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
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Rose Inc
Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick-Linen
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
Skin Perfection Magic Touch Instant Blur (Tinted)
Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Skin Sync Satin Foundation-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
Palladio
SKIN TINT
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mirabella Beauty
Skin Tint Creme Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Garnier
SkinActive Contorno Occhi Illuminante
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
SHEGLAM
Skinfinite Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Foundation - Medium Coverage
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Soft Haze Lip Blur-Play Date
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
NARS
Soft Matte Complete Concealer
Concealer · Lists retinoid, silicones
NARS
Soft Matte Complete Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Essence
Soft TOUCH BOUNCY BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones
Essence
Soft Touch Mousse Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Rose Inc
Softlight Luminous Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Squeeze & Dot Shimmer Blush Paint 020 Knock Out
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Stardust Swipe Glitter Liquid Lipstick-137 Cosmic Pink
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Strawberry Overnight Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Glossier
Stretch Fluid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
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