Barium Sulfate
Barium Sulfate is a cosmetic colorant and opacifying ingredient. It’s in 1 product on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Barium Sulfate: cosmetic-colorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Barium Sulfate: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32059, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as barium sulphate.
Products that contain Barium Sulfate
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