The own thing that I wonder about is that if an eyeshadow palette is being sold with a color that states not to be used on the eye due to the glitter, what in the world do they expect you to use it for? I went into it with already dry eyes and was told that it could make things worse for me. -24C thats without the windchill. So, the answer is that PET glitter continues to be not approved, and based on my reading of their response, its actually not approved in cosmetics, generally. I was under the impression that Lit Cosmetics glitters were eyesafe because of their rounded shape. Based on the three CIR reports linked within this post regarding particle sizes for PET glitter, borosilicate glasses, and synthetic fluorphlogopite, these were the sizes noted. Your eyes never look irritated in your photos, and Ive often wondered how you use and remove so much makeup every day with seemingly no eye or skin irritation. I just cant risk it, but I have no problem with the other alternatives. Its not an issue related to cost of the product, as a FYI! I am just wondering about your thoughts on poly methyl methacrylate as an ingredient I have read the CIR report but I am not sure if it confers the risks of PET glitter. Based on the response I received from the FDA, the FDA has not approved the use of glitter or polyethylene terephthalate as a color additive in cosmetics or any other FDA-regulated product. (That seems to implyall cosmetics, which would, For example, ColourPop includes the warning not intended for use in the immediate eye area with their Pressed Glitters, which have been included in various palettes alongside eyeshadows and Pressed Pigments (another product not intended for use in the immediate eye area). I think your post will start a much needed revolution in the industry, with regards to Glitter. Clionadh cosmetics has some beautifully unique shadows and uses Bioglitter too. It seems like cosmetics and those who use them (mainly women) are not a priority to the US FDA, which I cant help but find sexist in a way, where womens health is not as high priority as mens. This post is so, so amazing, and the reason there need to be people like you reporting thoroughly, critically, and honestly. I always love a good Temptalia Investigates blog! There are some of U.S. cosmetics are actually banned in other countries due to their ingredients, like formaldehyde. Thats what kind of scared me the most about it. A look into Bite Beauty's rebrand - is anything going right? Some color additives, when used in combination, may form new pigments, which may not be approved for the intended use. My goal was to do more research and present that information to readers and consumers so that they can make the best decision for themselves with more information as more brands add plastic glitter to their products (with or without warnings). As a contact lens user and having super sensitive eyes, glitter has always been an issue for me. (Please find CosIng database results here for borosilicate glasses.) I am no chemist, but find my science degree comes in handy with these glitter discussions;). Excellent article Christine, thank you for all your hard work and the hours you invested!! Light Plus, Neutral undertones. After my headache with the FDA in 2012 and your responses from them, Im convinced they really dont care about safety at all. The bit about to be safe when consumers use them according to their labeling, or as they are customarily used. is very interesting. Thanks for making sure your readers are informed about the products they purchase (or in some cases, ones we dont purchase.) They are my favorite posts on temptalia. Great read and I appreciate the work you put into this article. LOL! I occasionally get into researching about something thoroughly like you do (I chuckled with empathy at your reply to kjh The hours Ive spent with my eyes almost glazed over and two separate windows with 30-40 tabs open in each for the last three days trying to find clarity), but your results and conclusions (so thoughtfully and eloquently put) helps thousands of women and I commend you for that! I know it might be annoying, and people want many colors and finishes in one pallette it seems these days, but then the time something DOES gosh forbid happen, its scarywhom would want to go blind over an eyeshadow look?! Curate a Makeup Collection You Love with More Mindfulness (2022 Guide), How-to Buy Less Makeup: Guide to Makeup No-Buys & Low-Buys (2022), Rouge Dior Forever Transfer-Proof Lipstick. It takes a while to permanently rehydrate your eyes before a LASIK surgery but its well worth the effort cause I dont miss the dryness and constant irritation from wearing lenses all the time. I try to ignore the pressed glitters in my Colourpop palettes but it would be better if they werent in there at all. Im allergic to some glitters. Thank you once again Christine. Ill need to weed out shadows with glitter or microglitter fallout and just keep the ones that are formulated to stay on well. Alternative ingredients need to be used. Ive bookmarked it for future reference too. ? Light, Yellow, slight yellow undertones. Thank you for sharing this experience. The law does not require cosmetic products and ingredients (except for color additives not intended as coal-tar hair dyes) to have FDA approval before they go on the market, but it does require them to be safe when consumers use them according to their labeling, or as they are customarily used. I feel like acknowledging PET glitter safety/legality as a gray area is a bit taboo, and its wonderful to read a thoughtful breakdown of the different kinds too! I had to wait for almost a year until my eye was moist enough though. I dont think thats a standard way of writing the ingredient, though. Thank you for all your research, what an eye opener! Both borosilicates and synthetic mica are pretty common from what Ive seen, so Id definitely pay attention to what shades have given you trouble, but Id pay particular attention to see if theres any correlation with type of formula or particle size like a lot of people love how sparkly some Pat McGrath shades are, but they definitely have more visible sparkle to them and theres a range of sizes for both types of ingredients. I live in Calgary, Alberta so it is very dry and after having the surgery once it dried my eye out already. PET can be so dangerous when the particles are even the size yours or mine were. Im glad youre OK. I had Lasik a few years ago and I love it, I had to have a touch up as they didnt quite do it strong enough. Im glad your eye was okay !! Find a product dupe or compare two palettes. Good luck. Based on reading through all three reports, the final report on PET glitter didnt seem quite as detailed or as thorough to me, so Id certainly like to see more studies/tests done. The FDAs response, received on January 16th, 2020: FDA regulates the dyes and pigments used for coloring foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices or the human body as color additives. Glitter (polyethylene terephthalate) imparts color to cosmetics so it meets the definition of a color additive. Im sorry that glitter in the eye happened to you, but so relieved that it turned out ok. MAC Glitters used to have a similar warning, but presently, for many of their glitters, their warning is now Approved for adhesion on the eye area using Duo Adhesive.. I actually think the push toward being more eco-friendly here might be the way PET glitter gets phased out over time. I will say that the Ambient Lighting products are very finely milled, and while its used on the face, some people use highlighters (including me at times) as a highlight in the inner corner of the eye, or as an eyeshadow. There doesnt seem to be a way for consumers to determine if product A with a warning of not intended for use around the immediate eye area is actually any riskier than product B that calls itself an eyeshadow with no warning. We appreciate enthusiasm for new releases but ask readers to please hold questions regarding if/when Light Medium, Yellow, slight yellow undertones. Also, Urban Decay Moondust shadows are in the same category of risk when worn on the eye as say MAC glitter? Did your dry eyes ever get better post-Lasik, Christina? Per my doctors notes and what he told me, it was a plastic particle that was removed. I thought that might be their secret sauce so I looked for dupes that had that ingredient and at the time I couldnt find any (I did purchase some of the Ambient Lights). I also wanted to inquire on whether there will be any modifications to approved color additives, particularly for use on eyes, for such color additives as Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), and Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985). What I see as the basic problem, is that it would appear that the jury is still out when it comes to the FDA putting their foot down on cosmetics companies using PET in eye makeup. I want to recommend a tip to anyone and everyone that use glitter, no matter what type or size it is: Remove it with tape. As others have said, I would never use one of the pressed glitters, but several of the more traditional shades/shadows you mentioned are in my collection! However, we are exercising enforcement discretion for a period of time.. I will be using a Qtip along my lashlines first before cotton pads to sweep the rest away. I wanted to ask what is the difference between glitter vs shimmer vs foiled vs metallic shadows? I think they wrote the 008 as the particle size. expectations and then disappoint readers as even products that are swatched don't always end up One big concern is that younger persons eager to experiment with make-up, but less aware of any warnings that might (or might not be) on the packaging, will run into a tricky situation because of this. Normal-to-Dry skin. Once the enforcement discretion period is over, FDA will resume our enforcement of these non-permitted colors.. They need to get their sh*t together on this one before people end up with serious damage to their corneas! Dry skin. Fully agree with this 100%. Many cosmetics companies rely on consumer ignorance about potential hazards. Normal-to-Dry skin. I went ahead anyway because my prescription was extremely high to the point where I was having difficulty driving at night. I will be very cautious if I ever think of using glitter around my eyes again. But yes, every time I go back in the winter, my poor already dry eyes are so dry. Approved for use: Eyes Lips, Face (but please use caution around the eyes). In part of its findings, CIR wrote that a lack of case reports and no ongoing FDA regulatory actions suggested to the Panel that ocular injury is not likely. If, in fact, consumers sustain ocular injury from the use of PET glitter, then it seems it will fall to consumers to report those injuries to the FDA. I avoided the obvious ones like ColourPop but didnt realise this applied to the PMG palettes and wouldnt have wasted my money if I knew. Since this post was really focused on potential for eye irritation/injury, I focused on eye products (as those are also where the warnings apply, if they exist), but I know I will be exercising more caution in the removal process if I was wearing a very glittery highlighter/blush color! If product enters eye, rinse with water. I am sorry to hear that you have experienced some eye issues as a result of your work on this blog, but I guess that it is not surprising, considering how much eyeshadow you apply on a daily/weekly basis, that one day you would be affected. I am really hoping the PET plastic-in-eyeshadow trend dies soon. And Gute Besserung for your eye! During this time, we will allow glitter and mica-based composite pigments to be released with comment when presented for importation into the US. Oily skin. Yeah, I am bitter about it. Thank you for the work you put into this! However, larger-sized Synthetic Mica and Borosilicate products are currently permitted. ), so Im glad Lit listed those measurements so we can have some visual idea of various particle sizes. Thank you so much for this thorough and fantastically researched overview! Clearly I dont deliberately eat glitter, but its inevitable that a small amount gets swallowed over the course of talking and drinking and I actually do wear glitter lips semi-regularly. Id like to add my praise and thanks to everyone elses for this information and for the research youve done, Christine. I really appreciate the work you put in to researching glitter in eye products, because it can feel so daunting as a layperson to sort through all the information from the FDA & the EU. Craft glitter is an entirely different thing and absolutely should never be anywhere near the eye. Borosilicate pigments like the Mermaid colors are uniquely reflective. There are labeling inconsistencies (at least to us as consumers), which have led to confusion and for some, increased the alarm about the safety of the products theyve used in the past or are currently using. Lightest, Neutral undertones. Ive got enough issues still getting eyelid breakouts even avoiding the problematic pigment color. Im sure it was a scary moment. So, I didnt want people to take what happened to me and run with it in an alarmist way either so I tried to present ALL the information possible so that it can be more about readers armed with whatever info is available and making the decision based on their personal comfort level. . For comparison, Lit Cosmetics sells three sizes of loose glitter where Size #2 is dubbed small at 0.004 x 0.004 or 101.6 m x 101.6 m, Size #3 is medium at 0.008 x 0.008 or 203.2 x 203.2 m, and Size #4 is large at 0.015 x 0.015 or 381 x 381 m (note: Ive made assumptions that Lits measurements are in inches before converting to microns). Also, I hope youre healing well. Of all the things we are exposed to over the course of our lives Im sure a few specks of glitter are the least of my worries, but I do sometimes think about it, especially with the glitters that are specifically designed to break down. Tell us your current shade match, and we'll help you find a match in your next foundation or concealer! Not only for safety, but for environmental reasons. 10% off buy online & pick-up in-store (or curbside) w/code, Phyrra tried to figure it all out in July 2012, list of FDA-approved Color Additives here, Safety Assessment of Modified Terephthalate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics, April 12, 2013, CosIng database results here for borosilicate glasses, CosIng database results for synthetic fluorphlogopite here, https://ecostardust.com/pages/non-bioglitter-amnesty, https://www.fatherly.com/news/glitter-is-destroying-the-environment-scientists-ban/. If irritation occurs, consult your ophthalmologist. In 2016, a kit of Pigments and Glitters had this warning for the Glitter and Reflects Glitter: Not for use in the eye area, though the Reflects line of Glitters contains calcium sodium borosilicate (not plastic glitter; other Glitters in the range do contain plastic glitter) and +/- color additives, while two Pigments included in the same kit also contain this ingredient but included additional ingredients beyond color additives. Medium, Olive, neutral undertones. Oh my god!! Dry skin. ' I think this is a misplaced apostrophe: brands that release. The beauty standards are so confusing, just like pigments that are sold as eyeshadow in pallettes and then tiny print not eye safe like seriously, if they are going to do that, they should stick to making whole pallettes like that and let people pick up shadows, vs pigments. Lightest, Pink, moderately pink undertones. off-topic question, or need technical support, please I actually tried to confirm with Lit that their glitters were eye safe, and they referred me back to my own warning notice posted on their glitters, so in a very roundabout way, they actually wouldnt confirm they were safe. In particular we recommend them for nail polish, shimmer body lotion and soap. Eyeshadow palette should be filled with eyeshadows. But hey, as it can happen to anyone, this stuff just shouldnt be manufactured. As far as the FDA is concerned, none of it is approved. Thank you, Hannah! Comments alerting us to typos or small errors in the post are appreciated (!) answered already. Love our content? And Ive seen them wind up on my waterline or tear duct from exactly that! Light Plus, Pink, slight pink undertones. I did find the top references to it as a craft glitter. Regarding the Borosilicate, I find it in three PM Decadence shades (likely the very three that I hate using because they feel gritty: Enigma, Sinful and Gold Standard); two ABH Sultry shades (Rose Quartz and Cinder) and one ColourPop Brown Sugar shade (Saute). Especially since a good amount of glittery stuff seems to be marketed heavily towards that age catchment. I keep seeing mixed signals from indie brands on how safe any glitter is. Thank you! Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Sadly, glitter and I just dont work. Fortunately, I walked away with minimal damage (antibiotics for a week and skip contacts for a few days), so I consider myself lucky and definitely think getting to the doctor sooner (about two hours) was the right move! This is fascinating to me (although Im sorry you had to go through this). We earn commission on sales tracked from our links and codes. Maybe it behooves those who buy Colour Pop (since they seem to be including these more and more) and other brands using these ingredients to write directly to the company explaining that they wont be buying palettes or single shadows that contain these. I agree! Support Temptalia by shopping the retailers below! The FDAs position is that FDA has not approved the use of glitter or polyethylene terephthalate as a color additive in cosmetics or any other FDA-regulated product. EUs CosIng database permits the use of glitter or polyethylene terephthalate without any limitations or restrictions, per searching their database. Glitters are not eye safe and it drives me nuts when I see companies (like ColourPop) put glitters in eyeshadow palettes especially ones that are aimed at more juvenile customers. We earn commission on sales tracked from our links and codes. Maybe the makeup companies will listen to you. FDA-regulated product. From the organization American Academy of Ophthalmology, they included the title of a section as avoid glitter eye makeup but go on to say be careful: Be careful with metallic, glitter, sparkle powder or other makeup. From a quick googling, one site listed the ingredient under their polyester glitter category as PET glitter (same as what I wrote about), but I saw a lot of association with it as an alternative craft glitter so Id definitely try to dig in more to see what that means. Looking for the best makeup and beauty products? Its def more pricey than traditional Lasik (at least it was when I got it done) and the downtime is longer.
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