A clay mineral thickener.
What it is
Magnesium aluminum silicate is a purified clay mineral. It thickens and stabilises suspensions and emulsions and absorbs oil.
Where it is used
Found in masks, creams, sunscreens and make-up.
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.
Functions
- Absorbent
- Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
- Anticaking
- Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.
- Opacifying
- Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) 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 (207)
- Sérum corporal · Unilever
- Biolis Naturale Burro Di Karte Shea Butter Hand Cream · Biolis Nature
- Charcoal Pore-Minimising Mask · The Body Shop
- Revolution Superdewy Tinted Moisturiser · Revolution
- Revolution Felt & Kohl Eyeliner · Revolution
- Revolution Beam Bright Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Mood Switch Aura Highlight Trippin Pink · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Plump 'n' Peel Jelly Face Mask · Revolution
- Revolution Reloaded Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Shimmer Mini Lip Gloss & Highlight Duo · Revolution
- RÓŻ DO POLICZKÓW FACEFINITY BLUSH · Max Factor
- Intense Precision Eyeliner · Lumene