A mineral powder used as an absorbent, bulking and opacifying agent.
What it is
Calcium silicate is a hydrous or anhydrous silicate containing varying proportions of calcium oxide and silica. CosIng lists it as an absorbent, bulking and opacifying agent.
Where it is used
Used in face powders, foundations, dry shampoos and other powder products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the particle size or whether the material is natural or synthetic.
Functions
- Absorbent
- Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
- Bulking
- Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
- Opacifying
- Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (16)
- Loose Powder · Max Factor
- Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Bath Salts 10.5oz · Molton Brown
- Déodorant protection 48h · Sanex
- Yardley Gentleman Classic · Yardley London
- Yardley London Gold Deodorizing Talc · Yardley London
- Palmolive Roll-On Sport 50ml · Colgate-palmolive norge
- Palmolive Roll-On Happyful 50ml · Colgate-palmolive norge
- Roll-On Soft floral · Palmolive
- Sanex Dermo Protect Sensitive · Colgate-Palmolive
- Regenerate Advanced Toothpaste · Regenerate
- Palmolive Roll-On Anti-stress 50ml · COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
- Palmolive Roll-On Feel Glamorous 50ml · COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS