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.
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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
1.1%
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