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 21, 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
Herbal Essences
Farb Booster
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
for men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
For Men (3 Action Formula)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Seventh Generation
Free & Clean Soap
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel de baño
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Gel douche 2-en-1 corps et cheveux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Cosmia
Gel douche gommant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche surgras
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
head & shoulders 2in1 classic clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head&shoulders
head&shoulders shampooing antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Tresemmé
Hidratación intensa acondicionador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Herbal Essences
ignite my colour
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Instant Oil Control
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Clear
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Matte
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Original
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical Clear
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Wella Professionals
Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Jabón Líquido Crema Humectante
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ballerina
Jabón Líquido Manzana y Miel
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ever Spring
Lemon & Mint Liquid Hand Soap
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
NARS
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
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