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 21, 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
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
KORRES
Travel Size Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Black Opal
Ultra Matte Foundation Powder
Foundation · Lists silicones
Utla River North Eye Shadow
Lists silicones
Unilever
Vaseline Cocoa Glow
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
vaseline cocoa radiant lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Correct & Perfect CC Crème Claire
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Wet Skin Moisturizer, Coconut Oil
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Wet Skin Moisturizer, Shea Butter Oil
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens
Medicube
Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
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