Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a viscosity controlling and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 99 products on Poliage, most often foundation, shampoo and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate: used to absorb oil or moisture and keep powders flowing.
What it does
Contains Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 31809, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as aluminium starch octenylsuccinate.
Products that contain Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Fenty Beauty
Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Tint Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
Laura Mercier
Flawless Lumière Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Essence
FOUNDATION Stick
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Fresh & Floral Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Fresh Coconut Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Garnier solar ambre anti-age super UV
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
O’Keeffe’s
Healthy Feet Cream
Lists silicones
It Cosmetics
Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-in-Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Live Tinted
HUESTICK All-over Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Live Tinted
HUESTICK Lip and Cheek Multistick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Hydranore - Emulsion Hydrolipidique
Lists fragrance, silicones
Harry’s
Hydrating Night Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Baxter of California
HYDRO SALVE BODY LOTION
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Hypernova Satin Matte Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
IMMORTAL KAJAL LASTING CREAM EYELINER
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Null
Indigo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Invisible & Fresh Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens Deep Restoring Argan Oil Infused
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
up & up
Kids’ Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche Douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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