Magnesium Stearate
INCI name
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE,
Alternative names
- Magnesiumdistearat,
- magnesii stearas,
- E 470b,
- Magnesiumstearat,
Origin
- synthetic,
Definition
- Magnesium distearate,
INCI function
- cosmetic dye,
- moisturizing,
- Bulking,
- Anti-caking agent,
Substance category
No information available
Characteristics
- allows the free flow of solids and thus prevents powdered cosmetic products from caking together into lumps or hard masses
- increases the water content of the skin and keeps it soft and smooth
- Colours cosmetic products and/or gives colour to the skin and/or skin appendages
- Reduces bulk density of cosmetics
- improves lubricity
- may cause allergic reactions
- approved for certified natural cosmetics
CAS-No.
- 557-04-0,
EINECS/EILINCS-No.
- 209-150-3,
Studies, literature and statements
Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 254
White, fine, very oily-feeling powder Adheres well to the skin. As a powder component for improvement of the softness and covering capabilities, for stabilization of W/O emulsions. In some cases can cause allergies.
Wörterbuch der Kosmetik, page 171
Always a mixture of stearate and palmitate. Very fine white powder that feels greasy and serves as a powder component to improve glidability and coverage. It is less toxic than the zinc compound. Use as baby powder, facial or compact powder.
Kosmetik Lexikon, page 109
Basis for powder. Improves the lubricity of powder on the skin.
Product examples
This list includes 10 random products that contain Magnesium Stearate.
- La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream
- Eucerin Lip Repair
- Primavera Feuchtigkeitscreme Neroli Cassis
- The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals™ Liquid Foundation
- Böttger Spezialcreme Extra Fett
- Noti No Age Lift Express Cc Cream Multi Action
- Maybelline New York Matte Maker
- Belico Derma Concept Eye Shadow 2
- Louis Widmer Creme Für Die Augenpartie
- Bärbel Drexel Anti Karies Lutschpresslinge