A modified clay that keeps pigments suspended.
What it is
Stearalkonium bentonite is bentonite clay treated with a quaternary ammonium compound. It thickens oil- and solvent-based products and stops pigments from settling.
Where it is used
Nail polishes and some makeup.
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
- Gel forming
- Giving the consistency of a gel (a semi-solid preparation with some elasticity) to a liquid preparation.
- 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 (374)
- Podkład Facefitniy All Day Flawless 3w1 · Max Factor
- Korektor Facefinity Multi-Perfector · Max Factor
- Korektor Facefinity All Day Flawless · Max Factor
- Tusz do rzęs 2000 Calorie · Max Factor
- FACEFINITY LASTING BLUR CONCEALER · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 In 1 Vegan · Max Factor
- Correttore Miracle Pure · Max Factor
- Correttore Facefinity All Day Flawless · Max Factor
- Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Vegan Foundation · Max Factor
- Facefinity All Day Flawless Concealer · Max Factor
- The Wonder Nail Polish Quick dry & Longwear – Frosty Blue · IsaDora
- The Wonder Nail Polish Quick dry & Longwear – Midnight Sky · IsaDora