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Magnesium Stearate
Explained
Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.
It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.
See all 1,304 products with Magnesium Stearate
What it does
Cosmetic Colorant
Agents that add color to a product
Moisturising
To add or restore moisture
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.3%
Top categories
Makeup
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Magnesium Stearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
35120
INCI Name
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
INN Name
magnesium stearate
EC #
 209-150-3
Ph. Eur. Name
magnesii stearas
All Functions
Anticaking, Bulking, Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising
