Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Chloride is a viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 167 products on Poliage, most often foundation, shampoo and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A mineral salt. Thickens formulas and adds mineral content.
What it does
Contains Magnesium Chloride: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35088, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as magnesii chloridum.
Products that contain Magnesium Chloride
head & shoulders
CITRUS FRESH
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & shoulders
Citrus Fresh (200ml offert)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
clairol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Moroccanoil
Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Classic Après-Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Cleanse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Climacool
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Adidas
Climacool body hair face
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Pantène
Colour Protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
bareMinerals
Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Lists coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Daily moisturizing shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Dandruff Coconut Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Danger Time
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Freeman
De-Puffing Hydrogel Under Eye Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
Deep Reviving Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Lightweight Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Thrive Causemetics
Deluxe Defying Gravity Lightweight Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Henkel
Detox Purificante
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
dr teal’s
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
dr teals
Lists fragrance, essential oils
dr teals body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Axe
Dual 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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