anaerobic digestion. That means that if a fish or other marine animal accidentally consumes it, the glitter will break down in the process of digestion, instead of remaining in the animal and accumulating as it is consumed up the food chain.

This is in sharp contrast to traditional plastic glitter, which can wreak havoc on marine life, since it stays in the ecosystem once disposed.

Yes. GLITTEREVOLUTION products are cosmetic grade so they are made with the kind of manufacturing quality and cleanliness standards expected for something you put on your skin.

Be a street savvy, conscious glitter buyer! Know that other face and body glitter brands may sell products containing craft glitter – or chunky glitter (large hexes, other shapes, or confetti pieces). It’s not a great idea to put craft glitter near your eyes.

Even cosmetic glitter can become an irritant and scratch up your corneas if it gets in your eyes, which can be painful. By using cosmetic-grade glitter you are reducing this risk, but you cannot totally eliminate it.

When applying glitter to your face, keep it above the eyebrow and along the cheekbone for the smallest risk of getting it in your eyes. If you feel something scratchy in your eyes –DON’T RUB. Use eye drops and irrigate the eye to rinse it out. If the irritation persists, go see your ophthalmologist.

No. The raw materials in all of our products are made from sustainably sourced, renewable, non-GMO ingredients. There are no genetically modified crops used in our products. See the complete list of GM crops here.

The time it takes GLITTEREVOLUTION products to biodegrade can vary greatly (from months to years), depending on the environmental conditions you are in. It will vary depending on different factors, like whether you’re swimming in the ocean or dancing in the desert, whether you apply it with an organic oil base or a dry brush, and how humid the climate is in your geographic location.

In general, biodegradation requires four things: heat, water, oxygen and microorganisms. The more of those four things that are present in the environment, the faster the glitter will biodegrade.

There are dozens of factors that will determine the speed of biodegradation. For example, in the ocean, currents, temperature and types of algae present will all impact the rate at which it breaks down. Generally speaking, it will degrade in the ocean much faster than in the desert!

GLITTEREVOLUTION products are very stable. We package our custom glitter mixes as loose glitter without any adhesive base in order to extend their shelf life. It is a good idea to keep your glitter mixes cool, dry and clean.  The best way to apply it is to use a makeup brush to keep the container free of bacteria that could be transferred from your skin. Unless (and until) the container gets moisture and microorganisms inside, the glitter will not start to biodegrade in the package.

There are European (EN13432) and American (ASTM D6400) standards material characterization (including heavy metals), biodegradation, disintegration, and eco-toxicity. The biodegradable base film used in all of our products is certified to meet both EN13432 and ASTM D6400 norms. If you want to learn more about what these standards mean, read this.

The biodegradable base film used in all of our glitter products is also certified by AIB Vinçotte for home compostability according to OK Compost Home standard.