Aluminum Stearate
Aluminum Stearate is a cosmetic colorant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 8 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Aluminum Stearate: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Aluminum Stearate: cosmetic-colorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Aluminum Stearate: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Aluminum Stearate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 31810, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as aluminium monostearate, dihydroxyaluminium stearate and aluminium stearate.
Products that contain Aluminum Stearate
Murad
Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Maybelline New York
Great Lash
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Blue Lizard
Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Blue Lizard
Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
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