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 22, 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
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Dry Impact Antitranspirant Roller
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr Teal’s
Nourishing Coconut Oil Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Nourishing Secrets Ritual Restaurador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Ocean Cleansing Mudd
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
Physicians Formula
Organic Wear Fake Out Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Physicians Formula
Organic Wear Natural Origin Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation for All Skin Types
Foundation · Lists silicones
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Powder Foundation for Oily Skin
Foundation · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Pout Polish Peel-Off Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ofra
Pumpkin Spice Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Proactiv
Renewing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Rexona odorono
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Rich Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
So Lippy Lip Liner-Ture Faith
Lip · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Soft Matte Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Face And Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
suave
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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