Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a viscosity controlling and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 110 products on Poliage, most often foundation, blush and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A clay-like mineral. Thickens and suspends powders and absorbs oil.
What it does
Contains Magnesium Aluminum Silicate: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Aluminum Silicate: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Aluminum Silicate: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Magnesium Aluminum Silicate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35080, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Auchan
Crème de douche Dermo Protect soin hydratant
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème dépilatoire à l’aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Crème dépilatoire au beurre de karité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
dead sea minerals anti-stress clay face mask
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Gentle Facial Scrub
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palladio
DOUBLE AGENT MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Dove Body Love Intensiva
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
Dove Body Love Light Care Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Dove Body Love Rich Nourishment Bodycrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beiersdorf AG
Dry Active Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Dry Comfort
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea Men
Dry Impact 72h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Dual Action Moisturizer
Lists fragrance, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar AI - Correcteur Ciblé
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Exfoliating Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Eye Booster Lash Illusion Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Clinique
For Men Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Fragrance Free Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Free Spackle Illuminating Under Eye Primer
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Flower Beauty
Get Real Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
hand body lotion
Lists silicones
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