Calcium Alginate
Calcium Alginate is a viscosity controlling and masking ingredient. It’s in 7 products on Poliage, most often serum, eye cream and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
The calcium salt of a seaweed gum. Thickens and gels formulas.
What it does
Contains Calcium Alginate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Calcium Alginate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74883, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Calcium Alginate
Tula
A+ Renewal
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Defense CC Créme
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Tula
Spresso Energizing Eye Balm
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Tula
Tula 24/7 ultra hydrating
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
Tula moisturiser +spf30
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
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