Calcium Aluminum Borosilcate

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is a synthetic borosilicate glass powder containing calcium and aluminum. It's used in makeup and nail products to add sparkle and pearlescence, improve slip, and build texture without adding opaque coverage.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A glass powder that adds sparkle to makeup and nail products.
Category
Color
Type
Pigment

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Great

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Delivers a radiant, light-reflective finish while keeping the feel lightweight and silky, and adds dimension and a smooth glide without making the color look heavy.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in pressed eyeshadows, highlighters, and lip toppers for a shimmering effect, and in nail lacquers for a sparkling overlay.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Generally considered low risk for skin; irritation is uncommon. As with any fine powder, avoid getting loose dust in the eyes.

Is Calcium Aluminum Borosilcate a Good Ingredient?

This inert, highly stable glass pigment delivers sparkle and slip without reactive chemistry, and it typically has very low irritation potential due to its large, non-penetrating particle size, which is what earns it a Great rating.

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