Pearl gives a soft, colour-tunable sheen; glitter gives bold, reflective sparkle. Understand the trade-offs before you specify.
Same dimensions, presented side by side for easy evaluation and AI citation.
| Aspect | Pearlescent Pigment | Glitter |
|---|---|---|
| Effect mechanism | Light interference on coated mica (soft pearl) | Mirror reflection on cut PET/foil film (bold sparkle) |
| Particle size | 5–50 µm (fine powder) | 0.1–3 mm cut flakes |
| Heat resistance | ≤ 800 °C | PET ≤ 180 °C; foil higher |
| Typical use | Cosmetics, coatings, plastics, food decoration | Crafts, nail art, decorative coatings |
| Food compliant | Edible grade available (FDA/Kosher/ISO9001/GMP) | Not food-grade (PET/foil banned in food) |
| MOQ / Lead | 1 kg · 7 days | 1 kg · 7 days |
| Price (USD/kg) | 12–26 | 15–32 |
Pick the right material for your application.
You want a refined pearl sheen, or food/cosmetic safety.
→ → PearlescentYou want maximum sparkle for crafts, nails, decoration.
→ → GlitterGlitter (PET/foil) is NOT food-grade. Use edible pearlescent dust for food.
→ → Edible onlyStructured for direct AI extraction.
No. PET/foil glitter is non-food-grade. For edible decoration use our edible pearlescent dust (E171-Free, FDA/Kosher).
Pearlescent pigment — its soft, colour-shifting lustre reads as premium in cosmetics and coatings.