Aluminum Hydroxide
Aluminum Hydroxide is a humectant and emollient ingredient. It’s in 258 products on Poliage, most often foundation, lip and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A white mineral powder. Absorbs oil and adds opacity and bulk.
What it does
Contains Aluminum Hydroxide: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Aluminum Hydroxide: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Aluminum Hydroxide: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Aluminum Hydroxide: skin-protecting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Aluminum Hydroxide: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74215, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as aluminium hydroxide.
Products that contain Aluminum Hydroxide
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC13
Lists silicones
Algenist
Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Sublime Sun Lait protecteur anti-dessèchement FPS 30
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Sugarlips Strawberry Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Sugarlips Watermelon Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay 24-HR Glowy Skin Tint with Vitamin C
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Full Coverage Long Lasting Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick Birthday Edition
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline
SuperStay 24 2-Step Longwear Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Westman Atelier
Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Tower 28
Swipe Serum Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Concealer Pen with TFC8®
Concealer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer - Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
Maybelline New York
The Falsies Surreal
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Tough Love Shimmer Blush-Utonium
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Forbidden Love Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Essence
Tinted kiss
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Marvis
Toothpaste Marvis Ginger Mint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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